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Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Nelson (NSN) from $1,793

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Nelson?

Friday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from San Francisco to Nelson. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Nelson.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Nelson (SFO - NSN)?

When flying from San Francisco to Nelson, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Air New Zealand flights from San Francisco to Nelson

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air New Zealand for the route between San Francisco and Nelson. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Air New Zealand flights heading from San Francisco to Nelson. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Fri 5/2410:00 pmSFO - NSN
2 stops19h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 5/2810:05 amNSN - SFO
2 stops21h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/25$1,793
Fri 5/2410:00 pmSFO - NSN
1 stop17h 00mAir New Zealand
Tue 5/283:25 pmNSN - SFO
1 stop16h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/25$1,845

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from San Francisco to Nelson

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between San Francisco and Nelson. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Qantas Airways flights traveling from San Francisco to Nelson. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Fri 5/242:25 pmSFO - NSN
3 stops56h 35mQantas Airways
Tue 5/2810:20 amNSN - SFO
2 stops26h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/25$1,855
Fri 5/242:25 pmSFO - NSN
3 stops56h 35mQantas Airways
Tue 5/288:10 amNSN - SFO
3 stops48h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/25$1,873

Cheap San Francisco to Nelson flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Nelson specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Prices were last updated on April 26, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Nelson in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Fri 5/2410:00 pmSFO - NSN
2 stops19h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 5/2810:05 amNSN - SFO
2 stops21h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/25$1,793
Fri 5/2410:00 pmSFO - NSN
1 stop17h 00mAir New Zealand
Tue 5/283:25 pmNSN - SFO
1 stop16h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/25$1,845
Fri 5/242:25 pmSFO - NSN
3 stops56h 35mQantas Airways
Tue 5/2810:20 amNSN - SFO
2 stops26h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/25$1,855
Fri 5/242:25 pmSFO - NSN
3 stops56h 35mQantas Airways
Tue 5/288:10 amNSN - SFO
3 stops48h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/25$1,873
Thu 5/2312:15 amSFO - NSN
2 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/281:15 pmNSN - SFO
2 stops71h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$2,116

San Francisco to Nelson 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Nelson in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Nelson in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Fri 5/2410:00 pmSFO - NSN
2 stops19h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 5/2810:05 amNSN - SFO
2 stops21h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/25$1,793
Sun 11/107:55 pmSFO - NSN
2 stops41h 45mAir New Zealand
Thu 11/1410:15 amNSN - SFO
2 stops21h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/24$1,796
Sun 11/109:40 amSFO - NSN
2 stops36h 10mSingapore Airlines
Thu 11/147:30 amNSN - SFO
2 stops32h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/25$1,823
Fri 5/2410:00 pmSFO - NSN
1 stop17h 00mAir New Zealand
Tue 5/283:25 pmNSN - SFO
1 stop16h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/25$1,845
Fri 5/242:25 pmSFO - NSN
3 stops56h 35mQantas Airways
Tue 5/2810:20 amNSN - SFO
2 stops26h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/25$1,855
Sun 11/107:45 pmSFO - NSN
2 stops20h 05mAir New Zealand
Thu 11/1411:10 amNSN - SFO
1 stop20h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/25$1,868
Fri 5/242:25 pmSFO - NSN
3 stops56h 35mQantas Airways
Tue 5/288:10 amNSN - SFO
3 stops48h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/25$1,873
Thu 5/2312:15 amSFO - NSN
2 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/281:15 pmNSN - SFO
2 stops71h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$2,116

Find flights from San Francisco to Nelson within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Nelson that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,117 searches. Data last updated April 26, 2024.

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San FranciscoNelson

SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Fri 5/24

2 stops19h 45m

Nelson

Tue 5/28

2 stops21h 45m

$1,793

San FranciscoNelson

SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Fri 5/24

1 stop17h 00m

Nelson

Tue 5/28

1 stop16h 25m

$1,845

San FranciscoNelson

SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Fri 5/24

3 stops56h 35m

Nelson

Tue 5/28

2 stops26h 30m

$1,855

San FranciscoNelson

SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Fri 5/24

3 stops56h 35m

Nelson

Tue 5/28

3 stops48h 40m

$1,873

San FranciscoNelson

SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Thu 5/23

2 stops43h 40m

Nelson

Tue 5/28

2 stops71h 15m

$2,116

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Deals found on 4/25

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Nelson?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Nelson. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Nelson flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Nelson

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Nelson. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Nelson. Reviews last updated April 26, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from San Francisco to Nelson by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
647 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
647 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
647 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
1,003 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
647 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Nelson for under $1,800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Nelson for under $1,800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air New Zealand for just $1,793, but on average you can expect to pay $1,896.

  • What does SFO to NSN mean?

    This is defined as San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Nelson Airport (NSN). Codes like Nelson Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Nelson that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Nelson flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Nelson flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Nelson by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Nelson that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Nelson offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Nelson?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Nelson flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Francisco to Nelson flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to Nelson flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/25.

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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Nelson

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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,097Average$1,466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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