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Cheap flights from Nelson to the United States from $855

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
9 Sep — 16 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Nelson to USA

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Cheapest flights from Nelson to USA
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Nelson to USA. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 August 2026.

Wed 14/1011:55 -
1 stop20h 00m
Tue 20/1021:05 -
2 stops17h 05m
Deal found 10/8$1,905
Wed 14/1006:30 -
1 stop25h 25m
Tue 20/1021:05 -
1 stop26h 45m
Deal found 10/8$2,028
Sun 6/919:05 -
1 stop30h 45m
Sat 12/923:15 -
1 stop19h 40m
Deal found 8/8$2,305
Sat 19/910:05 -
2 stops28h 29m
Sat 26/908:00 -
2 stops55h 05m
Deal found 5/8$2,310
Wed 23/917:45 -
2 stops32h 20m
Wed 30/905:00 -
2 stops32h 35m
Deal found 8/8$2,317
Tue 22/911:05 -
2 stops24h 31m
Tue 29/917:55 -
3 stops43h 40m
Deal found 7/8$2,476
Sun 6/913:10 -
2 stops18h 45m
Sat 12/923:15 -
2 stops26h 30m
Deal found 8/8$2,486
Tue 22/906:30 -
2 stops32h 51m
Tue 29/910:56 -
2 stops29h 24m
Deal found 7/8$2,853
Thu 24/906:30 -
2 stops41h 18m
Thu 1/1013:15 -
2 stops27h 20m
Deal found 10/8$2,871
Tue 22/906:30 -
2 stops32h 04m
Tue 29/913:15 -
2 stops28h 20m
Deal found 8/8$2,892
Wed 23/906:15 -
3 stops26h 25m
Wed 30/923:10 -
2 stops23h 25m
Deal found 8/8$2,897
Tue 22/906:30 -
3 stops38h 37m
Tue 29/915:45 -
3 stops33h 50m
Deal found 8/8$2,943

Find flight deals from Nelson to USA

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Nelson to USA flight deals. Data was last updated 10 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,713

One-way from

$855
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 24/1-24/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 40m total
  • Nelson to USA
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29/9
  • 29/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 12m total
  • Nelson to USA
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Nelson to USA that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 10 August 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN Nelson - SFO San Francisco

NSNSFO

Nelson

Wed 14/10

11:55-11:55

1 stop20h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 20/10

21:05-10:10

2 stops17h 05m

$1,905

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

$2,028

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

$2,305

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

$2,310

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

$2,361

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

$2,369

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

$2,381

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN Nelson - SFO San Francisco

NSNSFO

Nelson

Sun 24/1

14:50-11:05

1 stop17h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 21/2

22:05-19:50

2 stops24h 45m

$2,402

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

$2,588

NelsonPortland

NSN Nelson - PDX Portland

NSNPDX

Nelson

Tue 22/9

11:05-16:36

3 stops24h 31m

Portland

Tue 29/9

15:33-16:55

3 stops29h 22m

$2,608

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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 10 August 2026.
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
659 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,Jun 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
659 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
659 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,Jun 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Nelson to USA. 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 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 20h. 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 - San Francisco, Nelson - Columbus 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.

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Top airline flying from Nelson to USA

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Nelson to USA. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 10 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$2,410Average$2,551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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