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Find cheap flights to Nelson in 2026/2027 from R22,974 This is the cheapest return flight found to Nelson from South Africa on FlightsFinder on October 21st 2026 at 07:14. This offer may no longer be available. Click the offer to check live prices & dates of travel.
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Fly to Nelson and visit sites like Centre of New Zealand, Nelson Provincial Museum & Founders Heritage Park.
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These economy flights were found on FlightsFinder from South Africa to Nelson in the last few days. Prices subject to availability.
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These economy flights were found on FlightsFinder from South Africa to Nelson in the last few days. Prices subject to availability.
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According to our data, November is on average the cheapest time to book flights to Nelson.
You can get flights from R22,974 return.
According to our data, January is on average the most expensive time to book flights to Nelson.
A return flight could set you back more than R31,673.
Nelson brings together art, local food and easy access to beaches and walking tracks. It is also a gateway to the wider Nelson Tasman region and its national parks.
A good price for a flight to Nelson is R20677 - R25271.
Popular airports near Nelson, New Zealand, include Nelson Airport (NSN), Marlborough Airport (BHE) in Blenheim, Takaka Airport (KTF), Westport Airport (WSZ), and Wellington International Airport (WLG).
The flight to Nelson (NSN) is roughly 16 hours 38 minutes and 7,266 miles (11,693 kilometres) from Johannesburg, South Africa - Pretoria - O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
The best way is to compare flights to Nelson from leading comparison sites using our search engine dashboard.
We have currently found no direct flights to Nelson.
Here is the average weather forecast in Nelson by month:
• Jan: 18°C
• Feb: 18°C
• Mar: 16°C
• Apr: 14°C
• May: 11°C
• Jun: 9°C
• Jul: 8°C
• Aug: 9°C
• Sep: 11°C
• Oct: 13°C
• Nov: 15°C
• Dec: 17°C
Nelson Airport (NSN) is approximately 7 km from Nelson city centre. A taxi journey usually takes about 15 minutes, depending on traffic.
Typically, flights are cheapest to Nelson 2 months before departure.
Studies show flights to Nelson are typically cheaper on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
17.3 °C
Mon, 26 Oct 2026
Average Temperature
18°C
Jan
18°C
Feb
16°C
Mar
14°C
Apr
11°C
May
9°C
Jun
8°C
Jul
9°C
Aug
11°C
Sep
13°C
Oct
15°C
Nov
17°C
Dec
Johannesburg, South Africa - Pretoria - O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Nelson (NSN)
Distance:
7,266 miles (11,693 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 16 hours 38 minutes)
Cape Town, South Africa - Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Nelson (NSN)
Distance:
6,992 miles (11,253 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 16 hours 2 minutes)
Durban, South Africa - King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR) to Nelson (NSN)
Distance:
6,972 miles (11,221 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 15 hours 59 minutes)
George, South Africa - George Airport (GRJ) to Nelson (NSN)
Distance:
6,914 miles (11,127 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 15 hours 51 minutes)
Lanseria, South Africa - Lanseria International Airport (HLA) to Nelson (NSN)
Distance:
7,287 miles (11,728 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 16 hours 41 minutes)
Port Elizabeth, South Africa - Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Nelson (NSN)
Distance:
6,843 miles (11,013 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 15 hours 42 minutes)
Bloemfontein, South Africa - Bloemfontein International Airport (BFN) to Nelson (NSN)
Distance:
7,134 miles (11,481 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 16 hours 21 minutes)
East London, South Africa - King Phalo Airport (ELS) to Nelson (NSN)
Distance:
6,849 miles (11,022 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 15 hours 43 minutes)
Hoedspruit, South Africa - AFB Airport (HDS) to Nelson (NSN)
Distance:
7,293 miles (11,738 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 16 hours 42 minutes)
Kimberley, South Africa - Kimberley Airport (KIM) to Nelson (NSN)
Distance:
7,190 miles (11,572 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 16 hours 28 minutes)
Nelspruit, South Africa - Kruger Mpumalanga Intl Airport (MQP) to Nelson (NSN)
Distance:
7,230 miles (11,636 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 16 hours 34 minutes)
Margate, South Africa - Margate Airport (MGH) to Nelson (NSN)
Distance:
6,918 miles (11,133 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 15 hours 52 minutes)
Phalaborwa, South Africa - Hendrik van Eck Airport (PHW) to Nelson (NSN)
Distance:
7,316 miles (11,775 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 16 hours 45 minutes)
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa - Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) to Nelson (NSN)
Distance:
6,990 miles (11,250 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 16 hours 2 minutes)
Polokwane, South Africa - Polokwane International Airport (PTG) to Nelson (NSN)
Distance:
7,373 miles (11,865 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 16 hours 53 minutes)
Richards Bay, South Africa - Richards Bay Airport (RCB) to Nelson (NSN)
Distance:
6,997 miles (11,261 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 16 hours 2 minutes)
Upington, South Africa - Upington Airport (UTN) to Nelson (NSN)
Distance:
7,298 miles (11,745 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 16 hours 43 minutes)
Umtata, South Africa - K.D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) to Nelson (NSN)
Distance:
6,920 miles (11,136 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 15 hours 52 minutes)
From Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa to Nelson, New Zealand (NSN): R22,974
Depart: 06 Nov 2026 · Return: 10 Nov 2026 Price found 21 Oct 2026, 07:14
From Cape Town (CPT), South Africa to Nelson, New Zealand (NSN): R25,382
Depart: 11 Feb 2027 · Return: 01 Mar 2027 Price found 24 Oct 2026, 08:03
From Durban (DUR), South Africa to Nelson, New Zealand (NSN): R45,838
Depart: 25 Nov 2026 · Return: 19 Jan 2027 Price found 20 Oct 2026, 19:22
From Kimberley (KIM), South Africa to Nelson, New Zealand (NSN): R46,771
Depart: 02 Dec 2026 · Return: 09 Dec 2026 Price found 18 Oct 2026, 12:30
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