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

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  1. Fly from Nelson Airport

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    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane NSN - ADL
    10h 23m
    $283–1,190

  2. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane BHE - ADL
    11h 30m
    $278–1,250

  3. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane CHC - ADL
    13h 24m
    $505–1,483

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$277Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Adelaide, SA, Australia?

Air New Zealand and Qantas fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Adelaide Airport (ADL) twice daily.

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