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

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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
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NZ5325
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
8:00 PM
NZDT
8:45 PM
NZDT
0h 45m
M T W T F S S
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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
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NZ5302
NZ Air New Zealand
DH3
7:35 AM
NZDT
8:15 AM
NZDT
0h 40m
M T W T F S S
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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

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Wellington to Nelson
1 carrier, 19 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 19 Flights/wk 82 mi 0h 45m nonstop 2 1-stop hubs

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, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 19 DH3 0h45 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
DH3 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 8 – NZ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (19 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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
31
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for WLG to NSN.
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One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
22
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 1
Weekly flights 19 16
Flight time 0h 45m 0h 55m
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: NZDT · NSN: NZDT

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.

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 flights19 out / 31 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
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 approximately 0h 45m. The route covers 82 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air New Zealand.
There are approximately 19 nonstop flights per week from WLG to NSN. The return direction has about 31 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CHC and AKL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

WLG to NSN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from WLG to NSN ranges from 0 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 82 miles (132 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 31 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 CHC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Christchurch (CHC).