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How to get fromVancouver, BC to Nelsonby plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Vancouver, BC to Nelson by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Nelson Airport

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane YVR - NSN
    20h 16m
    $910–3,020

  2. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane YVR - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    21h 53m
    $974–3,371

  3. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane YVR - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    25h 26m
    $913–3,521

  4. Fly Coal Harbour Spb to Nelson Airport

    1. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane CXH - NSN
    24h 13m
    $1,106–3,712

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration19h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$914Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,844.1 km
  • Duration: 20h 16m

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

Air New Zealand, Air Canada, and Fiji Airways fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Nelson Airport (NSN) 3 times a day.

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