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 - $1,900 and takes 12h.

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 and costs $600 - $1,900.

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 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 8:52 AM in Perth and 1:52 PM in Nelson.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 381+ 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)plane PER - NSN
12h
$605–1,806
Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane PER - BHE
2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
13h 48m
$510–2,161
Fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane PER - CHC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle
16h 57m
$810–2,011

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

20Weekly Planes

11h 30mAverage Duration

$504Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 5,138.2 km
Duration: 12h

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

Air New Zealand, Qantas, and Virgin Australia fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Nelson Airport (NSN) 3 times a day.

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