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

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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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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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Nelson to Auckland
1 carrier, 47 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 47 Flights/wk 308 mi 1h 28m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

NSN–AKL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air New Zealand leads the route. The flight covers 308 miles in approximately 1h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NSN–AKL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand 47 AT7, DH3 1h28-1h30 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
AT7 Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 72 – NZ
DH3 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 – NZ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (47 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, NSN to AKL direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
47
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NSN to AKL.
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One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
30
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.

Other ways to reach Auckland from Nelson

Nearby airports with service to Auckland International Airport.
Metric NSN→AKL BHE→AKL WLG→AKL
Distance from NSN 37 mi 82 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 6
Weekly flights 47 24 394
Flight time 1h 28m 1h 30m 0h 52m
Airports within 200 miles of NSN with service to Auckland International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Nelson, it's 6:00 PM in Auckland.
Distance & Flight Time
308 mi / 495 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 28m to 1h 30m.

NSN–AKL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nelson to Auckland route.
Route details
Distance308 mi / 495 km
Flight time1h 28m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights47 out / 27 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: NSN
IATA / ICAONSN / NZNS
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: AKL
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NSN to AKL flights.
Nonstop flights from Nelson Airport to Auckland International Airport take approximately 1h 28m to 1h 30m. The route covers 308 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air New Zealand.
There are approximately 47 nonstop flights per week from NSN to AKL. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through WLG and CHC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from AKL to NSN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BHE, WLG and WAG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 NSN to AKL

Nelson Airport (NSN) and Auckland International Airport (AKL) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand. With 47 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

NSN to AKL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NSN to AKL ranges from 1 hours 28 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 308 miles (495 km). There are approximately 47 weekly flights outbound and 27 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. Nearby alternative airports include Blenheim (BHE), Wellington (WLG) and Wanganui (WAG).