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Cheap flights from Nelson to North America from $2,135

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 31/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NSN — LAX
18 Jan — 25 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Nelson to North America
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Nelson to North America that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 19 December 2025.

Tue 31/319:05NSN - SFO
1 stop36h 50mAir New Zealand
Thu 12/1119:50SFO - NSN
1 stop16h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/12$2,135
Sun 29/308:35NSN - SFO
2 stops28h 10mQantas Airways
Wed 11/1120:30SFO - NSN
2 stops47h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/12$2,305
Tue 31/311:05NSN - SFO
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1122:20SFO - NSN
3 stops48h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$2,338
Tue 3/211:05NSN - PDX
2 stops24h 35mAir Canada
Sat 7/219:05PDX - NSN
2 stops22h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 18/12$3,049
Mon 30/316:15NSN - SFO
1 stop15h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/1119:50SFO - NSN
1 stop19h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/12$2,170
Sun 29/308:35NSN - SFO
2 stops28h 10mQantas Airways
Sun 15/1120:30SFO - NSN
2 stops38h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/12$2,305
Sat 28/311:05NSN - SFO
2 stops49h 40mQantas Airways
Sun 15/1120:30SFO - NSN
2 stops38h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/12$2,305
Sun 29/308:35NSN - SFO
2 stops28h 10mQantas Airways
Fri 13/1120:30SFO - NSN
2 stops40h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/12$2,335
Tue 3/215:00NSN - MIA
2 stops34h 43mAir New Zealand
Tue 24/208:35MIA - NSN
2 stops32h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/12$2,690
Sat 28/307:45NSN - SFO
2 stops53h 00mQantas Airways
Fri 13/1120:30SFO - NSN
2 stops50h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/12$2,335
Tue 3/210:05NSN - MIA
2 stops22h 28mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/215:47MIA - NSN
3 stops33h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$3,452
Tue 31/312:10NSN - SFO
2 stops24h 35mQantas Airways
Sun 15/1120:30SFO - NSN
2 stops28h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/12$2,605
Tue 31/312:10NSN - SFO
2 stops24h 35mQantas Airways
Wed 11/1120:30SFO - NSN
2 stops38h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/12$2,605
Mon 30/311:05NSN - SFO
2 stops49h 40mQantas Airways
Wed 11/1120:30SFO - NSN
2 stops28h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/12$2,605

Find flight deals from Nelson to North America

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Round-trip from

$2,135
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 31/3-12/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 35m total
  • Nelson to North America
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nelson to North America that are best for you.

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Nelson

Fly to

North America

Route

Departure

Return

Price

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Tue 31/3

19:05-11:55

1 stop36h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 12/11

19:50-09:35

1 stop16h 45m

$2,135

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Mon 30/3

16:15-11:55

1 stop15h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

19:50-12:20

1 stop19h 30m

$2,170

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Sun 29/3

08:35-16:45

2 stops28h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

20:30-16:55

2 stops47h 25m

$2,305

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Sun 29/3

08:35-16:45

2 stops28h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 15/11

20:30-08:05

2 stops38h 35m

$2,305

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Sat 28/3

11:05-16:45

2 stops49h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 15/11

20:30-08:05

2 stops38h 35m

$2,305

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Sun 29/3

08:35-16:45

2 stops28h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 13/11

20:30-09:35

2 stops40h 05m

$2,335

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Sat 28/3

07:45-16:45

2 stops53h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 13/11

20:30-19:50

2 stops50h 20m

$2,335

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Tue 31/3

11:05-14:55

2 stops23h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 12/11

22:20-19:50

3 stops48h 30m

$2,338

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Tue 31/3

12:10-16:45

2 stops24h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 15/11

20:30-21:45

2 stops28h 15m

$2,605

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Tue 31/3

12:10-16:45

2 stops24h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

20:30-08:05

2 stops38h 35m

$2,605

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Deals found on 17/12

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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 $782). Flying from Nelson to North America in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,270). 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 19 December 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
554 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
554 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
554 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

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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 24h 35m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $3,049. The distance from Nelson to North America is about 11560 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.

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  • 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 $782). Flying from Nelson to North America in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,270). 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$1,857Average$2,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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