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$1,392+ Cheap flights to Nelson

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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— NSN
Dec 26 — Jan 21
Fri 12/26
Fri 1/2
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Nelson in 2025

Find the latest flights to Nelson in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on November 26, 2025.

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$1,385
From New York to Nelson
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Nelson. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on November 26, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:45 amJFK - NSN
2 stops63h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1712:00 pmNSN - JFK
2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/26$6,582

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Price

New YorkNelson

JFK - NSN

JFKNSN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/5

7:20 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop23h 00m

Nelson

Thu 3/19

1:45 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops21h 15m

$1,392

NewarkNelson

EWR - NSN

EWRNSN

Newark

Sat 2/7

8:40 am-10:35 am

2 stops31h 55m

Nelson

Tue 2/17

4:15 pm-3:27 pm

2 stops41h 12m

$1,400

New YorkNelson

LGA - NSN

LGANSN

New York LaGuardia

Thu 3/5

3:39 pm-11:10 am

2 stops25h 31m

Nelson

Thu 3/19

3:00 pm-11:14 pm

2 stops25h 14m

$1,400

New YorkNelson

JFK - NSN

JFKNSN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/7

7:20 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop30h 15m

Nelson

Tue 2/17

5:30 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops65h 30m

$1,539

New YorkNelson

LGA - NSN

LGANSN

New York LaGuardia

Thu 3/5

3:20 pm-12:20 pm

3 stops27h 00m

Nelson

Thu 3/19

3:00 pm-8:51 pm

2 stops22h 51m

$1,814

New YorkNelson

JFK - NSN

JFKNSN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/5

8:15 pm-10:00 am

3 stops43h 45m

Nelson

Thu 3/19

11:45 am-12:15 pm

3 stops41h 30m

$1,883

New YorkNelson

JFK - NSN

JFKNSN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/7

8:15 pm-4:55 pm

3 stops50h 40m

Nelson

Tue 2/17

7:45 am-11:15 am

3 stops45h 30m

$1,988

NewarkNelson

EWR - NSN

EWRNSN

Newark

Sat 1/10

6:25 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops30h 10m

Nelson

Sat 1/17

3:00 pm-4:59 pm

2 stops43h 59m

$2,196

New YorkNelson

JFK - NSN

JFKNSN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/1

7:20 pm-11:10 am

1 stop21h 50m

Nelson

Sat 1/17

3:00 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$2,366

New YorkNelson

LGA - NSN

LGANSN

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/9

3:39 pm-10:35 am

2 stops25h 56m

Nelson

Wed 3/11

1:15 pm-9:57 pm

2 stops25h 42m

$2,459

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Deals found on 11/23

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Compare providers for flights to Nelson

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Nelson in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Nelson flight deals, Cheapflights users have found AranGrant to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about 90-95% of the time, users can find the same price on Nelson flight deals on Cheapflights and AranGrant. This is based on searches made for Nelson flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: AranGrant is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Nelson flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), AranGrant has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Nelson. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Nelson

How long is the flight to Nelson?

On average, a flight from New York to Nelson takes 27 hours 11 minutes. Flights to Nelson from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Rainfall in Nelson by month

Plan your trip to Nelson by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Nelson ranges from 2.8 - 3.1 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Nelson when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in Nelson by month

Plan your trip to Nelson by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Nelson, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

FAQs about flying to Nelson

Best Time to Fly to Nelson, New Zealand

Nelson has more yearly sunshine than any other destination in New Zealand, so you’ll no doubt experience plenty of great weather no matter when you travel. Summertime is from December to February, and is usually the best, if not the cheapest, time to visit the region. Not only is this climate perfect for exploring the various national parks, beaches and numerous outdoor activities, but school terms fall within these months, meaning much cheaper accommodations and flight prices.

Getting around Nelson, New Zealand

The city itself is easy to get around on foot or on a bicycle, and these modes of transport are ideal for checking out some of the local scenery. Whilst there is also a city bus service, if you really want to enjoy the sites and attractions further afield, a car rental from the nearby airport would be the best option, providing both comfort and convenience.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Nelson?

    Booking a flight to Nelson (NSN) is your only option if you intend on flying to Nelson. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Nelson to Nelson’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Nelson if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Nelson on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Nelson?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air New Zealand is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Nelson.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Nelson?

    Nelson is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Nelson. One-way flights to Nelson typically cost $49, while round-trip flights cost around $135.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Nelson?

    A round-trip flight to Nelson will typically cost around $197, however they can be found for as little as $135.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Nelson depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Nelson, San Francisco offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 40 minutes).

  • Does Nelson have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Nelson can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Nelson?

    Yes. Nelson has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Cosy caravan fun in sunny Nelson with wifi! is the closest property to Nelson (0.0 mi away from Nelson).

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