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Find cheap flights from the United States to Nelson from $1,591

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to Nelson departing on 1/8. 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 for flights to Nelson, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights to Nelson - Travel Insights & Trends

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

How long is the flight to Nelson?

The duration of your flight to Nelson depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Nelson on KAYAK are from San Francisco, which takes 15h 40m, Los Angeles, which takes 16h 40m, New York, which takes 20h 15m, and Newark, which takes 24h 10m.

How many direct flights to Nelson are there each day?

There are around 27 direct flights from within United States to Nelson every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 08:00 the most common departure time and 43% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to Nelson are there each week?

Each week there are around 188 direct flights from within United States to Nelson. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 18% of flights taking off on this day.

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Cheapest flight

$1,591
Flight from Honolulu to Nelson

FAQs - booking Nelson flights

  • How far is Nelson from central Nelson?

    There are 6 km between Nelson city centre and Nelson.

  • What is the name of Nelson’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Nelson, called Nelson (NSN). It can also be referred to as Nelson.

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

    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 to Nelson.

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Nelson 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 to Nelson?

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

  • Which airline offers the most flights to Nelson?

    Of the 2 airlines that fly to Nelson, Air New Zealand offers the most flights, with around 166 per week, followed by Sounds Air with 22 flights per week.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Nelson

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Nelson flight deals.

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Find which airlines fly direct to Nelson, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

United States to Nelson

Monday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Wednesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Thursday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Friday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Sunday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

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Direct returns

Nelson to United States

Monday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Tuesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Wednesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Thursday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Friday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

Sunday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, +2 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +3 more

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Recent return flight deals

 
These are the cheapest return flights to Nelson found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
1/8Thu
2 stopsAir New Zealand
24h 15mHNL-NSN
5/8Mon
2 stopsAir New Zealand
25h 38mNSN-HNL
$1,591
8/6Sat
2 stops
20h 00mLAX-NSN
15/6Sat
2 stops
24h 40mNSN-LAX
$2,358
29/8Thu
2 stopsAir New Zealand
38h 45mLGA-NSN
19/9Thu
2 stopsAir New Zealand
23h 39mNSN-LGA
$2,516
29/8Thu
2 stopsAir New Zealand
25h 35mJFK-NSN
19/9Thu
2 stopsAir New Zealand
23h 40mNSN-JFK
$2,516
29/8Thu
2 stopsAir New Zealand
34h 05mEWR-NSN
19/9Thu
2 stopsAir New Zealand
30h 03mNSN-EWR
$2,516
29/8Thu
2 stops
36h 20mJFK-NSN
19/9Thu
3 stops
39h 47mNSN-JFK
$2,646
29/10Tue
3 stopsSingapore Airlines
47h 25mJFK-NSN
2/11Sat
3 stopsSingapore Airlines
66h 05mNSN-JFK
$3,372
29/8Thu
3 stopsQantas Airways
32h 21mJFK-NSN
19/9Thu
3 stopsQantas Airways
39h 47mNSN-JFK
$3,390
1/7Mon
2 stopsQantas Airways
30h 45mHNL-NSN
6/7Sat
3 stopsQantas Airways
38h 15mNSN-HNL
$4,446
28/10Mon
2 stopsAir China
50h 40mJFK-NSN
2/11Sat
2 stopsAir China
52h 55mNSN-JFK
$7,566

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