What airport do you fly into for flights to Nelson?

Booking a flight to Nelson (NSN) is your only option if you intend on flying to Nelson. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Nelson to Nelson’s city center.

Can I find cheaper flights to Nelson if I am willing to have layovers?

Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Nelson on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Nelson?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air New Zealand is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Nelson.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Nelson?

Nelson is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Nelson. One-way flights to Nelson typically cost $45, while round-trip flights cost around $71.

How much is a round-trip flight to Nelson?

A round-trip flight to Nelson will typically cost around $120, however they can be found for as little as $71.

Where does the fastest flight to Nelson depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Nelson, San Francisco offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 15 minutes).

Does Nelson have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Nelson can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Nelson?

Yes. Nelson has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Cosy caravan fun in sunny Nelson is the closest property to Nelson (0.0 mi away from Nelson).

Most accurate provider : Out of all of the providers offering Nelson flight deals, Cheapflights users have found AranGrant to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Nelson flight deals on Cheapflights and AranGrant. This is based on searches made for Nelson flights over the past month.

Most trusted provider : AranGrant is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Nelson flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 1 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), AranGrant has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Nelson. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

$2,948+ Flights to Nelson, New Zealand

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Cheapest flights to Nelson
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Nelson. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 2月 21, 2025.

日 3/239:15 pmJFK - NSN

3 stops46h 15mSingapore Airlines

日 3/307:20 amNSN - JFK

3 stops44h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 2/20$2,948

日 3/2310:35 amEWR - NSN

2 stops38h 55mSingapore Airlines

日 3/3011:50 amNSN - EWR

2 stops59h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 2/20$4,446

Last-minute flights to Nelson
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日 3/239:15 pmJFK - NSN

3 stops46h 15mSingapore Airlines

日 3/307:20 amNSN - JFK

3 stops44h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 2/20$2,948

日 3/2310:35 amEWR - NSN

2 stops38h 55mSingapore Airlines

日 3/3011:50 amNSN - EWR

2 stops59h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 2/20$4,446

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkNelson

JFK - NSN

JFKNSN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

日 3/23

9:15 pm-12:30 pm

3 stops46h 15m

Nelson

日 3/30

7:20 am-11:10 am

3 stops44h 50m

$2,948

NewarkNelson

EWR - NSN

EWRNSN

Newark

日 3/23

10:35 am-6:30 pm

2 stops38h 55m

Nelson

日 3/30

11:50 am-6:00 am

2 stops59h 10m

$4,446

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Deals found on 2/20

Compare providers for flights to Nelson

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Nelson in February.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
AranGrant	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Nelson flight deals, Cheapflights users have found AranGrant to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Nelson flight deals on Cheapflights and AranGrant. This is based on searches made for Nelson flights over the past month.
Most trusted provider: AranGrant is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Nelson flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 1 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), AranGrant has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Nelson. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Travel insights for flights to Nelson

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How long is the flight to Nelson?

On average, a flight from New York to Nelson takes 34 hours 27 minutes. Flights to Nelson from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Rainfall in Nelson 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

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).

Best Time to Fly to Nelson, New Zealand

Nelson has more yearly sunshine than any other destination in New Zealand, so you’ll no doubt experience plenty of great weather no matter when you travel. Summertime is from December to February, and is usually the best, if not the cheapest, time to visit the region. Not only is this climate perfect for exploring the various national parks, beaches and numerous outdoor activities, but school terms fall within these months, meaning much cheaper accommodations and flight prices.

Getting around Nelson, New Zealand

The city itself is easy to get around on foot or on a bicycle, and these modes of transport are ideal for checking out some of the local scenery. Whilst there is also a city bus service, if you really want to enjoy the sites and attractions further afield, a car rental from the nearby airport would be the best option, providing both comfort and convenience.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Nelson?
Booking a flight to Nelson (NSN) is your only option if you intend on flying to Nelson. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Nelson to Nelson’s city center.
Can I find cheaper flights to Nelson if I am willing to have layovers?
Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Nelson on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Nelson?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air New Zealand is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Nelson.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Nelson?
Nelson is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Nelson. One-way flights to Nelson typically cost $45, while round-trip flights cost around $71.
How much is a round-trip flight to Nelson?
A round-trip flight to Nelson will typically cost around $120, however they can be found for as little as $71.
Where does the fastest flight to Nelson depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Nelson, San Francisco offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 15 minutes).
Does Nelson have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Nelson can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Nelson?
Yes. Nelson has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Cosy caravan fun in sunny Nelson is the closest property to Nelson (0.0 mi away from Nelson).

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$2,948+ Cheap flights to Nelson

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