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Cheap flights from Nelson to the United States from $2,216

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
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Nelson to USA
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Nelson to USA that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 28 December 2025.

Tue 31/319:05NSN - SFO
2 stops47h 39mAir New Zealand
Thu 12/1119:50SFO - NSN
2 stops41h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/12$2,216
Sat 28/311:05NSN - SFO
2 stops49h 40mQantas Airways
Wed 11/1120:15SFO - NSN
2 stops47h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/12$2,296
Tue 31/313:15NSN - SFO
2 stops24h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1122:20SFO - NSN
3 stops63h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12$2,330
Sat 28/306:00NSN - SFO
2 stops54h 45mQantas Airways
Sun 15/1120:15SFO - NSN
2 stops38h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/12$2,296
Sat 28/306:00NSN - SFO
2 stops54h 45mQantas Airways
Fri 13/1120:15SFO - NSN
2 stops47h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/12$2,327
Mon 9/206:30NSN - MIA
2 stops29h 09mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/218:40MIA - NSN
3 stops44h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12$2,626
Mon 9/215:00NSN - MIA
2 stops24h 54mAir New Zealand
Mon 16/208:35MIA - NSN
2 stops33h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/12$2,628
Tue 31/313:10NSN - SFO
2 stops23h 35mQantas Airways
Sun 15/1120:15SFO - NSN
2 stops38h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/12$2,383
Tue 3/215:50NSN - MIA
2 stops33h 53mAir New Zealand
Tue 24/208:35MIA - NSN
2 stops36h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 27/12$2,680
Tue 31/313:10NSN - SFO
2 stops23h 35mQantas Airways
Wed 11/1120:15SFO - NSN
2 stops47h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/12$2,383
Tue 3/213:00NSN - MIA
3 stops34h 18mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/221:50MIA - NSN
2 stops47h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/12$2,918
Sun 29/308:35NSN - SFO
2 stops28h 10mQantas Airways
Sun 15/1120:15SFO - NSN
2 stops28h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/12$2,406
Tue 31/313:10NSN - SFO
2 stops23h 35mQantas Airways
Fri 13/1120:15SFO - NSN
2 stops47h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/12$2,412
Sun 29/308:35NSN - SFO
2 stops28h 10mQantas Airways
Fri 13/1120:15SFO - NSN
2 stops52h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/12$2,436
Mon 30/317:45NSN - SFO
2 stops43h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 11/1120:15SFO - NSN
2 stops38h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/12$2,462

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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Nelson to USA flight deals. Data was last updated 28 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,216
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 31/3-12/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 88h 59m total
  • Nelson to USA
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nelson to the United States that are best for you.

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Nelson

Fly to

USA

Route

Departure

Return

Price

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Tue 31/3

19:05-22:44

2 stops47h 39m

San Francisco

Thu 12/11

19:50-10:10

2 stops41h 20m

$2,216

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Sat 28/3

11:05-16:45

2 stops49h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

20:15-16:55

2 stops47h 40m

$2,296

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Sat 28/3

06:00-16:45

2 stops54h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 15/11

20:15-08:05

2 stops38h 50m

$2,296

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Sat 28/3

06:00-16:45

2 stops54h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 13/11

20:15-16:55

2 stops47h 40m

$2,327

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Tue 31/3

13:15-17:44

2 stops24h 29m

San Francisco

Thu 12/11

22:20-10:35

3 stops63h 15m

$2,330

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Tue 31/3

13:10-16:45

2 stops23h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 15/11

20:15-08:05

2 stops38h 50m

$2,383

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Tue 31/3

13:10-16:45

2 stops23h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 11/11

20:15-16:55

2 stops47h 40m

$2,383

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Sun 29/3

08:35-16:45

2 stops28h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 15/11

20:15-21:45

2 stops28h 30m

$2,406

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Tue 31/3

13:10-16:45

2 stops23h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 13/11

20:15-16:55

2 stops47h 40m

$2,412

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Sun 29/3

08:35-16:45

2 stops28h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 13/11

20:15-21:45

2 stops52h 30m

$2,436

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Deals found on 26/12

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Nelson to the United States

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to USA (average of $772). Flying from Nelson to USA in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,255). 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 USA

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to USA. 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 USA. Reviews last updated 28 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Nelson to the United States, such as Air New Zealand. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
561 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

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

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

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 United States?

    Nelson (NSN), located 5.9 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Nelson to United States.

  • How long is the flight from Nelson to USA?

    Departing from Nelson to USA will take you 47h 39m. The distance between Nelson and USA is about 10932 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Nelson to USA?

    The most popular flight routes from Nelson to USA are Nelson - Columbus, Nelson - San Francisco and Nelson - Miami.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Nelson to USA that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Nelson to USA flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Nelson to USA?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Nelson to USA.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Nelson to USA?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Nelson to USA 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 USA?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to USA (average of $772). Flying from Nelson to USA in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,255). 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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