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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)planeNSN - ADL
    10h 25m
    $259–1,086

  2. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)planeBHE - ADL
    11h 32m
    $289–1,249

  3. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Adelaide Airport (ADL)planeCHC - ADL
    13h 26m
    $534–1,381

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

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest 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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