Nelson to Wellington (NSN–WLG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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82 mi airlines 31/wk
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NZ5300
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
6:20 AM
NZDT
7:00 AM
NZDT
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5302
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
7:35 AM
NZDT
8:15 AM
NZDT
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
S8342
S8 Snowbird
CNC
8:10 AM
NZDT
8:55 AM
NZDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5304
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
5:35 PM
NZDT
6:15 PM
NZDT
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
S8350
S8 Snowbird
CNC
8:10 PM
NZDT
8:55 PM
NZDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5315
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
8:25 AM
NZDT
9:10 AM
NZDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5321
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
6:50 PM
NZDT
7:35 PM
NZDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5325
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
8:00 PM
NZDT
8:45 PM
NZDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Nelson to Wellington
2 carriers, 31 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 31 Flights/wk 82 mi 0h 40m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

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, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NSN–WLG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand 19 DH3 0h40 Star Alliance
S8 Snowbird Airlines 12 CNC 0h45
Aircraft on this route
CNC Cessna Caravan (Single Turboprop) – S8
DH3 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 – NZ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (19 flights/wk, 61%)
Unaffiliated: S8 (12 flights/wk, 39%)
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 WLG direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
31
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NSN to WLG.
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One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
21
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 Wellington from Nelson

Nearby airports with service to Wellington International Airport.
Metric NSN→WLG BHE→WLG CHC→WLG
Distance from NSN 37 mi 155 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 5
Weekly flights 31 18 226
Flight time 0h 40m 0h 30m 0h 48m
Airports within 200 miles of NSN with service to Wellington International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Nelson, it's 6:00 PM in Wellington.
Distance & Flight Time
82 mi / 132 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 40m to 0h 45m.

NSN–WLG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nelson to Wellington route.
Route details
Distance82 mi / 132 km
Flight time0h 40m to 0h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights31 out / 19 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: NSN
IATA / ICAONSN / NZNS
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: WLG
IATA / ICAOWLG / NZWN
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.0M
Elevation41 ft / 12 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NSN to WLG flights.
Nonstop flights from Nelson Airport to Wellington International Airport take approximately 0h 40m to 0h 45m. The route covers 82 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air New Zealand and Snowbird Airlines.
There are approximately 31 nonstop flights per week from NSN to WLG. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AKL and CHC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from WLG to NSN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BHE, CHC and NPL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

NSN to WLG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NSN to WLG ranges from 0 hours 40 minutes to 0 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 82 miles (132 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 50 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via AKL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Blenheim (BHE), Christchurch (CHC) and New Plymouth (NPL).