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There are 5 ways to get from Nelson to Canberra by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Nelson Airport to Canberra International Airport

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    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)planeNSN - CBR
    10h 18m
    $256–1,100

  2. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Canberra International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)planeBHE - CBR
    11h 10m
    $246–1,150

  3. Fly Nelson Airport to Sydney International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeNSN - SYD
    2. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus
    11h 28m
    $550–1,356

  4. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Sydney International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)planeBHE - SYD
    3. Take the bus from Sydney International Airport to Canberrabus
    12h 20m
    $659–974

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

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)planeCHC - CBR
    14h 9m
    $601–1,531

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) flights

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration9h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Canberra, ACT, Australia?

Air New Zealand, Qantas, and Sounds Air fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Canberra International Airport (CBR) every 3 hours.

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