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Flights from Queenstown to Nelson

There are no direct flights from Queenstown to Nelson. The fastest way is one stop via Christchurch or Wellington, about 2h 33m door to door (105 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 2h 33m
ZQNNSNCHC

Queenstown to Nelson at a glance

Fastest journey2h 33mVia Christchurch, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Christchurch or Wellington

Best ways to fly from Queenstown 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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ZQN Christchurch (CHC) NSN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Originair
Sat14:30 ZQN15:24 CHC0h 51m connection16:15 CHC17:03 NSNAir New Zealand
24 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 33m
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ZQN Wellington (WLG) NSN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Originair
Mon11:30 ZQN12:36 WLG1h 09m connection13:45 WLG14:22 NSNAir New Zealand
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 52m
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ZQN Auckland (AKL) NSN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Mon13:00 ZQN14:34 AKL0h 56m connection15:30 AKL16:53 NSNAir New Zealand
68 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 53m
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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 33mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneNelson vs Queenstown
Currency in Nelson
NZD
Airports
ZQN → NSN

Flights from Queenstown to Nelson: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Queenstown to Nelson?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Christchurch, Wellington 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 Queenstown to Nelson?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 557 km.
Where do you change planes between Queenstown and Nelson?
The best connecting points are Christchurch (CHC), Wellington (WLG) and Auckland (AKL). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Christchurch, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Queenstown and Nelson?
Queenstown: Queenstown Airport (ZQN). Nelson: Nelson Airport (NSN).

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