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$918+ 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 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — NSN
Dec 16 — Dec 231
Tue 12/16
Tue 12/23
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,995
(Air New Zealand)

One-way from

$918
(oojo)
From San Francisco to Nelson
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This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Mon 3/1610:45 pmSFO - NSN
1 stop17h 35mAir New Zealand
Thu 3/1911:05 amNSN - SFO
1 stop16h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/13$1,995

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Mon 3/16

10:45 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop17h 35m

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Thu 3/19

11:05 am-7:05 am

1 stop16h 00m

$1,995

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SFO - NSN

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Fri 1/2

10:45 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$918

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SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Fri 1/2

11:20 am-5:00 pm

3 stops56h 40m

$5,357

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Deals found on 11/14

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Nelson (average of $360). 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 November 16, 2025.
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
527 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - BNE

I had no worries going through customs in Canada but in New Zealand there were two machines and it beeped on me. Something on my side. There was nothing on my side. I lifted my top to show, i had a fabric belt tied around my skirt, maybe that which wasn’t knotted is what triggered. Shrug. I do wonder what that was that had me patted lightly with a guard in plastic gloves. so it goes.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
527 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
527 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - BNE

I had no worries going through customs in Canada but in New Zealand there were two machines and it beeped on me. Something on my side. There was nothing on my side. I lifted my top to show, i had a fabric belt tied around my skirt, maybe that which wasn’t knotted is what triggered. Shrug. I do wonder what that was that had me patted lightly with a guard in plastic gloves. so it goes.

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  • 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 35m. Fly via Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. The distance from San Francisco to Nelson is about 6793 mi.

  • 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?

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  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Nelson (average of $360). 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 November 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,093Average$1,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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