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How to get fromNelson to Anchorageby plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Nelson to Anchorage by plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly Nelson Airport to Anchorage International Airport

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    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane NSN - ANC
    28h 40m
    $854–3,004

  2. Fly Nelson Airport to Soldotna, drive

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    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Soldotna (SXQ)plane plane NSN - SXQ
    2. Drive from Soldotna (SXQ) to Anchoragecar car
    31h 22m
    $578–2,042

  3. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Anchorage International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane BHE - ANC
    25h 58m
    $811–2,733

  4. Bus to Picton, fly to Anchorage International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Koromikobus bus
    2. Fly from Picton (PCN) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane PCN - ANC
    32h 27m
    $611–2,133

  5. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Anchorage International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane plane CHC - ANC
    29h 20m
    $817–2,966

  6. Fly Nelson Airport to Kenai, drive

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Kenai (ENA)plane plane NSN - ENA
    2. Drive from Kenai (ENA) to Anchoragecar car
    31h 12m
    $580–2,047

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration28h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$882Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,387 mi
  • Duration: 28h 40m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Anchorage, AK, USA?

Air New Zealand, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) twice daily.

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