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

• Earliest: departs at 6:30 am and lands at 8:05 am
• Latest: departs at 8:10 pm and lands at 9:45 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 35m.

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

A nonstop flight from Auckland to Nelson takes 1h 35m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Auckland to Nelson range from $166 to $280, with an average of $217 over the past 12 months. Anything below $166 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 42% above the $217 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $216 round-trip, compared to $241 via a layover through Wellington (WLG).

Air New Zealand is the only airline operating Auckland to Nelson flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $17–$100 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 Auckland to Nelson flights, with 37% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 36%, evening flights for 27%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $157 to $822. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Auckland to Nelson are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $88, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Nelson Airport (NSN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Snap Rentals
• EZI
• Thrifty
• Apex
• Go Rentals

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Auckland to Nelson route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 26m.

Most connecting flights from Auckland to Nelson pass through Wellington (WLG), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Auckland to Nelson. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $200 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $266, a difference of $66.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Air New Zealand operates flights between Auckland and Nelson.

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 always check the fare details before booking.