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$2,162 Find Cheap Flights from Nelson to San Francisco

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 San Francisco departing on 30/3. 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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$2,162
Air New Zealand
Mon 30/3Wed 11/11
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Sun 21/12
NSN - SFO • multi-stop
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Cheapest • from $2,192 (return)
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Cheap Flights from Nelson to San Francisco (NSN-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Nelson to San Francisco 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 San Francisco

Mon, 30 Mar - Wed, 11 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
15:20 - 11:55
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SFO
16h 35m1 stop
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19:50 - 10:35
SFO
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NSN
17h 45m1 stop
$2,162Air New Zealand
Mon, 30 Mar - Sat, 14 Nov
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15:20 - 11:55
NSN
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SFO
16h 35m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
19:50 - 10:35
SFO
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NSN
17h 45m1 stop
$2,192Air New Zealand
Sat, 28 Mar - Wed, 11 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
07:45 - 16:45
NSN
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SFO
53h 00m2 stops
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20:15 - 16:55
SFO
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NSN
47h 40m2 stops
$2,305Qantas Airways
Sat, 28 Mar - Fri, 13 Nov
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07:45 - 16:45
NSN
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SFO
53h 00m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
20:15 - 21:45
SFO
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NSN
28h 30m2 stops
$2,334Qantas Airways
Tue, 31 Mar - Thu, 12 Nov
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13:15 - 16:58
NSN
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SFO
23h 43m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:20 - 10:35
SFO
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NSN
63h 15m3 stops
$2,338Multiple Airlines
Tue, 31 Mar - Thu, 12 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
17:45 - 07:00
NSN
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SFO
57h 15m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
19:50 - 19:20
SFO
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NSN
26h 30m2 stops
$2,350Air New Zealand
Tue, 31 Mar - Thu, 12 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
17:45 - 07:00
NSN
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SFO
57h 15m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
19:50 - 09:35
SFO
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NSN
16h 45m1 stop
$2,362Air New Zealand
Mon, 30 Mar - Fri, 13 Nov
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14:50 - 11:55
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SFO
17h 05m1 stop
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22:05 - 08:05
SFO
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NSN
37h 00m2 stops
$2,553Multiple Airlines
Mon, 30 Mar - Wed, 11 Nov
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14:50 - 11:55
NSN
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SFO
17h 05m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:05 - 08:05
SFO
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NSN
37h 00m2 stops
$2,562Multiple Airlines
Tue, 31 Mar - Thu, 12 Nov
Air New Zealand Logo
14:50 - 11:55
NSN
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SFO
17h 05m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
19:50 - 09:35
SFO
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NSN
16h 45m1 stop
$2,588Air New Zealand
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Nelson to San Francisco flights

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

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Nelson to San Francisco?

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 San Francisco were found on Air New Zealand ($2,192) and Qantas Airways ($2,304).

Which airlines fly direct between Nelson and San Francisco?

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 San Francisco.

There is just one airline that flies from Nelson to San Francisco direct and that is Air New Zealand. The best return deal found from Air New Zealand for the route is $1,861.

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Cheapest flight$2,162
Flight from Nelson to San Francisco

When to book flights from Nelson to San Francisco

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FAQs for booking flights from Nelson to San Francisco

  • What is the cheapest flight from Nelson to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Nelson to San Francisco was $2,162 for a return ticket.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Nelson to San Francisco?

    On your way to San Francisco, you’ll fly out from Nelson. You’ll be landing at San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Nelson to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Nelson to San Francisco?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Nelson and San Francisco.

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

    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 San Francisco.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 to San Francisco from Nelson up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Nelson to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Nelson to San Francisco. 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.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 556 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.4Food
7.5Entertainment
8.5Crew
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My flying experience was not great. The temperature was ridiculously low. I had a sweater and a big jacket and even then. Since my ticket was an economy ticket, I suppose I didn’t deserve a blanket as they were only available for business. The result, o got a cold I have not been able to shake off in 6 days which has absolutely ruined my stay in Japan as I hasn’t had the chance to leave my hotel room. Everything else that was good, had overshadowed by this. BE A LITTLE MORE HUMAN

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
NAN - AKL
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My flying experience was not great. The temperature was ridiculously low. I had a sweater and a big jacket and even then. Since my ticket was an economy ticket, I suppose I didn’t deserve a blanket as they were only available for business. The result, o got a cold I have not been able to shake off in 6 days which has absolutely ruined my stay in Japan as I hasn’t had the chance to leave my hotel room. Everything else that was good, had overshadowed by this. BE A LITTLE MORE HUMAN

The food was not as good as Air New Zealand. The veg pasta was pass-able but the veg cibotta sandwich was dry, hard and not up to par. The coach staff were attentive and accommodating.

Air conditioning was turned to the wrong setting. Way too hot. The entertainment system kept resetting and didn’t work half the flight. Said something to the crew. They didn’t do anything to help. Plane had a mechanical problem that resulted in 2.5 hour delay. Boarded the plane, had to disembark and get back on.

Flight was delayed by 2 hours. Got lucky that i had a long connection, else would have certainly missed my connecting flight. Food is just okay, specially the breakfast is worse . Asked for water 30 mins before landing, the response is that we are landing so everything is packed . I guess traveling in economy that’s what we get. Probably business class passengers would get a different answer. Only good thing is that wifi service is available from auckland to lax for most part Next time will try united or American and then compare.

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!

Everything you need to know for your flight from Nelson to San Francisco

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Nelson (NSN)
San Francisco (SFO)