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Cheap flights from California to Nelson from $988

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from California to Nelson departing on 3/7. 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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Multiple Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 4:55 pm
LAX
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NSN
21h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 1:05 pm
NSN
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LAX
22h 00m
2 stops
$988Multiple Airlines
Sat, Mar 7 - Tue, Apr 14
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10:25 pm - 6:35 pm
LAX
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NSN
24h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:30 pm
NSN
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LAX
27h 30m
2 stops
$1,036Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26
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10:35 pm - 5:00 pm
LAX
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NSN
21h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 1:05 pm
NSN
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LAX
22h 00m
2 stops
$1,073Multiple Airlines
Sat, Mar 7 - Tue, Apr 14
Air New Zealand Logo
9:10 pm - 7:35 pm
LAX
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NSN
26h 25m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
5:30 pm - 12:05 pm
NSN
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LAX
37h 35m
1 stop
$1,081Air New Zealand
Wed, Mar 18 - Sat, Apr 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 5:00 pm
LAX
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NSN
21h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 1:05 pm
NSN
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LAX
22h 00m
2 stops
$1,093Multiple Airlines
Sat, Mar 7 - Tue, Apr 14
Air New Zealand Logo
9:10 pm - 11:10 am
LAX
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NSN
18h 00m
1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
5:45 pm - 12:05 pm
NSN
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LAX
37h 20m
2 stops
$1,107Air New Zealand
Wed, Mar 18 - Sat, Apr 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:35 pm - 4:55 pm
LAX
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NSN
21h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 1:00 pm
NSN
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LAX
26h 30m
2 stops
$1,150Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
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11:00 am - 1:55 pm
SFO
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NSN
55h 55m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 9:10 am
NSN
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SFO
34h 40m
2 stops
$1,887Singapore Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 6
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11:00 am - 8:05 am
SFO
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NSN
74h 05m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 9:10 am
NSN
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SFO
42h 05m
2 stops
$1,888Singapore Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 6
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11:30 am - 7:35 pm
SFO
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NSN
36h 05m
3 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
9:30 am - 4:45 pm
NSN
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SFO
27h 15m
2 stops
$1,947Qantas Airways
Thu, Mar 19 - Sun, Mar 29

Air New Zealand flights from California to Nelson

Our best Air New Zealand deals on California to Nelson flight tickets
Air New Zealand
Mar 18
LAX9:10 pmLos Angeles
26h 25m
1 stop
NSN7:35 pmNelson
Apr 18
NSN5:30 pmNelson
37h 35m
1 stop
LAX12:05 pmLos Angeles
$1,081
Air New Zealand
Mar 18
LAX9:10 pmLos Angeles
18h 00m
1 stop
NSN11:10 amNelson
Apr 18
NSN5:45 pmNelson
37h 20m
2 stops
LAX12:05 pmLos Angeles
$1,107
Air New Zealand
Mar 4
LAX4:10 pmLos Angeles
20h 20m
2 stops
NSN9:30 amNelson
Mar 11
NSN3:00 pmNelson
17h 15m
1 stop
LAX12:15 pmLos Angeles
$1,207

Qantas Airways flights from California to Nelson

Our best Qantas Airways deals on California to Nelson flight tickets
Qantas Airways
May 3
LAX10:10 pmLos Angeles
24h 00m
2 stops
NSN5:10 pmNelson
May 7
NSN5:45 pmNelson
41h 45m
2 stops
LAX4:30 pmLos Angeles
$1,412
Qantas Airways
Mar 19
SFO11:30 amSan Francisco
36h 05m
3 stops
NSN7:35 pmNelson
Mar 29
NSN9:30 amNelson
27h 15m
2 stops
SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco
$1,947
Qantas Airways
Mar 19
SFO11:30 amSan Francisco
36h 05m
3 stops
NSN7:35 pmNelson
Mar 28
NSN5:30 pmNelson
43h 15m
2 stops
SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco
$2,144

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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 February 5, 2026.
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Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

Sat 3/7

10:35 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops21h 20m

Nelson

Tue 4/14

10:05 am-1:05 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$988

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

Thu 3/19

10:25 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops24h 10m

Nelson

Thu 3/26

6:00 am-1:30 pm

2 stops27h 30m

$1,036

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

Sat 3/7

10:35 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops21h 25m

Nelson

Tue 4/14

10:05 am-1:05 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$1,073

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

Wed 3/18

9:10 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Nelson

Sat 4/18

5:30 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop37h 35m

$1,081

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

Sat 3/7

10:35 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops21h 25m

Nelson

Tue 4/14

10:05 am-1:05 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$1,093

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

Wed 3/18

9:10 pm-11:10 am

1 stop18h 00m

Nelson

Sat 4/18

5:45 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops37h 20m

$1,107

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

Wed 3/4

10:35 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops21h 20m

Nelson

Wed 3/11

6:30 am-1:00 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$1,150

San FranciscoNelson

SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

11:00 am-1:55 pm

2 stops55h 55m

Nelson

Wed 5/6

5:30 pm-9:10 am

2 stops34h 40m

$1,887

San FranciscoNelson

SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

11:00 am-8:05 am

2 stops74h 05m

Nelson

Wed 5/6

10:05 am-9:10 am

2 stops42h 05m

$1,888

San FranciscoNelson

SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Thu 3/19

11:30 am-7:35 pm

3 stops36h 05m

Nelson

Sun 3/29

9:30 am-4:45 pm

2 stops27h 15m

$1,947

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What airlines fly to Nelson?

Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Nelson from California according to our data. Air New Zealand is the first choice among our users, with 80% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Nelson. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Nelson on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Cheap California to Nelson flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from California to Nelson

Fastest flight time

21h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from California to Nelson takes 21h 20m
There are no direct flights from California to Nelson. There are no popular flight routes from California to Nelson.
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from California to Nelson Airport?

    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 $1,093Free CancellationRating
8.0
580 reviews
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