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How to get fromNelson to Darwinby plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Nelson to Darwin 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 Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane NSN - DRW
    14h 28m
    $588–1,948

  2. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane BHE - DRW
    15h 55m
    $648–2,091

  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 Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane CHC - DRW
    17h 58m
    $856–1,829

  4. Bus to Picton, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Koromikobus bus
    2. Fly from Picton (PCN) to Darwin International Airport (DRW)plane plane PCN - DRW
    17h 45m
    $748–2,691

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration14h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$589Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,229 km
  • Duration: 14h 28m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Darwin, NT, Australia?

Air New Zealand, Qantas, and three other airlines fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Darwin International Airport (DRW) 5 times a day.

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