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Cheap flights from California to Nelson from $648

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from California to Nelson departing on 9/13. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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11:55 pm - 4:55 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-NSN Nelson
22h 00m2 stops Nadi Auckland Intl
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9:15 am - 1:05 pmNSN  Nelson-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
22h 50m2 stops Auckland Intl Nadi
$1,004Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20
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11:55 pm - 8:05 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-NSN Nelson
25h 10m3 stops Nadi Auckland Intl Christchurch
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9:15 am - 1:05 pmNSN  Nelson-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
22h 50m2 stops Auckland Intl Nadi
$1,020Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20
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11:55 pm - 7:50 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-NSN Nelson
23h 55m2 stops Nadi Auckland Intl
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10:05 am - 1:05 pmNSN  Nelson-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
23h 00m2 stops Auckland Intl Nadi
$1,092Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 4
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9:10 pm - 3:45 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-NSN Nelson
22h 35m1 stop Auckland Intl
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7:05 pm - 12:20 pmNSN  Nelson-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
37h 15m1 stop Auckland Intl
$1,098Air New Zealand
Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 4
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11:55 pm - 8:45 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-NSN Nelson
24h 50m3 stops Nadi Auckland Intl Wellington
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10:05 am - 1:05 pmNSN  Nelson-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
23h 00m2 stops Auckland Intl Nadi
$1,111Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 4
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11:55 pm - 8:05 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-NSN Nelson
25h 10m3 stops Nadi Auckland Intl Christchurch
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7:35 am - 1:05 pmNSN  Nelson-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
24h 30m3 stops Wellington Auckland Intl Nadi
$1,118Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20
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9:10 pm - 12:20 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-NSN Nelson
19h 10m1 stop Auckland Intl
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9:40 am - 12:20 pmNSN  Nelson-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
22h 40m2 stops Wellington Auckland Intl
$1,131Air New Zealand
Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6
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9:10 pm - 12:20 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-NSN Nelson
19h 10m1 stop Auckland Intl
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4:20 pm - 12:20 pmNSN  Nelson-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
16h 00m2 stops Wellington Auckland Intl
$1,132Air New Zealand
Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 4
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9:10 pm - 10:35 amLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-NSN Nelson
17h 25m1 stop Auckland Intl
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1:15 pm - 12:20 pmNSN  Nelson-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
19h 05m1 stop Auckland Intl
$1,139Air New Zealand
Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6
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11:30 pm - 7:50 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-NSN Nelson
25h 20m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Auckland Intl
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6:30 am - 5:05 pmNSN  Nelson-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
29h 35m2 stops Auckland Intl Brisbane
$1,179Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 26

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Air New Zealand flights from California to Nelson

Our best Air New Zealand deals on California to Nelson flight tickets
Air New Zealand
Sep 29
LAX9:10 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
19h 10m
1 stop
NSN12:20 pmNelson
Oct 6
NSN9:40 amNelson
22h 40m
2 stops
LAX12:20 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
$1,131
Air New Zealand
Sep 29
LAX9:10 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
21h 35m
1 stop
NSN2:45 pmNelson
Oct 6
NSN1:15 pmNelson
19h 05m
1 stop
LAX12:20 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
$1,229
Air New Zealand
Sep 13
LAX10:10 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
19h 30m
2 stops
NSN12:40 pmNelson
Sep 20
NSN8:35 amNelson
23h 45m
1 stop
LAX1:20 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
$1,271

Singapore Airlines flights from California to Nelson

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on California to Nelson flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
Feb 1
SFO9:40 amSan Francisco
55h 15m
2 stops
NSN1:55 pmNelson
Feb 4
NSN7:05 pmNelson
57h 45m
2 stops
SFO7:50 amSan Francisco
$2,076
Singapore Airlines
Feb 1
SFO9:40 amSan Francisco
55h 15m
2 stops
NSN1:55 pmNelson
Feb 4
NSN7:05 pmNelson
57h 45m
2 stops
SFO7:50 amSan Francisco
$2,077
Singapore Airlines
Nov 9
LAX10:05 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
37h 55m
2 stops
NSN9:00 amNelson
Nov 12
NSN11:55 amNelson
53h 00m
2 stops
LAX7:55 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles
$2,149

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Nelson that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 18, 2026.
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Los AngelesNelson

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - NSN Nelson

LAXNSN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 9/13

11:55 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops22h 00m

Nelson

Sun 9/20

9:15 am-1:05 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$1,004

Los AngelesNelson

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - NSN Nelson

LAXNSN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 9/13

11:55 pm-8:05 pm

3 stops25h 10m

Nelson

Sun 9/20

9:15 am-1:05 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$1,020

Los AngelesNelson

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - NSN Nelson

LAXNSN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 9/27

11:55 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Nelson

Sun 10/4

10:05 am-1:05 pm

2 stops23h 00m

$1,092

Los AngelesNelson

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - NSN Nelson

LAXNSN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 9/27

9:10 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Nelson

Sun 10/4

7:05 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop37h 15m

$1,098

Los AngelesNelson

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - NSN Nelson

LAXNSN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 9/27

11:55 pm-8:45 pm

3 stops24h 50m

Nelson

Sun 10/4

10:05 am-1:05 pm

2 stops23h 00m

$1,111

Los AngelesNelson

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - NSN Nelson

LAXNSN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 9/13

11:55 pm-8:05 pm

3 stops25h 10m

Nelson

Sun 9/20

7:35 am-1:05 pm

3 stops24h 30m

$1,118

Los AngelesNelson

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - NSN Nelson

LAXNSN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 9/29

9:10 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Nelson

Tue 10/6

9:40 am-12:20 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$1,131
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesNelson

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - NSN Nelson

LAXNSN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 9/27

9:10 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Nelson

Sun 10/4

4:20 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops16h 00m

$1,132

Los AngelesNelson

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - NSN Nelson

LAXNSN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 9/29

9:10 pm-10:35 am

1 stop17h 25m

Nelson

Tue 10/6

1:15 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$1,139

Los AngelesNelson

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - NSN Nelson

LAXNSN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 9/16

11:30 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Nelson

Sat 9/26

6:30 am-5:05 pm

2 stops29h 35m

$1,179

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Best Price Found

$648

Fastest flight time

20h 30m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Nelson from California in the past 72 hours is $648. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Nelson found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,004.
The fastest flight from California to Nelson takes 20h 30m
There are no direct flights from California to Nelson. There are no popular flight routes from California to Nelson.
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    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Nelson Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Nelson Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Nelson Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from California to Nelson

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Air New ZealandPriceFrom $1,100Free CancellationRating
8.0
662 reviews
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