$2,107 Find Cheap Flights from Nelson to California

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Nelson to California departing on 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Nelson to California, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Nelson to California, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Book Cheap Nelson to California Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Nelson to California that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Nelson to California

Wed, 4 Feb - Sun, 8 Feb
Air New Zealand Logo
06:30 - 07:05
NSN
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SFO
21h 35m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
19:50 - 09:30
SFO
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NSN
16h 40m1 stop
$2,107Air New Zealand
Sun, 28 Dec - Sun, 4 Jan
Air New Zealand Logo
12:00 - 06:15
NSN
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SFO
15h 15m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
19:50 - 15:15
SFO
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NSN
22h 25m1 stop
$2,390Air New Zealand
Sun, 28 Dec - Sun, 4 Jan
Air New Zealand Logo
09:25 - 06:15
NSN
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SFO
17h 50m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
19:50 - 12:40
SFO
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NSN
19h 50m2 stops
$2,496Air New Zealand
Sun, 28 Dec - Sun, 4 Jan
Air New Zealand Logo
09:40 - 06:15
NSN
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SFO
17h 35m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
19:50 - 12:40
SFO
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NSN
19h 50m2 stops
$2,774Air New Zealand
Thu, 26 Feb - Mon, 2 Mar
Singapore Airlines Logo
07:45 - 07:50
NSN
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SFO
45h 05m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
09:40 - 09:30
SFO
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NSN
50h 50m2 stops
$4,407Singapore Airlines
Wed, 4 Feb - Sun, 8 Feb
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:00 - 07:50
NSN
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SFO
33h 50m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
09:40 - 13:55
SFO
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NSN
55h 15m2 stops
$4,596Singapore Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Nelson to California flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Nelson to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

Which airlines fly direc between Nelson and California?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Nelson to California.

There is just one airline that flies from Nelson to California direct and that is Air New Zealand. The best return deal found from Air New Zealand for the route is to San Francisco (SFO) and costs $1,862.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Nelson to California?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Nelson to California were found on Air New Zealand ($2,107) and Singapore Airlines ($4,407).

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Cheapest flight$2,107
Flight from Nelson to San Francisco

FAQs - booking California flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Nelson to California?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Nelson to California.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Nelson to California?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Nelson to California is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Nelson to California?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Nelson to California with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Nelson to California?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Nelson to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost $1,631 on average. Morning departures are around 11% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $2,196.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Nelson to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nelson to California. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Nelson to California? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Air New ZealandOverall score based on 544 reviews
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.4Food
Airline reviews

I was trying to get confirmation on if my luggage was going to be moved to the earlier flight (I requested standby to get home earlier) and was unable to get help from those working at the counter. The request to be moved to an earlier flight was handled smoothly through the app and appreciate the ease of the request.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2025
IAH - TUL
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I was trying to get confirmation on if my luggage was going to be moved to the earlier flight (I requested standby to get home earlier) and was unable to get help from those working at the counter. The request to be moved to an earlier flight was handled smoothly through the app and appreciate the ease of the request.

They are my favourite airline in the world by a million miles.

Do the bumpy weather the whole trip they were very few times when the seatbelt sign wasn't on

Great except paying $240 usd for 2 pounds over on a checked luggage. Outrageous.

Kayak did not propagate my United miles account and I had to manually get credit.

Nice friendly staff and crew. Love the 787 flight. Get meals and lots of drinks!

Service was excellent and they’re very helpful and nice

Aircon set too high so VERY warm and VERY uncomfortable.

Not a comfortable trip, the seats are not good, and they look old.

Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

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Nelson (NSN)