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$643+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — NSN
Mar 14 — Mar 211
Sat 3/14
Sat 3/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Nelson

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Nelson
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Nelson. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 12, 2026.

This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1810:05 pm
SFO
-
NSN
2 stops21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/2510:05 am
NSN
-
SFO
2 stops23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$1,047
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Mon 5/184:40 pm
SFO
-
NSN
2 stops21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/15:30 pm
NSN
-
SFO
2 stops18h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,336
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/95:20 pm
SFO
-
NSN
2 stops21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/163:00 pm
NSN
-
SFO
2 stops21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$1,352
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Mon 5/1810:05 pm
SFO
-
NSN
1 stop16h 30m
Air New Zealand
Mon 6/16:30 am
NSN
-
SFO
1 stop19h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/7$1,364
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Wed 11/187:50 pm
SFO
-
NSN
1 stop16h 45m
Air New Zealand
Wed 11/254:15 pm
NSN
-
SFO
1 stop15h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/10$1,366
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/98:50 pm
SFO
-
NSN
1 stop17h 45m
Air New Zealand
Mon 3/163:00 pm
NSN
-
SFO
1 stop17h 05m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 2/9$1,582
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Mon 5/1811:15 am
SFO
-
NSN
3 stops34h 55m
Qantas Airways
Mon 6/15:45 pm
NSN
-
SFO
2 stops43h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 2/8$1,719

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Nelson

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Nelson (NSN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 12, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,336
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$643
(Kiwi.com)
From San Francisco to Nelson
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Nelson that are best for you.

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San FranciscoNelson

SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

5:20 pm-10:35 am

2 stops21h 15m

Nelson

Mon 3/16

3:00 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops21h 30m

$1,352

San FranciscoNelson

SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

8:50 pm-10:35 am

1 stop17h 45m

Nelson

Mon 3/16

3:00 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$1,582

San FranciscoNelson

SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

11:00 am-3:45 pm

2 stops57h 45m

Nelson

Wed 5/6

6:30 am-9:10 am

2 stops45h 40m

$1,887

San FranciscoNelson

SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Fri 2/20

10:05 pm-11:15 am

3 stops40h 10m

$643

San FranciscoNelson

SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

10:05 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$646

San FranciscoNelson

SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

6:53 pm-9:45 pm

3 stops53h 52m

$706

San FranciscoNelson

SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

6:00 am-10:10 am

3 stops55h 10m

$757

San FranciscoNelson

SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

6:00 am-8:45 pm

3 stops41h 45m

$795

San FranciscoNelson

SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

10:45 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$807

San FranciscoNelson

SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

11:42 am-10:35 am

3 stops49h 53m

$856

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Deals found on 2/10

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Nelson

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Nelson from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Nelson

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Nelson (average of $388). Flying from San Francisco to Nelson in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,544). 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.

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 February 12, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from San Francisco to Nelson have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
582 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
582 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
582 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Nelson?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Nelson in 17h 45m. Fly via Air New Zealand or Singapore Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from San Francisco to Nelson is about 6793 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Nelson round-trip?

    Air New Zealand, at $1,093, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Nelson..

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Nelson?

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

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

    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.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Nelson (average of $388). Flying from San Francisco to Nelson in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,544). 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 San Francisco to Nelson

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Francisco 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 February 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,093Average$1,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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