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

50 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 515 of our users.

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10:45 pm - 10:20 amLAX-NSN

38h 35m2 stops

12:00 pm - 11:15 amNSN-LAX

20h 15m2 stops

$1,242Multiple Airlines

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dom., nov. 30 - dom., dic. 7

10:45 pm - 9:30 amLAX-NSN

37h 45m2 stops

1:15 pm - 11:15 amNSN-LAX

19h 00m1 stop

$1,248Multiple Airlines

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dom., nov. 30 - dom., dic. 7

10:45 pm - 10:20 amLAX-NSN

38h 35m2 stops

9:30 pm - 11:50 amNSN-LAX

35h 20m3 stops

$1,330Multiple Airlines

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dom., nov. 30 - dom., dic. 7

9:20 am - 9:45 pmHNL-NSN

13h 25m1 stop

2:35 pm - 7:25 amNSN-HNL

39h 50m2 stops

$1,435Air New Zealand

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mar., mar. 24 - sáb., mar. 28

8:05 pm - 10:20 amLAX-NSN

18h 15m1 stop

3:00 pm - 11:15 amNSN-LAX

17h 15m1 stop

$1,476Air New Zealand

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mar., oct. 28 - dom., nov. 9

8:10 pm - 11:10 amLAX-NSN

18h 00m1 stop

3:00 pm - 11:15 amNSN-LAX

17h 15m1 stop

$1,496Air New Zealand

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dom., nov. 30 - dom., dic. 7

7:20 pm - 4:55 pmDFW-NSN

51h 35m2 stops

5:30 pm - 12:30 pmNSN-DFW

37h 00m2 stops

$1,568Qantas Airways

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sáb., mar. 21 - mié., mar. 25

8:15 am - 9:30 amHNL-NSN

26h 15m2 stops

7:45 am - 9:00 amNSN-HNL

24h 15m2 stops

$1,900Qantas Airways

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mar., mar. 24 - sáb., mar. 28

8:15 pm - 2:30 pmJFK-NSN

48h 15m3 stops

5:45 pm - 11:15 amNSN-JFK

59h 30m3 stops

$2,233Singapore Airlines

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jue., ene. 1 - sáb., ene. 17

8:15 pm - 2:30 pmJFK-NSN

48h 15m3 stops

9:25 am - 11:15 amNSN-JFK

43h 50m3 stops

$2,740Singapore Airlines

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jue., nov. 20 - jue., nov. 27

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Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

dom. 11/30

10:45 pm-10:20 am

2 stops38h 35m

Nelson

dom. 12/7

12:00 pm-11:15 am

2 stops20h 15m

$1,242

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

dom. 11/30

10:45 pm-9:30 am

2 stops37h 45m

Nelson

dom. 12/7

1:15 pm-11:15 am

1 stop19h 00m

$1,248

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

dom. 11/30

10:45 pm-10:20 am

2 stops38h 35m

Nelson

dom. 12/7

9:30 pm-11:50 am

3 stops35h 20m

$1,330

HonoluluNelson

HNL - NSN

HNLNSN

Honolulu

mar. 3/24

9:20 am-9:45 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Nelson

sáb. 3/28

2:35 pm-7:25 am

2 stops39h 50m

$1,435

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

mar. 10/28

8:05 pm-10:20 am

1 stop18h 15m

Nelson

dom. 11/9

3:00 pm-11:15 am

1 stop17h 15m

$1,476

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

dom. 11/30

8:10 pm-11:10 am

1 stop18h 00m

Nelson

dom. 12/7

3:00 pm-11:15 am

1 stop17h 15m

$1,496

DallasNelson

DFW - NSN

DFWNSN

Dallas/Fort Worth

sáb. 3/21

7:20 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops51h 35m

Nelson

mié. 3/25

5:30 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops37h 00m

$1,568

HonoluluNelson

HNL - NSN

HNLNSN

Honolulu

mar. 3/24

8:15 am-9:30 am

2 stops26h 15m

Nelson

sáb. 3/28

7:45 am-9:00 am

2 stops24h 15m

$1,900

New YorkNelson

JFK - NSN

JFKNSN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 1/1

8:15 pm-2:30 pm

3 stops48h 15m

Nelson

sáb. 1/17

5:45 pm-11:15 am

3 stops59h 30m

$2,233

New YorkNelson

JFK - NSN

JFKNSN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 11/20

8:15 pm-2:30 pm

3 stops48h 15m

Nelson

jue. 11/27

9:25 am-11:15 am

3 stops43h 50m

$2,740

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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 15m on average. On the other hand, flying from Miami to Wellington takes 28h 40m 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	$711
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,242
Fastest flight time	24h 20m

The best one-way flight price to Nelson from United States in the last 72 hours is $711 (Honolulu to Nelson).

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The best round-trip flight price to Nelson from United States in the last 72 hours is $1,242 (Los Angeles to Nelson).

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The fastest flight to Nelson from United States takes 24h 20m (Honolulu 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 $173 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 Wellington for $38. This is 81% 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 October 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?

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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.

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