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Cheap flights from Nelson to the United States from $1,744

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NSN — LAX
16 Aug — 23 Aug1
1 adult

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 11 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,744
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 25/11-29/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 35m 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 11 August 2025.

Tue 25/1115:50NSN - SFO
1 stop36h 15mAir New Zealand
Sat 29/1122:45SFO - NSN
1 stop23h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/8$1,744
Sat 6/917:35NSN - PDX
3 stops46h 41mQantas Airways
Sat 13/914:56PDX - NSN
3 stops30h 54mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/8$2,754
Sat 6/910:35NSN - PDX
2 stops21h 08mAir New Zealand
Sat 13/913:45PDX - NSN
2 stops33h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/8$3,187
Sat 6/912:00NSN - PDX
3 stops28h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/915:25PDX - NSN
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8$3,476

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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

19:50-11:10

1 stop18h 20m

$1,744

NelsonPortland

NSN - PDX

NSNPDX

Nelson

Sat 6/9

17:35-21:16

3 stops46h 41m

Portland

Sat 13/9

14:56-16:50

3 stops30h 54m

$2,754

NelsonPortland

NSN - PDX

NSNPDX

Nelson

Sat 6/9

10:35-12:43

2 stops21h 08m

Portland

Sat 13/9

13:45-18:30

2 stops33h 45m

$3,187

NelsonPortland

NSN - PDX

NSNPDX

Nelson

Sat 6/9

12:00-21:16

3 stops28h 16m

Portland

Sat 13/9

15:25-12:30

2 stops26h 05m

$3,476

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Deals found on 10/8

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to USA (average of $738). Flying from Nelson to USA in December is currently the most expensive (average of $989). 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 11 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Nelson to the United States, such as Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
503 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
893 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
503 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

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.

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

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

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

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    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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Nelson to USA (average of $738). Flying from Nelson to USA in December is currently the most expensive (average of $989). 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$1,434Average$1,834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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