Auckland to Nelson (AKL–NSN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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NZ5069
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
9:00 AM
NZDT TT2
10:35 AM
NZDT
1h 35m
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NZ5071
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
9:35 AM
NZDT TT2
11:10 AM
NZDT
1h 35m
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NZ5089
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
12:55 PM
NZDT TD
2:30 PM
NZDT
1h 35m
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NZ5083
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
6:00 PM
NZDT TD
7:35 PM
NZDT
1h 35m
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NZ5064
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
6:00 AM
NZDT
7:30 AM
NZDT
1h 30m
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NZ5062
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
6:30 AM
NZDT
8:00 AM
NZDT
1h 30m
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NZ5088
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
10:05 AM
NZDT
11:35 AM
NZDT
1h 30m
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NZ5070
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
11:05 AM
NZDT
12:35 PM
NZDT
1h 30m
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NZ5074
NZ Air New Zealand
AT7
11:45 AM
NZDT
1:15 PM
NZDT
1h 30m
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NZ5072
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
1:15 PM
NZDT
2:45 PM
NZDT
1h 30m
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NZ5082
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
6:24 PM
NZDT
7:52 PM
NZDT
1h 28m
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Auckland to Nelson
1 carrier, 27 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 27 Flights/wk 308 mi 1h 35m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

AKL–NSN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air New Zealand leads the route. The flight covers 308 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AKL–NSN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand 27 AT7 1h35 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – NZ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (27 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AKL to NSN direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
47
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AKL to NSN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
28
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Nelson is 0 hours the same as Auckland.
AKL: NZDT · NSN: NZDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Auckland, it's 6:00 PM in Nelson.
Distance & Flight Time
308 mi / 495 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m.

AKL–NSN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Auckland to Nelson route.
Route details
Distance308 mi / 495 km
Flight time1h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights27 out / 47 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: AKL
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: NSN
IATA / ICAONSN / NZNS
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AKL to NSN flights.
Nonstop flights from Auckland International Airport to Nelson Airport take approximately 1h 35m. The route covers 308 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air New Zealand.
There are approximately 27 nonstop flights per week from AKL to NSN. The return direction has about 47 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WLG and CHC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from NSN to AKL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AKL to NSN

Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Nelson Airport (NSN) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

AKL to NSN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AKL to NSN ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 308 miles (495 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 47 return, totaling 74 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via WLG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.