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Currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
10%Trains in Nelson are 10% cheaper than in Queenstown.
Queenstown$4.50
Nelson$4.00
MealMid-priced restaurant
60%The average meal is 60% more expensive in Nelson than in Queenstown.
Queenstown$19.00
Nelson$29.50
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
15%A taxi fare in Nelson is 15% cheaper than in Queenstown.
Queenstown$4.70
Nelson$3.98
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
0%A coffee in Nelson costs roughly the same as in Queenstown.
Queenstown$5.65
Nelson$5.40
Distance: 559 kms
Queenstown airports
Queenstown Airport (limited) (ZQN)How far from city centre: 8 kms
Nelson airports
Nelson Airport (NSN)How far from city centre: 2 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Queenstown to Nelson

Is it safe to travel from Queenstown to Nelson during the Covid-19 situation?
At eDreams we do our best to ensure that your travel plans won't be affected by restrictions or possible cancellations that New Zealand may apply. Using the flexible ticket gurantee you can decide if you rather rebook or get a refund!
For flights from Queenstown to Nelson, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Queenstown to Nelson is 146$. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Nelson more expensive than Queenstown to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in Nelson costs an average of 3.98 NZD , 15% cheaper than Queenstown, with a fare of 4.70 NZD,

while train tickets cost 11% less at Nelson: $ 4.00 NZD versus $ 4.50 NZD at Queenstown.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 29.50 NZD in Nelson, 55% more than the 19.00 NZD in Queenstown.

The price of the coffee is around 4% cheaper in Nelson, with an average of 5.40 NZD, while in Queenstown the coffee costs 5.65 NZD.

How long does the flight from Queenstown to Nelson take?
Flight length from Queenstown to Nelson is around 01:58 hours on average, at an average distance of 684 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
Which airports have flights between Queenstown and Nelson?

The main route from Queenstown to Nelson is: Queenstown Airport (limited) (ZQN) to Nelson Airport (NSN). The following airlines fly this route:

Air New Zealand.

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