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

57 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 533 of our users.

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7:41 pm - 3:45 pmDFW-NSN

26h 04m2 stops

6:30 am - 4:28 pmNSN-DFW

27h 58m2 stops

$1,350Air New Zealand

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Sat, Mar 21 - Wed, Mar 25

7:20 pm - 11:40 amJFK-NSN

22h 20m2 stops

5:35 pm - 5:00 pmNSN-JFK

41h 25m2 stops

$1,434Air New Zealand

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Sat, Feb 14 - Sun, Feb 22

11:31 am - 9:30 amEWR-NSN

27h 59m3 stops

3:00 pm - 9:48 pmNSN-EWR

24h 48m2 stops

$1,554Multiple Airlines

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Sat, Feb 7 - Tue, Feb 17

10:15 am - 9:30 amEWR-NSN

29h 15m3 stops

3:50 pm - 10:49 pmNSN-EWR

24h 59m3 stops

$1,659Multiple Airlines

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Sat, Feb 7 - Tue, Feb 17

9:30 am - 7:35 pmJFK-NSN

40h 05m3 stops

1:45 pm - 2:25 pmNSN-JFK

42h 40m3 stops

$1,708Qantas Airways

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Sat, Feb 7 - Tue, Feb 17

11:05 pm - 2:30 pmLAX-NSN

43h 25m2 stops

7:45 am - 8:55 pmNSN-LAX

33h 10m2 stops

$1,880Singapore Airlines

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Sun, Mar 8 - Thu, Mar 12

2:00 pm - 2:30 pmHNL-NSN

25h 30m2 stops

10:05 am - 11:43 amNSN-HNL

24h 38m2 stops

$1,886Air Canada

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Fri, Mar 6 - Tue, Mar 10

6:25 pm - 2:30 pmEWR-NSN

26h 05m2 stops

10:05 am - 3:53 pmNSN-EWR

23h 48m2 stops

$1,920Air Canada

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Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8

9:40 pm - 5:00 pmDFW-NSN

48h 20m2 stops

6:00 pm - 8:35 amNSN-DFW

57h 35m2 stops

$2,265Qantas Airways

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Sun, Jan 4 - Sun, Jan 11

10:05 pm - 9:30 amLAX-NSN

38h 25m2 stops

5:45 pm - 10:55 amNSN-LAX

38h 10m3 stops

$5,302Singapore Airlines

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Sun, Dec 28 - Wed, Jan 14

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Price

DallasNelson

DFW - NSN

DFWNSN

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 3/21

7:41 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops26h 04m

Nelson

Wed 3/25

6:30 am-4:28 pm

2 stops27h 58m

$1,350

New YorkNelson

JFK - NSN

JFKNSN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/14

7:20 pm-11:40 am

2 stops22h 20m

Nelson

Sun 2/22

5:35 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops41h 25m

$1,434

NewarkNelson

EWR - NSN

EWRNSN

Newark

Sat 2/7

11:31 am-9:30 am

3 stops27h 59m

Nelson

Tue 2/17

3:00 pm-9:48 pm

2 stops24h 48m

$1,554

NewarkNelson

EWR - NSN

EWRNSN

Newark

Sat 2/7

10:15 am-9:30 am

3 stops29h 15m

Nelson

Tue 2/17

3:50 pm-10:49 pm

3 stops24h 59m

$1,659

New YorkNelson

JFK - NSN

JFKNSN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/7

9:30 am-7:35 pm

3 stops40h 05m

Nelson

Tue 2/17

1:45 pm-2:25 pm

3 stops42h 40m

$1,708

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

Sun 3/8

11:05 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops43h 25m

Nelson

Thu 3/12

7:45 am-8:55 pm

2 stops33h 10m

$1,880

HonoluluNelson

HNL - NSN

HNLNSN

Honolulu

Fri 3/6

2:00 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops25h 30m

Nelson

Tue 3/10

10:05 am-11:43 am

2 stops24h 38m

$1,886

NewarkNelson

EWR - NSN

EWRNSN

Newark

Wed 3/4

6:25 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops26h 05m

Nelson

Sun 3/8

10:05 am-3:53 pm

2 stops23h 48m

$1,920

DallasNelson

DFW - NSN

DFWNSN

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 1/4

9:40 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops48h 20m

Nelson

Sun 1/11

6:00 pm-8:35 am

2 stops57h 35m

$2,265

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

Sun 12/28

10:05 pm-9:30 am

2 stops38h 25m

Nelson

Wed 1/14

5:45 pm-10:55 am

3 stops38h 10m

$5,302

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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 20h 35m 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	$960
Best Round-Trip Price	$1,224
Fastest flight time	19h 30m

The best one-way flight price to Nelson from United States in the last 72 hours is $960 (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 $1,224 (Los Angeles to Nelson).

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The fastest flight to Nelson from United States takes 19h 30m (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.