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$723+ 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 11/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — NSN
Sep 24 — Oct 11
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Cheap California to Nelson flights in September & October 2024

Find cheap flight options from California to Nelson specifically for the months of September and October 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,082,863 searches. Prices were last updated on September 19, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from California to Nelson in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2611:45 pmSFO - NSN
2 stops24h 25mAir New Zealand
Mon 11/48:00 amNSN - SFO
2 stops20h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/18$1,235
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Air New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/264:20 pmSFO - NSN
3 stops31h 00mAir New Zealand
Mon 11/48:00 amNSN - SFO
2 stops20h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/18$1,542
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Air New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/264:20 pmSFO - NSN
3 stops23h 05mAir New Zealand
Mon 11/44:00 pmNSN - SFO
3 stops20h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/18$1,627
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 10/209:15 pmSFO - NSN
2 stops47h 50mQantas Airways
Sat 11/25:35 pmNSN - SFO
2 stops43h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/18$1,984
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3112:20 amLAX - NSN
2 stops46h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/166:00 amNSN - LAX
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/18$3,443

California to Nelson 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between California and Nelson in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,082,863 searches. Data last updated September 19, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from California to Nelson in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2611:45 pmSFO - NSN
2 stops24h 25mAir New Zealand
Mon 11/48:00 amNSN - SFO
2 stops20h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/18$1,235
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/18:05 pmLAX - NSN
1 stop18h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 11/162:10 pmNSN - LAX
1 stop18h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/18$1,292
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 10/209:15 pmSFO - NSN
2 stops47h 50mQantas Airways
Sat 11/25:35 pmNSN - SFO
2 stops43h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/18$1,984
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/111:05 pmLAX - NSN
2 stops42h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sat 11/162:10 pmNSN - LAX
3 stops42h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/18$2,717
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3112:20 amLAX - NSN
2 stops46h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/166:00 amNSN - LAX
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/18$3,443

One-way flights to Nelson from California

Search for one-way flight options from California to Nelson. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,082,863 searches. Data last updated September 19, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from California to Nelson. Users in need of a round-trip flight from California to Nelson instead should update the search form at the top of page.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/910:35 pmSFO - NSN
2 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/18$723
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/110:45 pmLAX - NSN
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/19$737
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/18:00 pmLAX - NSN
1 stop17h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/19$862
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/97:50 pmSFO - NSN
1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/18$949
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/94:05 pmSFO - NSN
3 stops30h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/18$1,136
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/94:05 pmSFO - NSN
3 stops30h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/19$1,237

Find flights from California to Nelson within your budget

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 3,082,863 searches. Data last updated September 19, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$1,161 - $3,443

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNelson

SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Fri 2/7

2 stops23h 35m

Nelson

Fri 2/21

1 stop17h 55m

$1,161

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

Fri 11/1

1 stop18h 40m

Nelson

Sat 11/16

1 stop18h 05m

$1,292

San FranciscoNelson

SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Sun 2/9

2 stops24h 45m

Nelson

Thu 2/20

2 stops25h 40m

$1,360

San FranciscoNelson

SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Wed 2/5

2 stops25h 20m

Nelson

Tue 2/18

2 stops23h 26m

$1,588

San FranciscoNelson

SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Sat 2/8

2 stops35h 50m

Nelson

Thu 2/20

2 stops41h 35m

$1,959

San FranciscoNelson

SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Sun 10/20

2 stops47h 50m

Nelson

Sat 11/2

2 stops43h 10m

$1,984

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

Fri 11/1

2 stops42h 00m

Nelson

Sat 11/16

3 stops42h 05m

$2,717

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

Thu 10/31

2 stops46h 50m

Nelson

Sat 11/16

2 stops35h 55m

$3,443

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 9/17

Best time to book a flight from California to Nelson

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Nelson from California with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from California to Nelson

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Nelson including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Nelson?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nelson (average of $805). Flying from California to Nelson in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,182). 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.

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).

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 September 19, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines from California 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,327 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was bad and when asked for upgrade to business class they said it was full but I saw a lot of empty seats . So people don’t do a good service there

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,327 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,327 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was bad and when asked for upgrade to business class they said it was full but I saw a lot of empty seats . So people don’t do a good service there

Air New Zealand
8.1
Very good
541 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,327 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was bad and when asked for upgrade to business class they said it was full but I saw a lot of empty seats . So people don’t do a good service there

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
845 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,327 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was bad and when asked for upgrade to business class they said it was full but I saw a lot of empty seats . So people don’t do a good service there

Air Canada
6.9
Okay
7,692 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,327 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything was bad and when asked for upgrade to business class they said it was full but I saw a lot of empty seats . So people don’t do a good service there

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Nelson. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 flights from California to Nelson for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from California to Nelson for under $1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Air New Zealand for just $1,161, but on average you can expect to pay $1,938.

  • 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 does LAX to NSN mean?

    LAX and NSN are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. LAX to NSN refers to a flight route from Los Angeles Airport to Nelson Airport. San Francisco Airport (SFO), San Diego Airport (SAN), Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA), San Jose Airport (SJC), Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your California 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.

  • Can I find deals on flights from California to Nelson with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter California to Nelson flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

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

    Many airlines flying from California 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 California to Nelson?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on California 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 California to Nelson flight deals updated?

    The California to Nelson flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 9/18.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Nelson?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Nelson (average of $805). Flying from California to Nelson in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,182). 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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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 3,082,863 searches. Data last updated September 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,008Average$1,435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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