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Cheap flights from Nelson to North America from $1,144

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 17/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NSN — LAX
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Sun 28/1212:00NSN - SFO
1 stop15h 15mAir New Zealand
Sun 4/119:50SFO - NSN
1 stop22h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/12$2,385

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Round-trip from

$2,385

One-way from

$1,144
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 28/12-4/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 40m total
  • Nelson to North America
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17/1
  • 17/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 24m total
  • Nelson to North America
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Fly from

Nelson

Fly to

North America

Route

Departure

Return

Price

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Sun 28/12

12:00-06:15

1 stop15h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 4/1

19:50-15:15

1 stop22h 25m

$2,385

NelsonPortland

NSN - PDX

NSNPDX

Nelson

Thu 5/2

06:30-14:46

2 stops29h 16m

Portland

Mon 9/2

15:50-12:20

2 stops23h 30m

$2,489

NelsonMiami

NSN - MIA

NSNMIA

Nelson

Tue 3/2

06:30-07:43

2 stops43h 13m

Miami

Tue 24/2

08:35-18:35

2 stops40h 00m

$2,664

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Thu 26/2

07:45-07:50

2 stops45h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

09:40-09:30

2 stops50h 50m

$4,397

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Wed 4/2

19:00-07:50

2 stops33h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

09:40-13:55

2 stops55h 15m

$4,586

NelsonPortland

NSN - PDX

NSNPDX

Nelson

Sat 17/1

18:00-17:24

3 stops44h 24m

$1,144

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Deals found on 3/12

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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

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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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
544 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
544 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
544 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.

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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 15h 15m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,385. 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?

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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.

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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,857Average$2,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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