Cheap flights from Wellington to Nelson (WLG - NSN)
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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 Wellington to Nelson are usually found in July or August, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday
Cheap flight deals from Wellington to Nelson
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wellington (WLG) 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 28, 2025.
Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | July |
Average price | $127 |
Good one-way deal | $57 or less |
Compare providers for flights from Wellington 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 Wellington to Nelson in October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Wellington-Nelson flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Wellington-Nelson flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Wellington-Nelson flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Wellington-Nelson flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Wellington-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 Wellington to Nelson
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Nelson from Wellington with our price prediction graph.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Wellington to Nelson
How far ahead should I book a flight from Wellington to Nelson?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Wellington to Nelson, you should look to book at least 48 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to Nelson?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to Nelson (average of $48). Flying from Wellington to Nelson in December is currently the most expensive (average of $81). 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 WLG to NSN?
Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 39% on flights from Wellington to Nelson by exploring options for tickets at noon.
How often are flights from Wellington to Nelson delayed?
About 13% of weekly flights between Wellington and Nelson have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 70 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Wellington to Nelson flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday 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 Wellington to Nelson flights?
Over the last year, Air China have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with no flights being classified as delayed.
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Top airline flying from Wellington to Nelson
Discover the top airline that operate flights from Wellington 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 28, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$82 | Average$128 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |