Which airlines fly to Nelson?

Air New Zealand is the airline most momondo users in United States opt for when booking flights to Nelson. Qantas Airways, Fiji Airways and Air Canada are also popular choices when flying to Nelson from United States. Most major airlines flying from United States to Nelson will offer flights on a regular basis, though your options may vary depending on what airport you fly from.

Air New Zealand Flights to Nelson

56 Air New Zealand flights head to Nelson on average each week. Most will be flying from Wellington to Nelson, the most popular route that Air New Zealand operates to Nelson. Prices vary based on when and where you fly from - the cheapest Air New Zealand flight to Nelson found in the past 3 days on momondo was $1,093, departing from Boston Logan Intl. Air New Zealand is the most popular choice on momondo for this route and has been scored 8.0/10 by 526 of our users.

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10:45 pm - 12:20 pmSFO-NSN

16h 35m1 stop

5:35 pm - 12:05 pmNSN-SFO

38h 30m2 stops

$1,034Air New Zealand

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Fri, Feb 27 - Sun, Mar 15

7:50 pm - 10:10 amSFO-NSN

17h 20m2 stops

1:45 pm - 12:05 pmNSN-SFO

18h 20m2 stops

$1,049Air New Zealand

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Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 14

7:50 pm - 9:30 amSFO-NSN

16h 40m1 stop

1:45 pm - 12:05 pmNSN-SFO

18h 20m2 stops

$1,056Air New Zealand

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Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 14

7:50 pm - 10:35 amSFO-NSN

17h 45m1 stop

1:15 pm - 12:05 pmNSN-SFO

18h 50m1 stop

$1,063Air New Zealand

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Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 14

5:20 pm - 6:35 pmSFO-NSN

28h 15m2 stops

11:05 am - 4:55 pmNSN-SFO

25h 50m2 stops

$1,127Multiple Airlines

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Fri, Feb 27 - Sun, Mar 15

9:57 am - 9:30 amMSP-NSN

30h 33m3 stops

3:00 pm - 11:20 pmNSN-MSP

25h 20m2 stops

$1,250Multiple Airlines

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Mon, Apr 6 - Thu, Apr 16

10:05 am - 2:30 pmJFK-NSN

34h 25m3 stops

11:05 am - 10:39 pmNSN-JFK

29h 34m3 stops

$1,516Air Canada

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Sat, Feb 7 - Tue, Feb 17

8:50 pm - 7:35 pmLAX-NSN

25h 45m2 stops

7:45 am - 2:30 pmNSN-LAX

25h 45m2 stops

$1,678Qantas Airways

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Thu, Jan 1 - Sun, Aug 9

8:15 pm - 2:30 pmJFK-NSN

48h 15m3 stops

5:45 pm - 11:15 amNSN-JFK

59h 30m3 stops

$1,858Singapore Airlines

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Sat, Feb 7 - Tue, Feb 17

9:30 pm - 7:35 pmLAX-NSN

25h 05m2 stops

7:45 am - 2:30 pmNSN-LAX

25h 45m2 stops

$2,034Qantas Airways

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Tue, Jan 6 - Sun, Aug 9

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San FranciscoNelson

SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Fri 2/27

10:45 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Nelson

Sun 3/15

5:35 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops38h 30m

$1,034

San FranciscoNelson

SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

7:50 pm-10:10 am

2 stops17h 20m

Nelson

Sat 3/14

1:45 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops18h 20m

$1,049

San FranciscoNelson

SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

7:50 pm-9:30 am

1 stop16h 40m

Nelson

Sat 3/14

1:45 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops18h 20m

$1,056

San FranciscoNelson

SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

7:50 pm-10:35 am

1 stop17h 45m

Nelson

Sat 3/14

1:15 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$1,063

San FranciscoNelson

SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Fri 2/27

5:20 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Nelson

Sun 3/15

11:05 am-4:55 pm

2 stops25h 50m

$1,127

MinneapolisNelson

MSP - NSN

MSPNSN

Minneapolis St Paul

Mon 4/6

9:57 am-9:30 am

3 stops30h 33m

Nelson

Thu 4/16

3:00 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops25h 20m

$1,250

New YorkNelson

JFK - NSN

JFKNSN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/7

10:05 am-2:30 pm

3 stops34h 25m

Nelson

Tue 2/17

11:05 am-10:39 pm

3 stops29h 34m

$1,516

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

Thu 1/1

8:50 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops25h 45m

Nelson

Sun 8/9

7:45 am-2:30 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$1,678

New YorkNelson

JFK - NSN

JFKNSN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/7

8:15 pm-2:30 pm

3 stops48h 15m

Nelson

Tue 2/17

5:45 pm-11:15 am

3 stops59h 30m

$1,858

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

Tue 1/6

9:30 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Nelson

Sun 8/9

7:45 am-2:30 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$2,034

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Nelson flights insights and trends

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How long does it take to fly to Nelson?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in United States you fly out of and what airport in Nelson you fly into. For example, flying from Los Angeles to Wellington takes 17h on average. On the other hand, flying from Miami to Wellington takes 27h 25m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

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Summary info about Nelson flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$736
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,034
Fastest flight time	16h 50m

The best one-way flight price to Nelson from United States in the last 72 hours is $736 (Denver Intl to Nelson).

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The best round-trip flight price to Nelson from United States in the last 72 hours is $1,034 (San Francisco to Nelson).

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The fastest flight to Nelson from United States takes 16h 50m (Los Angeles to Nelson).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Nelson

Is there an alternative airport near Nelson?

Nelson Airport, Blenheim Airport, Picton Koromiko Airport, Takaka Airport or Kaikoura Airport can be an alternative airport used for travel to Nelson.

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Nelson?

With an average price of $170 per person, Nelson Airport is the cheapest airport to fly into when planning your trip to Nelson. This price can fluctuate based on where you are flying from. momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool can help users find the best prices.

What is the absolute cheapest flight to Nelson?

The best deal found on momondo in the last two weeks was a flight to Nelson from Christchurch for $54. This is 72% cheaper than most flight deals to Nelson. To find the cheapest price to Nelson from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Nelson Airport?

Prices for flights to Nelson Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Nelson Airport?

As of November 2025, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights to Nelson Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly to Nelson Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Nelson Airport.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Nelson Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Nelson Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Nelson?

Finding the right flight to Nelson is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. These options can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to Nelson quick and easy, saving you time and money.

Can I find flights to Nelson with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Nelson which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

How can momondo help me find flights to Nelson?

Once all potential Nelson flight options are in front of you momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times amongst many other options.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Nelson right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are not ready to book a flight to Nelson now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert; this is where momondo will track prices on flights to Nelson and let you know when they change.