Cheap flights from Auckland to Nelson (AKL - NSN)
AKL — NSN
Nov 22 — Nov 291
1 adult, Economy
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Nelson are usually found in July or September, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Saturday
Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Nelson
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson (NSN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 23, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | July |
Average price | $223 |
Good round-trip deal | $330 or less |
Good one-way deal | $110 or less |
Compare providers for flights from Auckland to Nelson
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Auckland to Nelson in October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Auckland-Nelson flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Auckland-Nelson flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Auckland-Nelson flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Auckland-Nelson flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Auckland-Nelson flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Nelson
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Nelson from Auckland with our price prediction graph.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Nelson?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Auckland to Nelson. Price data was last updated on October 17, 2025.
The best time to book flights from Auckland to Nelson is 60 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Nelson?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Nelson (average of $37). Flying from Auckland to Nelson in May is currently the most expensive (average of $52). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to NSN?
Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to Nelson. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 23, 2025.
When flying from Auckland to Nelson, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 31% versus a flight in the evening.
How often are flights from Auckland to Nelson delayed?
About 18% of weekly flights between Auckland and Nelson have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 78 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Auckland to Nelson flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Auckland to Nelson flights?
Over the last year, Air China have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing Nelson
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nelson. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nelson. Reviews last updated October 23, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Auckland to Nelson to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.4
Crew
8.5
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Jul 2025
AKL - SFO
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.4
Crew
8.5
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodAnonymous,Jul 2025
AKL - SFO
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Top airline flying from Auckland to Nelson
Discover the top airline that operate flights from Auckland to Nelson. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 23, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$117 | Average$240 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time78% |