New Zealand Β· 83 miles (133 km)

Wellington (WLG) to Nelson (NSN) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson (NSN): Air New Zealand and Sounds Air. The two airports are 83 miles (133 km) apart. Air New Zealand is in Star Alliance. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Christchurch and Auckland.

Airlines flying nonstop from WLG to NSN

  • Air New Zealand logo
    Air New ZealandStar Alliance Β· bookable with 12 programsWho books it
  • S8
    Sounds AirNot in an alliance

Book WLG to NSN with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

WLG to NSN with one stop

2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Christchurch (CHC)Air New Zealand the whole way
    Jetstar logo
    Air New Zealand logo
    Air New Zealand logo
  • Via Auckland (AKL)Air New Zealand the whole way
    Jetstar logo
    Air New Zealand logo
    Air New Zealand logo

WLG to NSN: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from WLG to NSN?

Air New Zealand (Star Alliance) and Sounds Air fly nonstop from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson (NSN).

How far is Wellington from Nelson by plane?

Wellington (WLG) and Nelson (NSN) are 83 miles (133 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book WLG to NSN award flights?

12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does WLG to NSN cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for WLG to NSN with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Wellington and Nelson?

The most direct connections are through Christchurch (CHC) and Auckland (AKL). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air New Zealand through Christchurch.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.