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Flights from Brisbane to Nelson
There are no direct flights from Brisbane to Nelson. The fastest way is one stop via Auckland or Wellington, about 5h 08m door to door (68 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 08m
Brisbane to Nelson at a glance
Fastest journey5h 08mVia Auckland, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Wellington
Best ways to fly from Brisbane to Nelson
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
BNE Auckland (AKL) NSN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, China Airlines, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Sun11:30 BNE17:26 AKL0h 49m connection18:15 AKL19:38 NSNAir New Zealand
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BNE Wellington (WLG) NSN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Originair
Thu10:00 BNE16:18 WLG2h 27m connection18:45 WLG19:22 NSNAir New Zealand
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BNE Christchurch (CHC) NSN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Originair
Mon20:00 BNE02:22 CHC5h 38m connection08:00 CHC08:48 NSNAir New Zealand
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
- 2,400 km1,490 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 08mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +3hNelson vs Brisbane
- Currency in Nelson
- NZD
- Airports
- BNE → NSN
Flights from Brisbane to Nelson: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Brisbane to Nelson?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Auckland, Wellington 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 Brisbane to Nelson?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,400 km.
Where do you change planes between Brisbane and Nelson?
The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL), Wellington (WLG) and Christchurch (CHC). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Auckland, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Brisbane and Nelson?
Brisbane: Brisbane International Airport (BNE). Nelson: Nelson Airport (NSN).
What is the time difference between Brisbane and Nelson?
Nelson is 3 hours ahead of Brisbane.
