Nelson to Wellington (NSN–WLG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
NSN–WLG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air New Zealand and Snowbird Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 82 miles in approximately 0h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ Air New Zealand Also: QF | 38 | DH3 | 0h40 | – | Star Alliance | QF |
| S8 Snowbird Airlines | 20 | CNC | 0h45 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Wellington from Nelson
| Metric | NSN→WLG | BHE→WLG | CHC→WLG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from NSN | – | 37 mi | 155 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 64 | 43 | 214 |
| Flight time | 0h 40m | 0h 30m | 0h 50m |
Travel Essentials
NSN: NZST · WLG: NZST
When it's 6:00 PM in Nelson, it's 6:00 PM in Wellington.
NSN–WLG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NSN to WLG
Nelson Airport (NSN) and Wellington International Airport (WLG) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand and Snowbird Airlines. With 64 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
NSN to WLG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NSN to WLG is about 0 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 82 miles (132 km). There are approximately 64 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 97 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Christchurch and Auckland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Blenheim (BHE), Christchurch (CHC) and New Plymouth (NPL).