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Flights from Nelson to Queenstown

There are no direct flights from Nelson to Queenstown. The fastest way is one stop via Wellington or Christchurch, about 2h 44m door to door (110 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 2h 44m
NSNZQNCHC

Nelson to Queenstown at a glance

Fastest journey2h 44mVia Wellington, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Wellington or Christchurch

Best ways to fly from Nelson to Queenstown

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) ZQN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Originair · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
Tue07:45 NSN08:14 WLG1h 01m connection09:15 WLG10:29 ZQNAir New Zealand
28 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 44m
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NSN Christchurch (CHC) ZQN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Originair · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Sat13:00 NSN13:48 CHC0h 57m connection14:45 CHC15:50 ZQNAir New Zealand
24 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 50m
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NSN Auckland (AKL) ZQN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways
Mon06:00 NSN07:15 AKL0h 45m connection08:00 AKL09:44 ZQNAir New Zealand
58 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 44m
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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
557 km346 miles
Journey time
2h 44mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneQueenstown vs Nelson
Currency in Queenstown
NZD
Airports
NSN → ZQN

Flights from Nelson to Queenstown: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nelson to Queenstown?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland. 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 Queenstown?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 557 km.
Where do you change planes between Nelson and Queenstown?
The best connecting points are Wellington (WLG), Christchurch (CHC) and Auckland (AKL). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Wellington, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nelson and Queenstown?
Nelson: Nelson Airport (NSN). Queenstown: Queenstown Airport (ZQN).

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