How long is the flight from California to Nelson?

There are many flights that can get you from California to Nelson in 16h 25m. Fly via Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, 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.

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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from California to Nelson?

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to NSN?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Nelson as you normally would.

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.

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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Sun 12/288:10 pmLAX - NSN

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Wed 1/142:20 pmNSN - LAX

1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand

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Tue 5/122:50 pmNSN - LAX

1 stop17h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/25

$1,027

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2 stops48h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/27

$1,341

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2 stops20h 14mMultiple Airlines

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$1,412

Mon 4/2011:40 pmLAX - NSN

2 stops45h 05mSingapore Airlines

Tue 5/125:30 pmNSN - LAX

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Deal found 12/25

$1,869

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2 stops18h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/27

$1,456

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2 stops24h 50mQantas Airways

Tue 5/121:10 pmNSN - LAX

2 stops35h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/25

$1,790

Sat 5/211:30 amSFO - NSN

2 stops33h 15mSingapore Airlines

Wed 5/610:05 amNSN - SFO

2 stops42h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$1,886

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Sun 12/288:10 pmLAX - NSN

1 stop17h 25mAir New Zealand

Wed 1/142:20 pmNSN - LAX

1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/27

$6,992

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Mon 1/1910:45 pmSFO - NSN

1 stop18h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/27

$874

Mon 1/199:54 pmSFO - NSN

3 stops48h 41mMultiple Airlines

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$898

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2 stops20h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/27

$1,173

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4:03 pm-10:35 am

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2 stops20h 14m

$1,412

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SFONSN

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7:50 pm-10:35 am

1 stop17h 45m

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1:45 pm-11:05 am

2 stops18h 20m

$1,456

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LAXNSN

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Mon 4/20

11:30 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Nelson

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$1,790

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LAXNSN

Los Angeles

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11:40 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops45h 05m

Nelson

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5:30 pm-12:50 pm

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$1,869

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SFONSN

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11:30 am-3:45 pm

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Nelson

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2 stops42h 35m

$1,886

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SFONSN

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Mon 1/19

10:45 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$874

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SFONSN

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

9:54 pm-7:35 pm

3 stops48h 41m

$898

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SFO - NSN

SFONSN

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4:10 pm-10:00 am

2 stops20h 50m

$1,173

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Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nelson (average of $388). Flying from California to Nelson in December is currently the most expensive (average of $995). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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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 25m. Fly via Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, 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 Los Angeles - Nelson or Santa Rosa Sonoma County - 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Nelson?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nelson (average of $388). Flying from California to Nelson in December is currently the most expensive (average of $995). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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