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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 25m
    $255–1,087

  2. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)plane plane BHE - ADL
    11h 32m
    $249–1,149

  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 25m
    $563–1,973

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

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration9h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$249Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Adelaide, SA, Australia?

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

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