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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Nelson to Auckland:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 07:30
• Latest: departs at 19:50 and lands at 21:20.

The flight takes about 1h 30m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Nelson to Auckland.

A direct flight from Nelson to Auckland takes 1h 30m, covering 308 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Nelson to Auckland range from £125 to £198, with an average of £159 over the past 12 months. Anything below £125 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 36% above the route average of £159. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £159 return, compared with £178 via a stopover through Wellington (WLG).

Air New Zealand is the only airline operating Nelson to Auckland flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £13–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The ATR 72-201 / 202 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air New Zealand. Other aircraft seen on the route include De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-300 Dash 8 / 8Q variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Nelson to Auckland flights, with 56% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 11%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £85 to £272. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Nelson to Auckland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £93, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

Auckland Intl Airport (AKL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• New Zealand Discount Car Rentals
• Snap Rentals
• EZI
• Mode
• Europcar

Flights from Nelson to Auckland usually depart from Nelson (NSN) and arrive at Auckland Intl (AKL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Nelson to Auckland route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 26 minutes.

Most connecting flights from Nelson to Auckland pass through Wellington (WLG), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

On the Nelson to Auckland route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 23%. Sunday is the cheapest day at £145 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £187 – a £42 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Air New Zealand operates flights between Nelson and Auckland.

Some of the most popular sights in Auckland are New Zealand Maritime Museum, Mount Richmond, and Skycity Auckland. These are among the most viewed places in Auckland on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air New Zealand: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.