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Flights from Nelson to Hamilton

There are no direct flights from Nelson to Hamilton. The fastest way is one stop via Wellington or Christchurch, about 2h 20m door to door (79 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 2h 20m
NSNHLZWLG

Nelson to Hamilton at a glance

Fastest journey2h 20mVia Wellington, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Wellington or Christchurch

Best ways to fly from Nelson to Hamilton

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) HLZ
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Originair · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Mon16:30 NSN16:59 WLG0h 46m connection17:45 WLG18:50 HLZAir New Zealand
52 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 20m
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NSN Christchurch (CHC) HLZ
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Originair · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
Mon06:45 NSN07:33 CHC1h 12m connection08:45 CHC10:16 HLZAir New Zealand
27 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 31m
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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
423 km263 miles
Journey time
2h 20mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneHamilton vs Nelson
Currency in Hamilton
NZD
Airports
NSN → HLZ

Flights from Nelson to Hamilton: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nelson to Hamilton?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in 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 Nelson to Hamilton?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 20m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 423 km.
Where do you change planes between Nelson and Hamilton?
The best connecting points are Wellington (WLG) and Christchurch (CHC). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Wellington, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nelson and Hamilton?
Nelson: Nelson Airport (NSN). Hamilton: Hamilton International Airport (HLZ).

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