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A direct flight from San Francisco to Nelson takes 0h 00m, covering 17,593 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from San Francisco to Nelson range from $2,236 to $3,482, with an average of $2,712 over the past 12 months. Anything below $2,236 counts as a good deal.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $2,093 to $5,247. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Nelson are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,605, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

Nelson Airport (NSN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
• EZI
• Snap Rentals
• Thrifty
• Apex
• Budget

Flights from San Francisco to Nelson usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Nelson (NSN).

Most connecting flights from San Francisco to Nelson pass through Auckland Intl (AKL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 55% on the San Francisco to Nelson route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $2,236 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $4,893, a difference of $2,657. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Nelson is 20 hours ahead of San Francisco (New Zealand Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.