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How to get fromNelson to Haida Gwaiiby plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Nelson to Haida Gwaii by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Nelson Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Sandspit Airport (YZP)plane plane NSN - YZP
    25h 14m
    $902–3,103

  2. Bus to Picton, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Koromikobus bus
    2. Fly from Picton (PCN) to Sandspit Airport (YZP)plane plane PCN - YZP
    29h 51m
    $713–2,444

  3. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Sandspit Airport (YZP)plane plane BHE - YZP
    26h 6m
    $813–2,844

  4. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Sandspit Airport (YZP)plane plane CHC - YZP
    29h 43m
    $814–3,102

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Sandspit Airport (YZP) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration24h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$904Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Nelson to Haida Gwaii.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 11,764.2 km
  • Duration: 25h 14m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Haida Gwaii, BC, Canada?

Air New Zealand, Air Canada, and United Airlines fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Sandspit Airport (YZP) twice daily.

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