What is the cheapest way to get from Perth to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Nelson is to fly which costs $600 - $2,000 and takes 12h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Perth to Nelson?

The fastest way to get from Perth to Nelson is to fly which takes 12h 40m and costs $600 - $2,000.

How far is it from Perth to Nelson?

The distance between Perth and Nelson is 5138 km.

How long does it take to get from Perth to Nelson?

It takes approximately 12h 40m to get from Perth to Nelson, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Perth and Nelson?

Nelson is 5h ahead of Perth. It is currently 8:00 AM in Perth and 1:00 PM in Nelson.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 367+ hotels available in Nelson.

Perth to Nelson - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and shuttle

There are 3 ways to get from Perth to Nelson by plane, bus, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Nelson Airport
best
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Nelson Airport (NSN)PER - NSN
12h 40m
$605–1,906
Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)PER - BHE
2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
13h 48m
$560–2,261
Fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)PER - CHC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelson
16h 53m
$810–1,961

Perth Airport (PER) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

13Weekly Planes

11h 33mAverage Duration

$508Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,138.2 km
Duration: 12h 40m

What companies run services between Perth, WA, Australia and Nelson, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Nelson Airport (NSN) twice daily.

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