How to find cheap flights to Nelson Airport (NSN)
Right now, P33,274 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Nelson Airport. Or you can reserve a round-trip plane ticket to NSN for P65,289.
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We recommend booking around six months before your planned departure. That's when you're most likely to get the best prices for tickets to Nelson, where Nelson Airport is located.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' option and expand your search for cheap flights to Nelson. This will list all the airports around your departure and destination points.
Think about taking a flight with a stop, as indirect routes are generally cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Nelson Airport.
Best time to go to Nelson
You can usually hop on the cheapest flight to Nelson in May.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to NSN, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, keep an eye out for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest fares available that month.
June is the most popular month for flights to NSN. Travel then if you're eager to explore Nelson in full swing.
Travel in April if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Nelson are often less expensive.
Check the weather before you head off. January brings the warmest days in Nelson, averaging between 10ºC and 24ºC.
July brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 3ºC to 12ºC.
Flying to Nelson Airport (NSN): what you need to know
Go straight to Nelson with Air New Zealand or Sounds Air. These top airlines offer nonstop flights to Nelson Airport.
Be tucked up in bed soon after your flight to NSN. Put your bags down at one of these stays close to Nelson Airport and you'll be fast asleep in no time:
Getting to central Nelson from Nelson Airport (NSN)
The distance from NSN to central Nelson is about 2 kilometres.
You'll reach the centre in around 5 minutes if you're catching a cab or driving a car hire after your flight to NSN.
The journey when using public transport takes about 20 minutes.
Make the most of your time in Nelson by choosing one of these top hotels:
Nelson highlights
World of WearableArt & Classic Cars Museum
Put this at the top of your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Nelson Airport. You'll find it around 0.48 kilometres west of the city centre.
Tahunanui Beach
Always wanted to visit Tahunanui Beach? Now's the time. It's roughly 2 kilometres north of central Nelson.
Queen's Gardens
Add this to your list next. Queen's Gardens is around 5 kilometres north-east of the centre and is one more key Nelson experience.
Complete your trip with a Nelson car hire
Explore our car rentals in Nelson after you've found your hotel and cheap flight to Nelson Airport. All the best deals are in one place, making it easy to compare prices and hit the road in your dream ride.