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

58 Air New Zealand flights head to Nelson on average each week. Most will be flying from Auckland Intl 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 $1,162, departing from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Air New Zealand is the most popular choice on momondo for this route and has been scored 8.0/10 by 505 of our users.

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8:05 pm - 2:30 pmLAX-NSN

22h 25m1 stop

11:45 am - 11:15 amNSN-LAX

20h 30m1 stop

$1,178Air New Zealand

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Tue, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 9

9:10 pm - 9:30 amLAX-NSN

16h 20m1 stop

3:00 pm - 11:15 amNSN-LAX

17h 15m1 stop

$1,228Air New Zealand

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Tue, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 9

7:05 pm - 2:30 pmDEN-NSN

23h 25m2 stops

6:00 am - 12:29 pmNSN-DEN

25h 29m2 stops

$1,327

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Fri, Jan 30 - Tue, Mar 10

8:45 am - 2:30 pmDEN-NSN

33h 45m2 stops

10:05 am - 12:37 pmNSN-DEN

21h 32m2 stops

$1,377Air Canada

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Sun, Feb 1 - Mon, Mar 9

1:00 pm - 6:35 pmDEN-NSN

33h 35m3 stops

6:00 am - 12:37 pmNSN-DEN

25h 37m2 stops

$1,416

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Fri, Jan 30 - Tue, Mar 10

11:46 am - 2:30 pmDEN-NSN

30h 44m2 stops

10:05 am - 12:37 pmNSN-DEN

21h 32m2 stops

$1,427Air Canada

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Sat, Jan 31 - Fri, Mar 13

7:53 pm - 4:55 pmDEN-NSN

49h 02m3 stops

1:10 pm - 12:40 pmNSN-DEN

42h 30m3 stops

$2,022Qantas Airways

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Fri, Jan 30 - Tue, Mar 10

8:15 pm - 2:30 pmJFK-NSN

48h 15m3 stops

1:15 pm - 11:15 amNSN-JFK

64h 00m3 stops

$2,171Singapore Airlines

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Thu, Jan 1 - Sat, Jan 17

9:00 am - 4:55 pmEWR-NSN

61h 55m3 stops

1:45 pm - 3:23 pmNSN-EWR

43h 38m3 stops

$3,387Qantas Airways

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Thu, Jan 1 - Sat, Jan 17

11:05 pm - 1:55 pmLAX-NSN

42h 50m2 stops

7:45 am - 6:10 pmNSN-LAX

31h 25m2 stops

$3,879Singapore Airlines

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Tue, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 9

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Return

Price

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

Tue 10/28

8:05 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Nelson

Sun 11/9

11:45 am-11:15 am

1 stop20h 30m

$1,178

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

Tue 10/28

9:10 pm-9:30 am

1 stop16h 20m

Nelson

Sun 11/9

3:00 pm-11:15 am

1 stop17h 15m

$1,228

DenverNelson

DEN - NSN

DENNSN

Denver Intl

Fri 1/30

7:05 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Nelson

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-12:29 pm

2 stops25h 29m

$1,327

DenverNelson

DEN - NSN

DENNSN

Denver Intl

Sun 2/1

8:45 am-2:30 pm

2 stops33h 45m

Nelson

Mon 3/9

10:05 am-12:37 pm

2 stops21h 32m

$1,377

DenverNelson

DEN - NSN

DENNSN

Denver Intl

Fri 1/30

1:00 pm-6:35 pm

3 stops33h 35m

Nelson

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-12:37 pm

2 stops25h 37m

$1,416

DenverNelson

DEN - NSN

DENNSN

Denver Intl

Sat 1/31

11:46 am-2:30 pm

2 stops30h 44m

Nelson

Fri 3/13

10:05 am-12:37 pm

2 stops21h 32m

$1,427

DenverNelson

DEN - NSN

DENNSN

Denver Intl

Fri 1/30

7:53 pm-4:55 pm

3 stops49h 02m

Nelson

Tue 3/10

1:10 pm-12:40 pm

3 stops42h 30m

$2,022

New YorkNelson

JFK - NSN

JFKNSN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/1

8:15 pm-2:30 pm

3 stops48h 15m

Nelson

Sat 1/17

1:15 pm-11:15 am

3 stops64h 00m

$2,171

NewarkNelson

EWR - NSN

EWRNSN

Newark

Thu 1/1

9:00 am-4:55 pm

3 stops61h 55m

Nelson

Sat 1/17

1:45 pm-3:23 pm

3 stops43h 38m

$3,387

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

Tue 10/28

11:05 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops42h 50m

Nelson

Sun 11/9

7:45 am-6:10 pm

2 stops31h 25m

$3,879

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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 18h 10m on average. On the other hand, flying from Miami to Wellington takes 27h 35m 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 Round-Trip Price	$1,178
Fastest flight time	16h 20m

The best round-trip flight price to Nelson from United States in the last 72 hours is $1,178 (Los Angeles to Nelson).

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The fastest flight to Nelson from United States takes 16h 20m (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 $138 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 Auckland for $68. This is 63% 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 September 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.