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Flights from New Plymouth to Nelson

There are no direct flights from New Plymouth to Nelson. The fastest way is one stop via Wellington or Auckland, about 2h 22m door to door (67 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 2h 22m
NPLNSNWLG

New Plymouth to Nelson at a glance

Fastest journey2h 22mVia Wellington, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Wellington or Auckland

Best ways to fly from New Plymouth to Nelson

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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NPL Wellington (WLG) NSN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Originair
Mon06:45 NPL07:37 WLG0h 53m connection08:30 WLG09:07 NSNAir New Zealand
17 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 22m
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NPL Auckland (AKL) NSN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Mon18:45 NPL19:30 AKL0h 45m connection20:15 AKL21:38 NSNAir New Zealand
40 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 53m
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NPL Christchurch (CHC) NSN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Originair
Fri16:45 NPL18:12 CHC0h 48m connection19:00 CHC19:48 NSNAir New Zealand
10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 03m
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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
263 km163 miles
Journey time
2h 22mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneNelson vs New Plymouth
Currency in Nelson
NZD
Airports
NPL → NSN

Flights from New Plymouth to Nelson: questions answered

Are there direct flights from New Plymouth to Nelson?
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 New Plymouth to Nelson?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 263 km.
Where do you change planes between New Plymouth and Nelson?
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 New Plymouth and Nelson?
New Plymouth: New Plymouth Airport (NPL). Nelson: Nelson Airport (NSN).

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