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Cheap flights from Nelson to North America from $859

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 29/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NSN — LAX
11 Sep — 18 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from 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 12 August 2026.

Wed 14/1011:55 -
1 stop20h 00m
Tue 20/1021:05 -
2 stops17h 05m
Deal found 10/8$1,914
Wed 14/1006:30 -
1 stop25h 25m
Tue 20/1021:05 -
1 stop26h 45m
Deal found 10/8$2,039
Sun 6/919:05 -
1 stop30h 45m
Sat 12/923:15 -
1 stop19h 40m
Deal found 8/8$2,317
Wed 23/917:45 -
2 stops32h 20m
Wed 30/905:00 -
2 stops32h 35m
Deal found 8/8$2,329
Tue 22/911:05 -
2 stops24h 31m
Tue 29/917:55 -
3 stops43h 40m
Deal found 7/8$2,489
Sun 6/913:10 -
2 stops18h 45m
Sat 12/923:15 -
2 stops26h 30m
Deal found 8/8$2,499
Sat 26/909:30 -
2 stops45h 25m
Sat 3/1012:25 -
2 stops26h 10m
Deal found 12/8$2,804
Mon 17/806:00 -
2 stops29h 26m
Thu 27/817:01 -
2 stops30h 44m
Deal found 12/8$2,844
Tue 22/906:30 -
2 stops32h 51m
Tue 29/910:56 -
2 stops29h 24m
Deal found 7/8$2,867
Thu 24/906:30 -
2 stops41h 18m
Thu 1/1013:15 -
2 stops27h 20m
Deal found 10/8$2,886
Tue 22/906:30 -
2 stops32h 04m
Tue 29/913:15 -
2 stops28h 20m
Deal found 8/8$2,907
Tue 22/906:30 -
3 stops38h 37m
Tue 29/915:45 -
3 stops33h 50m
Deal found 8/8$2,958

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 12 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,914

One-way from

$859
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 14/10-20/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 05m total
  • Nelson to North America
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29/9
  • 29/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 12m total
  • Nelson to North America
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN Nelson - SFO San Francisco

NSNSFO

Nelson

Wed 14/10

14:35-08:10

2 stops37h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 20/10

23:05-18:35

2 stops23h 30m

$1,928

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN Nelson - SFO San Francisco

NSNSFO

Nelson

Wed 14/10

06:30-11:55

1 stop25h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 20/10

21:05-19:50

1 stop26h 45m

$2,039

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN Nelson - SFO San Francisco

NSNSFO

Nelson

Sun 6/9

19:05-06:50

1 stop30h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 12/9

23:15-13:55

1 stop19h 40m

$2,317

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN Nelson - SFO San Francisco

NSNSFO

Nelson

Wed 23/9

11:05-12:55

1 stop20h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 30/9

07:05-09:35

2 stops30h 30m

$2,382

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN Nelson - SFO San Francisco

NSNSFO

Nelson

Sat 26/9

09:30-11:55

2 stops45h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 3/10

12:25-10:35

2 stops26h 10m

$2,804

NelsonMiami

NSN Nelson - MIA Miami

NSNMIA

Nelson

Thu 24/9

06:30-07:48

2 stops41h 18m

Miami

Thu 1/10

13:15-09:35

2 stops27h 20m

$2,886

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN Nelson - SFO San Francisco

NSNSFO

Nelson

Wed 23/9

06:15-13:40

3 stops26h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 30/9

23:10-18:35

2 stops23h 25m

$2,912

NelsonMiami

NSN Nelson - MIA Miami

NSNMIA

Nelson

Tue 22/9

06:30-05:07

3 stops38h 37m

Miami

Tue 29/9

15:45-18:35

3 stops33h 50m

$2,958

NelsonMiami

NSN Nelson - MIA Miami

NSNMIA

Nelson

Tue 1/9

14:55-17:35

3 stops42h 40m

Miami

Tue 15/9

16:58-12:20

2 stops27h 22m

$3,046
Fastest return journey

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN Nelson - SFO San Francisco

NSNSFO

Nelson

Mon 21/9

16:15-12:55

1 stop15h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 8/10

23:15-18:15

2 stops23h 00m

$3,396

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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 12 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
662 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

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 37h 35m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,928. The distance from Nelson to North America is about 10932 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$2,423Average$2,564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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