Nelson

$1,390+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Nelson (NSN)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — NSN
Jul 6 — Jul 131
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Round-trip from

$1,390
(Jetabroad)
From San Francisco to Nelson

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Nelson
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This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/147:54 pmSFO - NSN
3 stops29h 31mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/216:25 pmNSN - SFO
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$1,390
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/1411:05 pmSFO - NSN
2 stops17h 20mAir New Zealand
Thu 8/216:45 amNSN - SFO
1 stop19h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/30$1,480

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San FranciscoNelson

SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Thu 8/14

7:54 pm-8:25 pm

3 stops29h 31m

Nelson

Thu 8/21

6:25 pm-8:10 am

2 stops32h 45m

$1,390

San FranciscoNelson

SFO - NSN

SFONSN

San Francisco

Thu 8/14

11:05 pm-11:25 am

2 stops17h 20m

Nelson

Thu 8/21

6:45 am-7:00 am

1 stop19h 15m

$1,480

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Deals found on 6/30

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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 July 1, 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.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

AKL - SFO

It was a United plane, the seating was too tight.

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

    Air New Zealand, at $1,480, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Nelson..

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