What is the cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Adelaide to Nelson is to fly which costs $310 - $1,400 and takes 10h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Adelaide to Nelson?

The fastest way to get from Adelaide to Nelson is to fly which takes 10h 28m and costs $310 - $1,400.

How far is it from Adelaide to Nelson?

The distance between Adelaide and Nelson is 3110 km.

How long does it take to get from Adelaide to Nelson?

It takes approximately 10h 28m to get from Adelaide to Nelson, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Adelaide and Nelson?

Nelson is 3h 30m ahead of Adelaide. It is currently 4:12 PM in Adelaide and 7:42 PM in Nelson.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 370+ hotels available in Nelson.

Adelaide to Nelson - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Adelaide to Nelson by plane, bus, or shuttle

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Fly to Nelson Airport
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1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane ADL - NSN
10h 28m
$319–1,310
Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane ADL - BHE
2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
13h 31m
$392–1,661
Fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane ADL - CHC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle
13h
$711–2,111

Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

22Weekly Planes

9h 27mAverage Duration

$315Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,109.7 km
Duration: 10h 28m

What companies run services between Adelaide, SA, Australia and Nelson, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand and Qantas fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Nelson Airport (NSN) 3 times a day.

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