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

61 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 527 of our users.

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11:45 pm - 7:35 pmLAX-NSN

23h 50m2 stops

6:30 am - 12:50 pmNSN-LAX

26h 20m2 stops

$726Multiple Airlines

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sáb., mar. 14 - sáb., mar. 28

11:30 pm - 7:35 pmLAX-NSN

23h 05m1 stop

11:05 am - 6:55 amNSN-LAX

16h 50m1 stop

$870Multiple Airlines

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dom., feb. 15 - mar., feb. 24

8:50 pm - 9:45 pmLAX-NSN

27h 55m2 stops

6:30 am - 6:55 amNSN-LAX

21h 25m1 stop

$882Multiple Airlines

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dom., feb. 15 - mar., feb. 24

10:45 pm - 7:35 pmLAX-NSN

23h 50m2 stops

6:30 am - 12:00 pmNSN-LAX

26h 30m2 stops

$956Multiple Airlines

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dom., feb. 15 - mar., feb. 24

8:05 pm - 11:10 amLAX-NSN

19h 05m1 stop

6:30 am - 12:15 pmNSN-LAX

25h 45m1 stop

$1,072Air New Zealand

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sáb., mar. 14 - sáb., mar. 28

8:05 pm - 10:10 amLAX-NSN

18h 05m2 stops

6:30 am - 11:40 amNSN-LAX

25h 10m1 stop

$1,102Air New Zealand

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sáb., mar. 14 - sáb., mar. 28

4:30 pm - 7:35 pmJFK-NSN

57h 05m3 stops

1:10 pm - 2:25 pmNSN-JFK

43h 15m3 stops

$1,705Qantas Airways

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sáb., feb. 7 - mar., feb. 17

11:00 am - 7:35 pmJFK-NSN

62h 35m3 stops

1:10 pm - 2:25 pmNSN-JFK

43h 15m3 stops

$1,708Qantas Airways

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sáb., feb. 7 - mar., feb. 17

9:15 pm - 2:30 pmJFK-NSN

48h 15m3 stops

5:45 pm - 11:10 amNSN-JFK

58h 25m3 stops

$2,368Singapore Airlines

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mar., mar. 24 - vie., mar. 27

9:15 pm - 2:30 pmJFK-NSN

48h 15m3 stops

5:45 pm - 6:50 pmNSN-JFK

66h 05m2 stops

$2,585Singapore Airlines

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mar., mar. 24 - vie., mar. 27

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Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

sáb. 3/14

11:45 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops23h 50m

Nelson

sáb. 3/28

6:30 am-12:50 pm

2 stops26h 20m

$726

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

dom. 2/15

11:30 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Nelson

mar. 2/24

11:05 am-6:55 am

1 stop16h 50m

$870

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

dom. 2/15

8:50 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Nelson

mar. 2/24

6:30 am-6:55 am

1 stop21h 25m

$882

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

dom. 2/15

10:45 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops23h 50m

Nelson

mar. 2/24

6:30 am-12:00 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$956

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

sáb. 3/14

8:05 pm-11:10 am

1 stop19h 05m

Nelson

sáb. 3/28

6:30 am-12:15 pm

1 stop25h 45m

$1,072

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

sáb. 3/14

8:05 pm-10:10 am

2 stops18h 05m

Nelson

sáb. 3/28

6:30 am-11:40 am

1 stop25h 10m

$1,102

New YorkNelson

JFK - NSN

JFKNSN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 2/7

4:30 pm-7:35 pm

3 stops57h 05m

Nelson

mar. 2/17

1:10 pm-2:25 pm

3 stops43h 15m

$1,705

New YorkNelson

JFK - NSN

JFKNSN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 2/7

11:00 am-7:35 pm

3 stops62h 35m

Nelson

mar. 2/17

1:10 pm-2:25 pm

3 stops43h 15m

$1,708

New YorkNelson

JFK - NSN

JFKNSN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 3/24

9:15 pm-2:30 pm

3 stops48h 15m

Nelson

vie. 3/27

5:45 pm-11:10 am

3 stops58h 25m

$2,368

New YorkNelson

JFK - NSN

JFKNSN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 3/24

9:15 pm-2:30 pm

3 stops48h 15m

Nelson

vie. 3/27

5:45 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops66h 05m

$2,585

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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 23h 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	$918
Best Round-Trip Price	$726
Fastest flight time	21h 10m

The best one-way flight price to Nelson from United States in the last 72 hours is $918 (San Francisco to Nelson).

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The best round-trip flight price to Nelson from United States in the last 72 hours is $726 (Los Angeles to Nelson).

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The fastest flight to Nelson from United States takes 21h 10m (San Francisco 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.