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Flights from Adelaide to Nelson

There are no direct flights from Adelaide to Nelson. The fastest way is one stop via Auckland or Christchurch, about 6h 53m door to door (14 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 6h 38m
ADLNSNAKL

Adelaide to Nelson at a glance

Fastest journey6h 38mVia Auckland, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Christchurch

Best ways to fly from Adelaide to Nelson

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
ADL Auckland (AKL) NSN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Mon12:15 ADL18:45 AKL1h 30m connection20:15 AKL21:38 NSNAir New Zealand
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 53m
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ADL Christchurch (CHC) NSN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Originair
One airline, one ticket ~6h 38m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,094 km1,921 miles
Journey time
6h 38mon current schedules
Time difference
+2.5hNelson vs Adelaide
Currency in Nelson
NZD
Airports
ADL → NSN

Flights from Adelaide to Nelson: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Adelaide to Nelson?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Auckland and Christchurch. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Adelaide to Nelson?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,094 km.
Where do you change planes between Adelaide and Nelson?
The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL) and Christchurch (CHC). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Auckland, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Adelaide and Nelson?
Adelaide: Adelaide International Airport (ADL). Nelson: Nelson Airport (NSN).
What is the time difference between Adelaide and Nelson?
Nelson is 2.5 hours ahead of Adelaide.

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