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How to get fromAdelaide to Nelsonby plane, bus or shuttle

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

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  1. Fly to Nelson Airport

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    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)planeADL - NSN
    10h 23m
    $295–1,305

  2. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)planeADL - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
    13h 16m
    $330–1,460

  3. Fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)planeADL - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle
    13h 15m
    $610–1,610

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration8h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$296Cheapest Price
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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) 4 times a day.

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