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Flights from Tauranga to Nelson

There are no direct flights from Tauranga to Nelson. The fastest way is one stop via Wellington or Auckland, about 2h 52m door to door (80 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 2h 52m
TRGNSNAKL

Tauranga to Nelson at a glance

Fastest journey2h 52mVia Wellington, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Wellington or Auckland

Best ways to fly from Tauranga 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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TRG Wellington (WLG) NSN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Originair
Thu12:45 TRG14:03 WLG0h 57m connection15:00 WLG15:37 NSNAir New Zealand
18 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 52m
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TRG Auckland (AKL) NSN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand
Mon18:45 TRG19:19 AKL0h 56m connection20:15 AKL21:38 NSNAir New Zealand
49 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 53m
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TRG Christchurch (CHC) NSN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Originair
Fri16:15 TRG18:14 CHC0h 46m connection19:00 CHC19:48 NSNAir New Zealand
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 33m
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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
469 km291 miles
Journey time
2h 52mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneNelson vs Tauranga
Currency in Nelson
NZD
Airports
TRG → NSN

Flights from Tauranga to Nelson: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Tauranga 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 Tauranga to Nelson?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 52m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 469 km.
Where do you change planes between Tauranga 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 Tauranga and Nelson?
Tauranga: Tauranga Airport (TRG). Nelson: Nelson Airport (NSN).

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