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There are 4 ways to get from Nelson to Calgary by plane, bus, or shuttle

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Fly Nelson Airport to Calgary International Airport
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1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane NSN - YYC
21h 14m
$876–3,281
Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Calgary International Airport
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1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus
2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane BHE - YYC
22h 26m
$767–2,994
Fly Nelson Airport to Edmonton International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane NSN - YEG
2. Take the bus from Edmonton Airport to Calgary, AB - Downtown 4 Ave SEbus
25h 11m
$1,110–3,946
Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Calgary International Airport
1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle
2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane CHC - YYC
26h 50m
$818–3,354

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) flights

24Weekly Planes

19h 12mAverage Duration

$871Cheapest Price

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Distance: 12,478.8 km
Duration: 21h 14m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Calgary, AB, Canada?

Air New Zealand, Air Canada, and three other airlines fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) 3 times a day.

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Calgary(opens in a new window), Canada(opens in a new window)

Calgary is a city in the Canadian province of Alberta. It is the largest city in Alberta and the largest metro area within the three Prairie Provinces region. As of 2021, the city proper had a population of 1,306,784 and a metropolitan population of 1,481,806, making it the third-largest city and fifth-largest metropolitan area in Canada. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Calgary

Calgary Stampede(Opens in a new window)

The Calgary Stampede is an annual rodeo, exhibition and festival held every July in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The ten-day event, which bills itself as "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth", attracts over one million visitors per year and features one of the world's largest rodeos, a parade, midway, stage shows, concerts, agricultural competitions, chuckwagon racing and First Nations exhibitions. In 2008, the Calgary Stampede was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame.

Calgary Tower(Opens in a new window)

The Calgary Tower is a 190.8 meter free standing observation tower in Downtown Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Originally called the Husky Tower, it was conceived as a joint venture between Marathon Realty Company Limited and Husky Oil as part of an urban renewal plan and to celebrate Canada's centennial of 1967. The tower was built at a cost of $3,500,000 and weighs approximately 10,900 tonnes, of which 60% is below ground. It opened to the public on June 30, 1968 as the tallest structure in Calgary, and the tallest in Canada outside of Toronto. It was renamed the Calgary Tower in 1971.

Calgary Zoo(Opens in a new window)

The Calgary Zoo is located in Bridgeland, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, just east of the city's downtown and adjacent to the Inglewood and East Village neighborhoods. It is accessible via Calgary's C-Train light rail system, by car via Memorial Drive, and by bicycle and footpath via the Bow River pathway. A large portion of the zoo is located on St. George's Island in the Bow River.

Prince's Island Park(Opens in a new window)

Prince's Island Park is an urban park in the city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It is developed on an island on the Bow River, immediately north of downtown Calgary.

Places to stay in Calgary

$175

Residence Inn by Marriott Calgary Downtown/Beltline District(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional

$206

The Westley Hotel - Tapestry Collection by Hilton(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional

$233

Hotel Le Germain Calgary(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional

$231

Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

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