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Flights from Nelson to Gold Coast

There are no direct flights from Nelson to Gold Coast. The fastest way is one stop via Christchurch or Auckland, about 5h 08m door to door (68 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 08m
NSNOOLAKL

Nelson to Gold Coast at a glance

Fastest journey5h 08mVia Christchurch, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Christchurch or Auckland

Best ways to fly from Nelson to Gold Coast

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 Christchurch (CHC) OOL
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Originair · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
Thu14:45 NSN15:33 CHC0h 57m connection16:30 CHC16:53 OOLAir New Zealand
18 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 08m
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NSN Auckland (AKL) OOL
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways, Qantas
Mon06:45 NSN08:00 AKL1h 15m connection09:15 AKL09:30 OOLAir New Zealand
37 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 45m
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NSN Wellington (WLG) OOL
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Originair · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways
Sun13:15 NSN13:44 WLG2h 16m connection16:00 WLG16:25 OOLAir New Zealand + Jetstar Airways
13 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 10m
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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
2,331 km1,448 miles
Journey time
5h 08mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hGold Coast vs Nelson
Currency in Gold Coast
AUD
Airports
NSN → OOL

Flights from Nelson to Gold Coast: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nelson to Gold Coast?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Christchurch, Auckland and Wellington. 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 Gold Coast?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,331 km.
Where do you change planes between Nelson and Gold Coast?
The best connecting points are Christchurch (CHC), Auckland (AKL) and Wellington (WLG). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Christchurch, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nelson and Gold Coast?
Nelson: Nelson Airport (NSN). Gold Coast: Gold Coast Airport (OOL).
What is the time difference between Nelson and Gold Coast?
Gold Coast is 3 hours behind Nelson.

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