In terms of precipitation, rainfall in North America ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit North America when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to North America, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Nelson to North America?

Most travellers choose Nelson - Columbus, Nelson - Miami or Nelson - Portland when deciding on the best route from Nelson to North America.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NSN to NA?

When flying from Nelson to North America, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Nelson to North America?

Most people fly from Nelson (NSN) if they book a flight from Nelson to North America. Nelson is conveniently located just 5.9 km from Nelson’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from Nelson to North America that include hotel bookings?

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Sat 7/1117:30 -

3 stops59h 57m

Wed 31/1200:00 -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 11/9$1,099

Sat 7/1115:20 -

1 stop16h 45m

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Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 11/9$1,278

Sat 17/1017:45 -

3 stops49h 31m

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Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 13/9$1,296

Sat 17/1010:05 -

2 stops22h 05m

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Deal found 13/9$1,509

Sun 29/1110:40 -

3 stops48h 55m

Wed 31/1200:00 -

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Deal found 13/9$1,514

Sun 29/1111:05 -

3 stops25h 36m

Wed 31/1200:00 -

Nonstop0h 00m

Deal found 11/9$1,837

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NelsonSan Francisco

NSN Nelson - SFO San Francisco

NSNSFO

Nelson

Sat 7/11

17:30-08:27

3 stops59h 57m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,099

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NelsonSan Francisco

NSN Nelson - SFO San Francisco

NSNSFO

Nelson

Sat 7/11

15:20-11:05

1 stop16h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,278

NelsonPortland

NSN Nelson - PDX Portland

NSNPDX

Nelson

Sat 17/10

17:45-23:16

3 stops49h 31m

Portland

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,296

NelsonPortland

NSN Nelson - PDX Portland

NSNPDX

Nelson

Sat 17/10

10:05-12:10

2 stops22h 05m

Portland

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,509

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN Nelson - SFO San Francisco

NSNSFO

Nelson

Sun 29/11

10:40-14:35

3 stops48h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-20:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,522

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Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

669 reviews

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8.0

Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Nelson to North America?
Most people fly from Nelson (NSN) if they book a flight from Nelson to North America. Nelson is conveniently located just 5.9 km from Nelson’s city centre.
What are the most popular routes from Nelson to North America?
Most travellers choose Nelson - Columbus, Nelson - Miami or Nelson - Portland when deciding on the best route from Nelson to North America.
Can I find deals for flights from Nelson to North America that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Nelson to North America flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Nelson to North America?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Nelson to North America.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Nelson to North America?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nelson to North America by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Nelson to North America. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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