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Cheap flights from Nelson to North America from $909

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NSN — LAX
21 Nov — 28 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Nelson to North America

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Nelson to North America flight deals. Data was last updated 22 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,205

One-way from

$909
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 25/11-29/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 43m total
  • Nelson to North America
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6/12
  • 6/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 23m total
  • Nelson to North America
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Cheapest flights from Nelson to North America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nelson to North America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 October 2025.

Tue 25/1113:15NSN - SFO
2 stops22h 53mAir New Zealand
Sat 29/1122:45SFO - NSN
1 stop23h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 21/10$2,205
Sat 6/1212:00NSN - SFO
3 stops29h 24mQantas Airways
Sat 13/1217:00SFO - NSN
3 stops29h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/10$2,442
Sat 6/1215:50NSN - PDX
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1219:00PDX - NSN
2 stops42h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/10$2,599
Sat 6/1212:00NSN - PDX
3 stops29h 21mQantas Airways
Sat 13/1205:41PDX - NSN
3 stops40h 54mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/10$2,910
Sat 6/1206:00NSN - SFO
2 stops25h 04mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1217:00SFO - NSN
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/10$3,051
Sat 6/1212:00NSN - MIA
3 stops35h 20mQantas Airways
Sat 13/1213:45MIA - NSN
3 stops35h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/10$3,138
Sat 6/1206:30NSN - MIA
2 stops30h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1217:30MIA - NSN
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/10$3,357
Sat 6/1217:30NSN - SFO
2 stops34h 35mAir New Zealand
Sat 13/1222:45SFO - NSN
1 stop23h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 22/10$3,437

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nelson to North America that are best for you.

Fly from

Nelson

Fly to

North America

Route

Departure

Return

Price

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Tue 25/11

13:15-15:08

2 stops22h 53m

San Francisco

Sat 29/11

22:45-19:35

1 stop23h 50m

$2,205

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Sat 6/12

12:00-20:24

3 stops29h 24m

San Francisco

Sat 13/12

17:00-19:35

3 stops29h 35m

$2,442

NelsonPortland

NSN - PDX

NSNPDX

Nelson

Sat 6/12

15:50-22:25

2 stops27h 35m

Portland

Sat 13/12

19:00-10:20

2 stops42h 20m

$2,599

NelsonPortland

NSN - PDX

NSNPDX

Nelson

Sat 6/12

12:00-20:21

3 stops29h 21m

Portland

Sat 13/12

05:41-19:35

3 stops40h 54m

$2,910

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Sat 6/12

06:00-10:04

2 stops25h 04m

San Francisco

Sat 13/12

17:00-15:45

2 stops25h 45m

$3,051

NelsonMiami

NSN - MIA

NSNMIA

Nelson

Sat 6/12

12:00-05:20

3 stops35h 20m

Miami

Sat 13/12

13:45-19:35

3 stops35h 50m

$3,138

NelsonMiami

NSN - MIA

NSNMIA

Nelson

Sat 6/12

06:30-18:33

2 stops30h 03m

Miami

Sat 13/12

17:30-15:15

2 stops27h 45m

$3,357

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Sat 6/12

11:45-07:05

1 stop16h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 13/12

22:45-14:30

1 stop18h 45m

$3,437

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Sat 6/12

06:30-18:53

3 stops33h 23m

$909

NelsonPortland

NSN - PDX

NSNPDX

Nelson

Thu 11/12

15:50-16:50

3 stops46h 00m

$1,003

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Deals found on 22/10

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nelson to North America?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to North America (average of $785). Flying from Nelson to North America in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,297). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing North America

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to North America. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to North America. Reviews last updated 22 October 2025.
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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
517 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
517 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
517 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

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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.

  • How long is the flight from Nelson to North America?

    A quick flight from Nelson to North America can take about 22h 53m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,205. The distance from Nelson to North America is about 10932 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Most travellers choose Nelson - San Francisco, Nelson - Columbus or Nelson - Miami 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Nelson to North America?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to North America (average of $785). Flying from Nelson to North America in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,297). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Nelson to North America

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$2,087Average$2,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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