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Cheap flights from Nelson to the United States from $1,297

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 30/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NSN — LAX
15 Nov — 22 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Nelson to USA

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Nelson to USA flight deals. Data was last updated 16 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,134

One-way from

$1,297
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 25/11-29/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 55m total
  • Nelson to USA
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30/11
  • 30/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 28m total
  • 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 16 October 2025.

Tue 25/1115:50NSN - SFO
1 stop36h 15mAir New Zealand
Sat 29/1119:50SFO - NSN
1 stop16h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/10$2,134
Sun 30/1113:45NSN - SFO
2 stops23h 10mQantas Airways
Sun 7/1220:15SFO - NSN
2 stops26h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/10$2,547
Sun 30/1115:50NSN - PDX
2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1219:00PDX - NSN
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$2,689
Sun 30/1118:00NSN - PDX
3 stops47h 24mQantas Airways
Sun 7/1210:30PDX - NSN
3 stops36h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/10$2,884
Sun 30/1116:15NSN - SFO
1 stop35h 50mAir New Zealand
Sun 7/1222:45SFO - NSN
1 stop18h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/10$2,924
Sun 30/1118:00NSN - MIA
3 stops38h 04mQantas Airways
Sun 7/1217:35MIA - NSN
3 stops34h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/10$3,008
Sun 30/1115:00NSN - MIA
2 stops30h 27mAir New Zealand
Sun 7/1207:00MIA - NSN
2 stops32h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/10$3,133
Sun 30/1110:50NSN - PDX
3 stops24h 56mAir Canada
Sun 7/1209:50PDX - NSN
2 stops31h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 15/10$3,374

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Nelson to the United States that are best for you.

Fly from

Nelson

Fly to

USA

Route

Departure

Return

Price

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Tue 25/11

15:50-07:05

1 stop36h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 29/11

19:50-09:30

1 stop16h 40m

$2,134

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Sun 30/11

13:45-15:55

2 stops23h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 7/12

20:15-19:35

2 stops26h 20m

$2,547

NelsonPortland

NSN - PDX

NSNPDX

Nelson

Sun 30/11

15:50-09:15

2 stops38h 25m

Portland

Sun 7/12

19:00-14:30

2 stops22h 30m

$2,689

NelsonPortland

NSN - PDX

NSNPDX

Nelson

Sun 30/11

18:00-20:24

3 stops47h 24m

Portland

Sun 7/12

10:30-19:35

3 stops36h 05m

$2,884

NelsonMiami

NSN - MIA

NSNMIA

Nelson

Sun 30/11

18:00-14:04

3 stops38h 04m

Miami

Sun 7/12

17:35-21:45

3 stops34h 10m

$3,008

NelsonMiami

NSN - MIA

NSNMIA

Nelson

Sun 30/11

15:00-03:27

2 stops30h 27m

Miami

Sun 7/12

07:00-09:30

2 stops32h 30m

$3,133

NelsonPortland

NSN - PDX

NSNPDX

Nelson

Sun 30/11

10:50-14:46

3 stops24h 56m

Portland

Sun 7/12

09:50-14:30

2 stops31h 40m

$3,374

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Sun 30/11

18:00-21:28

3 stops48h 28m

$1,297

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Sun 30/11

16:15-07:05

1 stop35h 50m

$1,852

NelsonPortland

NSN - PDX

NSNPDX

Nelson

Sat 28/3

15:50-22:57

2 stops27h 07m

$5,372

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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 $786). Flying from Nelson to USA in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,299). 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 16 October 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
515 reviews
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Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
515 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
515 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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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 24h 56m. The distance between Nelson and USA is about 11560 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.

  • 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 $786). Flying from Nelson to USA in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,299). 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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Top airline flying from Nelson to USA

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$2,091Average$2,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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