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Cheap flights from Nelson to North America from $1,370

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 29/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NSN — LAX
5 Sep — 12 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 6 August 2026.

Sat 19/910:05 -
2 stops28h 29m
Sat 26/908:00 -
2 stops55h 05m
Deal found 5/8$2,317
Thu 17/906:30 -
1 stop19h 35m
Thu 24/923:15 -
1 stop17h 05m
Deal found 2/8$2,414
Tue 1/917:45 -
2 stops56h 05m
Mon 7/922:05 -
2 stops21h 00m
Deal found 3/8$2,418
Thu 17/911:55 -
3 stops22h 26m
Thu 24/912:28 -
2 stops30h 27m
Deal found 2/8$2,784
Tue 1/908:35 -
3 stops29h 49m
Mon 7/916:31 -
3 stops32h 19m
Deal found 3/8$2,961
Sat 19/907:35 -
3 stops26h 00m
Sat 26/908:45 -
3 stops32h 50m
Deal found 5/8$3,432

Find 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 6 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,719

One-way from

$1,370
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 24/1-24/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 40m total
  • Nelson to North America
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29/11
  • 29/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 25h 40m total
  • Nelson to North America
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

NelsonMiami

NSN Nelson - MIA Miami

NSNMIA

Nelson

Sat 19/9

10:05-22:34

2 stops28h 29m

Miami

Sat 26/9

08:00-07:05

2 stops55h 05m

$2,317

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN Nelson - SFO San Francisco

NSNSFO

Nelson

Wed 27/1

14:50-11:05

1 stop17h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 24/2

14:00-10:35

2 stops23h 35m

$2,369

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN Nelson - SFO San Francisco

NSNSFO

Nelson

Mon 25/1

14:50-11:05

1 stop17h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 24/2

14:00-10:35

2 stops23h 35m

$2,389

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN Nelson - SFO San Francisco

NSNSFO

Nelson

Thu 17/9

06:30-07:05

1 stop19h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 24/9

23:15-11:20

1 stop17h 05m

$2,414

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN Nelson - SFO San Francisco

NSNSFO

Nelson

Tue 1/9

17:45-06:50

2 stops56h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 7/9

22:05-14:05

2 stops21h 00m

$2,418

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN Nelson - SFO San Francisco

NSNSFO

Nelson

Wed 27/1

14:50-11:05

1 stop17h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 23/2

19:50-10:35

1 stop17h 45m

$2,597

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN Nelson - SFO San Francisco

NSNSFO

Nelson

Mon 25/1

14:50-11:05

1 stop17h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 23/2

19:50-10:35

1 stop17h 45m

$2,617

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN Nelson - SFO San Francisco

NSNSFO

Nelson

Mon 25/1

14:50-11:05

1 stop17h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 21/2

19:50-10:35

1 stop17h 45m

$2,617

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN Nelson - SFO San Francisco

NSNSFO

Nelson

Thu 17/9

11:55-15:21

3 stops22h 26m

San Francisco

Thu 24/9

12:28-13:55

2 stops30h 27m

$2,784
Fastest return journey

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN Nelson - SFO San Francisco

NSNSFO

Nelson

Sat 23/1

15:20-11:05

1 stop16h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 25/2

19:50-09:25

1 stop16h 35m

$2,802

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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 6 August 2026.
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
659 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

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
659 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
659 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Nelson to North America. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 28h 29m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,317. The distance from Nelson to North America is about 13182 km.

  • 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.

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Top airline flying from Nelson to North America

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$2,418Average$2,559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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