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

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There are 3 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 58m
    $952–3,203

  2. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    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 42m
    $918–3,420

  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
    27h 35m
    $1,013–3,445

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

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration24h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$952Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nelson to Haida Gwaii.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 11,764.2 km
  • Duration: 25h 58m

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) once daily.

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