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$758+ Cheap flights from California to Nelson (NSN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — NSN
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Nelson

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Nelson flight deals. Data was last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,328
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$758
(Kiwi.com)
From California to Nelson
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Cheapest flights from California to Nelson
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Nelson. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/289:10 pmLAX - NSN
1 stop16h 20mAir New Zealand
Sun 11/93:00 pmNSN - LAX
1 stop17h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/15$1,328
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2811:05 pmLAX - NSN
2 stops38h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sun 11/97:45 amNSN - LAX
2 stops31h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/15$2,597
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/288:10 pmLAX - NSN
1 stop18h 00mAir New Zealand
Wed 1/142:35 pmNSN - LAX
2 stops17h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/16$3,632

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Nelson that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Nelson

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

Tue 10/28

9:10 pm-9:30 am

1 stop16h 20m

Nelson

Sun 11/9

3:00 pm-11:15 am

1 stop17h 15m

$1,328

San FranciscoNelson

SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

10:40 am-4:55 pm

2 stops34h 15m

Nelson

Thu 3/19

5:45 pm-8:50 am

2 stops35h 05m

$1,853

San FranciscoNelson

SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

10:45 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Nelson

Thu 3/19

3:50 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$1,998

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

Tue 10/28

11:05 pm-9:30 am

2 stops38h 25m

Nelson

Sun 11/9

7:45 am-6:10 pm

2 stops31h 25m

$2,597

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

Sun 1/11

10:45 pm-9:30 am

2 stops37h 45m

$758

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

Tue 1/13

11:50 am-8:20 am

3 stops47h 30m

$822

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

Thu 1/15

9:30 pm-5:30 pm

3 stops47h 00m

$874

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

Wed 1/14

10:00 am-4:20 pm

2 stops57h 20m

$893

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

Mon 1/12

4:55 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops31h 50m

$920

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

Sat 1/10

8:30 am-9:45 pm

2 stops40h 15m

$926

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

    If you book a flight to Nelson from California, you will be flying to Nelson, which is the city’s only airport. Nelson (NSN) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Nelson.

  • How long is the flight from California to Nelson?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Nelson in 16h 20m. Fly via Air New Zealand or Singapore Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 6765 mi between California and Nelson. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Nelson?

    While some choose either Oakland - Nelson or Los Angeles - Nelson, San Francisco - Nelson is the most popular route from California to Nelson.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Nelson that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Nelson?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Nelson.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Nelson?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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.

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Top airline flying from California to Nelson

Discover the top airline that operate flights from California to Nelson. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,162Average$1,544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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