Private Jet Charter Auckland (AKL) to Nelson (NSN)

Fly privately from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN), a 495 km (267 nm) flight, from 58m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $5,100 all-in.

Distance: 495 km
Fastest: 58m
From: $5,100
Non-stop sizes: 7

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Which private jet is right for Auckland to Nelson?

Very Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
5-6
Flight
1h 14m
Est. price
$8,400
e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-10
Flight
1h 06m
Est. price
$7,700
e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
8-9
Flight
1h 05m
Est. price
$12,200
e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-12
Flight
1h 05m
Est. price
$20,300
e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy JetsNon-stop
Seats
9-16
Flight
1h 03m
Est. price
$19,000
e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
Seats
15-19
Flight
1h 00m
Est. price
$32,600
e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
TurbopropsNon-stop
Seats
7-8
Flight
1h 35m
Est. price
$5,100
e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Category	Passengers	Flight Time	Routing	Est. Price	Typical Aircraft
Very Light Jets	5-6	1h 14m	Non-stop	$8,400$4,200 – $12,600	Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420
Light Jets	8-10	1h 06m	Non-stop	$7,700$4,200 – $11,200	Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2
Midsize Jets	8-9	1h 05m	Non-stop	$12,200$6,000 – $18,300	Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP
Super Midsize Jets	9-12	1h 05m	Non-stop	$20,300$11,600 – $29,000	Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200
Heavy Jets	9-16	1h 03m	Non-stop	$19,000$12,000 – $26,000	Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500
Ultra Long Range	15-19	1h 00m	Non-stop	$32,600$22,400 – $42,800	Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER
Turboprops	7-8	1h 35m	Non-stop	$5,100$3,000 – $7,200	Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly Auckland to Nelson non-stop

117 of the 117 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 495 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.

Turboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax: 7
Time: 1h 51m
Range: 1,700km

about $7,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Light

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax: 5
Time: 1h 17m
Range: 2,450km

about $11,200one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Very Light

Cessna Citation Mustang

Cessna

Pax: 4
Time: 1h 19m
Range: 2,161km

about $12,600one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Midsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax: 7
Time: 1h 05m
Range: 3,150km

about $18,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Heavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax: 12
Time: 1h 05m
Range: 6,480km

about $26,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Super Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax: 8
Time: 1h 04m
Range: 6,075km

about $29,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Auckland to Nelson in local time

Take off from Auckland International Airport (AKL) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Nelson Airport (NSN) at about 10:58 local time, after 58m in the air. Nelson is on the same time as Auckland.

Return flight: Nelson to Auckland

Empty legs near this route

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Auckland to Nelson price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in May at about $4,800; December is the dearest at about $5,700.

$5.7kDec: about $5,700
$5.6kJan: about $5,600
$5.5kFeb: about $5,500
$5.0kMar: about $5,000
$5.1kApr: about $5,100
$4.8kMay: about $4,800
$4.8kJun: about $4,800
$5.1kJul: about $5,100
$5.0kAug: about $5,000
$5.0kSept: about $5,000
$5.1kOct: about $5,100

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

Private jet traffic at Auckland and Nelson

Private jets our live tracking counted on the ground at each airport in the last 30 days, and the other airports they use nearby.

Departure

92private jets at Auckland International Airport

Busiest on Wednesdays (21% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Auckland

Ardmore Airport (AMZ)17 km away22 jets

Arrival

2private jets at Nelson Airport

Busiest on Thursdays (50% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

From the ADS-B feed behind our live jet map: each jet counted once per airport per day. No registrations or owners are stored. Coverage is best in North America and Europe.

Book now or wait?

Our read of the market for Auckland to Nelson on your date.

Your date

My dates are flexible

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 9% less. Sunday is one of the busiest days to fly.

From, on Sun 22 Nov: $11,850
Empty legs, past year: 8 · listed ~119d ahead

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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

Your time is worth

Private jet

$2,800

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

1h 47m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

4h 8m door to door

You save 2h 21m each, 9h 24m for the group. The jet costs $1,800 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from Auckland to Nelson cost?

$5,100 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

Return trip from about $8,000 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
Very Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

Arrive at Auckland International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
Land at Nelson Airport, closer to where you are going.
Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.

DepartureAuckland International Airport (AKL)Auckland, New Zealand ArrivalNelson Airport (NSN)Nelson, New Zealand

Fastest flight time: 58mUp to 19 passengers

Auckland to Nelson, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Auckland to Nelson cost?

Estimated charter prices for the 495 km flight from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson (NSN) range from about $5,100 in the turboprops category to around $42,800 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.

How long is the flight from Auckland to Nelson by private jet?

Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 58m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.

Which private jets can fly Auckland to Nelson non-stop?

Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 495 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.

Can I book an empty leg from Auckland to Nelson?

Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.

How much is a return private jet from Auckland to Nelson?

About $8,000 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.

When is the cheapest time to fly private from Auckland to Nelson?

On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), May averages about $4,800 and December about $5,700. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.

Which airport do private jets use most near Auckland?

In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Auckland International Airport (AKL): 92, so AKL is the main private-jet airport for Auckland. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Auckland.

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Aircraft for Auckland to Nelson

These jets can fly the 495 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km range Eclipse 5501,815 km range Beechjet 400A2,135 km range Hawker 850XP4,630 km range Embraer Legacy 6005,920 km range Bombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

Compare them on the private jet fleet page, or track charter prices and empty legs.

More private jet routes from Auckland

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More private jet routes to Nelson

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More on both ends of this trip: private jet charter in Auckland and private jet charter in Nelson.