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

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82 mi airlines charter/private 33/wk
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Flight Schedule 18 flights Verified 7m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
NZ5315
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
8:25 AM
NZST
9:10 AM
NZST
0h 45m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5305
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
9:25 AM
NZST
10:10 AM
NZST
0h 45m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5317
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
4:40 PM
NZST
5:25 PM
NZST
0h 45m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5319
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
5:30 PM
NZST
6:15 PM
NZST
0h 45m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5321+1
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
6:35 PM
NZST
7:20 PM
NZST
0h 45m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5303
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
7:40 PM
NZST
8:25 PM
NZST
0h 45m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5325
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
8:00 PM
NZST
8:45 PM
NZST
0h 45m
63%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5300
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
6:20 AM
NZST
7:00 AM
NZST
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
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S8342
S8 Snowbird
CNC
7:10 AM
NZST
7:55 AM
NZST
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5302
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
7:35 AM
NZST
8:15 AM
NZST
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
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NZ5318
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
9:40 AM
NZST
10:20 AM
NZST
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
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QF8602+1
QF Qant
DH3
1:10 PM
NZST
1:50 PM
NZST
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
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NZ5312
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
2:35 PM
NZST
3:15 PM
NZST
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
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NZ5524
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
4:20 PM
NZST
5:00 PM
NZST
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
S8348
S8 Snowbird
CNC
5:55 PM
NZST
6:40 PM
NZST
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ5304
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
5:55 PM
NZST
6:35 PM
NZST
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
S8360
S8 Snowbird
CNC
7:25 PM
NZST
8:10 PM
NZST
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
S8350
S8 Snowbird
CNC
8:10 PM
NZST
8:55 PM
NZST
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
CHC Christchurch 2h 50m EKEYFJ NZSQ Christchurch (CHC) to Nelson flights
AKL Auckland 3h 25m BRCAEK CANZQF Auckland (AKL) to Nelson flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Wellington to Nelson
1 carrier, 33 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 82 mi 0h 45m nonstop

WLG–NSN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air New Zealand leads the route. The flight covers 82 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop WLG–NSN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand 33 DH3 0h45 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
DH3 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 – NZ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (33 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, WLG to NSN direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
33
Outbound / wk
64
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for WLG to NSN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
27
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 Nelson from Wellington

Nearby airports with service to Nelson Airport.
Metric WLG→NSN CHC→NSN
Distance from WLG 189 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 33 37
Flight time 0h 45m 1h
Airports within 200 miles of WLG with service to Nelson Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

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

WLG–NSN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Wellington to Nelson route.
Route details
Distance82 mi / 132 km
Flight time0h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights33 out / 64 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: WLG
IATA / ICAOWLG / NZWN
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr6.0M
Elevation41 ft / 12 m
Destination: NSN
IATA / ICAONSN / NZNS
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about WLG to NSN flights.
Nonstop flights from Wellington International Airport to Nelson Airport take about 0h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 82 miles.
1 airline operates flights from WLG to NSN: Air New Zealand.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Christchurch and Auckland.
Yes, return flights from NSN to WLG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CHC. 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 WLG to NSN

Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Nelson Airport (NSN) are connected by nonstop service from Air New Zealand. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

WLG to NSN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from WLG to NSN is about 0 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 82 miles (132 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 64 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 Christchurch (CHC).