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Flights from Nelson to Brisbane

There are no direct flights from Nelson to Brisbane. The fastest way is one stop via Wellington or Auckland, about 4h 54m door to door (130 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 54m
NSNBNEAKL

Nelson to Brisbane at a glance

Fastest journey4h 54mVia Wellington, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Wellington or Auckland

Best ways to fly from Nelson to Brisbane

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

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NSN Wellington (WLG) BNE
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Originair · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Qantas
Mon15:00 NSN15:29 WLG0h 46m connection16:15 WLG16:54 BNEAir New Zealand
46 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 54m
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NSN Auckland (AKL) BNE
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, China Airlines, Jetstar Airways
Mon12:00 NSN13:15 AKL1h 00m connection14:15 AKL14:42 BNEAir New Zealand
53 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 42m
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NSN Christchurch (CHC) BNE
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Originair · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Qantas
Sat13:00 NSN13:48 CHC2h 12m connection16:00 CHC16:35 BNEAir New Zealand + Qantas
31 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 35m
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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
2,400 km1,490 miles
Journey time
4h 54mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hBrisbane vs Nelson
Currency in Brisbane
AUD
Airports
NSN → BNE

Flights from Nelson to Brisbane: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nelson to Brisbane?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Wellington, 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 Nelson to Brisbane?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,400 km.
Where do you change planes between Nelson and Brisbane?
The best connecting points are Wellington (WLG), Auckland (AKL) and Christchurch (CHC). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Wellington, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nelson and Brisbane?
Nelson: Nelson Airport (NSN). Brisbane: Brisbane International Airport (BNE).
What is the time difference between Nelson and Brisbane?
Brisbane is 3 hours behind Nelson.

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