Cheap flights from LAX to NSN (Los Angeles Intl. to Nelson)

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Cheap Flights from LAX to NSN starting at $767 One Way, $1,107 Round Trip

Prices starting at $1,107 for return flights and $767 for one-way flights to Nelson were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 8
LAX
Los Angeles
NSN
Nelson
$1,107 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,107
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Sun, Mar 1 from Los Angeles to Nelson, returning Sun, Mar 8, priced at $1,107 found 4 days ago
Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 8
LAX
Los Angeles
NSN
Nelson
$1,509 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,509
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sun, Mar 1 from Los Angeles to Nelson, returning Sun, Mar 8, priced at $1,509 found 4 days ago
Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 8
LAX
Los Angeles
NSN
Nelson
$1,554 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,554
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sun, Mar 1 from Los Angeles to Nelson, returning Sun, Mar 8, priced at $1,554 found 4 days ago
Mon, Dec 14 - Wed, Dec 30
LAX
Los Angeles
NSN
Nelson
$1,871 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,871
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Mon, Dec 14 from Los Angeles to Nelson, returning Wed, Dec 30, priced at $1,871 found 3 days ago
Mon, Dec 14 - Wed, Dec 30
LAX
Los Angeles
NSN
Nelson
$1,897 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,897
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Mon, Dec 14 from Los Angeles to Nelson, returning Wed, Dec 30, priced at $1,897 found 3 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Nelson

Airport Hotels near Nelson

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

3.5 out of 5
6 Point Road Stoke Nelson South Island
$106 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
$122 total
Mar 14 - Mar 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Marsden Recreation Ground and Greenmeadows ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (876 reviews)
Extremely helpful staff. Beautiful patio at the hotel. Clean rooms. Good restaurants right by.

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

3 out of 5
40 Waimea Road Nelson
$83 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$95 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
Very clean and proximity to city was great.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

The Hotel Nelson
The Beachcomber Hotel

The Beachcomber Hotel

3.5 out of 5
23 Beach Road Nelson
$102 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$118 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Natureland ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (657 reviews)
We were on a queen room. The bed was comfortable and the room a good size. It has recently been refurbished to a good standard. There is a microwave, coffee plunger and crockery but washing up all as to be done in the bathroom sink which is a bit odd.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

The Beachcomber Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

3 out of 5
40 Waimea Road Nelson
$83 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$95 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
Very clean and proximity to city was great.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

The Hotel Nelson
Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson

3.5 out of 5
108-110 Collingwood Street Nelson
$109 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$126 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a business center. Popular attractions Nelson Provincial ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (484 reviews)
Very efficient toilets. Staff however could have helped us with our bags into the storage cupboard

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Quest Nelson
The Beachcomber Hotel

The Beachcomber Hotel

3.5 out of 5
23 Beach Road Nelson
$102 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$118 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Natureland ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (657 reviews)
We were on a queen room. The bed was comfortable and the room a good size. It has recently been refurbished to a good standard. There is a microwave, coffee plunger and crockery but washing up all as to be done in the bathroom sink which is a bit odd.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

The Beachcomber Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Nelson Hotels With Airport Transportation

Amber Court Motel Nelson

Amber Court Motel Nelson

3 out of 5
190 Annesbrook Drive Nelson
$107 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
$123 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Burrell Park and World of ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (274 reviews)
Nice & comfortable place👌👌

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026

Amber Court Motel Nelson
The Beachcomber Hotel

The Beachcomber Hotel

3.5 out of 5
23 Beach Road Nelson
$102 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Feb 15 to Feb 16
$118 total
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Natureland ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (657 reviews)
We were on a queen room. The bed was comfortable and the room a good size. It has recently been refurbished to a good standard. There is a microwave, coffee plunger and crockery but washing up all as to be done in the bathroom sink which is a bit odd.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

The Beachcomber Hotel
Bella Vista Motel Nelson

Bella Vista Motel Nelson

4 out of 5
178 Tahunanui Drive Nelson
$204 nightly
The price is $235 total per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
$235 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Burrell Park and World of ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (204 reviews)
Very clean and tidy

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026

Bella Vista Motel Nelson
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Nelson Hotels

The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

3 out of 5
40 Waimea Road Nelson
$83 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$95 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
Very clean and proximity to city was great.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

The Hotel Nelson
Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

4 out of 5
70 Beach Road Nelson
$127 nightly
The price is $147 total per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
$147 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly holiday park in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a conference center. Popular attractions Nelson Fun Park and Burrell ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (247 reviews)
Spacious room, clean and great location

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
Courtesy Court Motel

Courtesy Court Motel

3 out of 5
30 Golf Road Nelson
Stay at this motel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Burrell Park and Nelson Fun Park are located ...
Fantastic place to stay for the price. Room was big and beds were comfy. The free laundry was a blessing as we have a 10mknth old baby so was nice to be able to use that. Inly real down sides were car parking is very very tricky they are small and its a bit of a trick to get in and out. Also there ...

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2022

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Courtesy Court Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Nelson

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

4 out of 5
70 Beach Road Nelson
The price is $147 total per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
$147 total
per night
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Book a stay at this family-friendly holiday park in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a conference center. Popular attractions Nelson Fun Park and Burrell ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (247 reviews)

Families like: Kitchenette, playground, miniature golf, close to beach

Travelers say...
Spacious room, clean and great location

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
Courtesy Court Motel

Courtesy Court Motel

3 out of 5
30 Golf Road Nelson
Stay at this motel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Burrell Park and Nelson Fun Park are located ...
Fantastic place to stay for the price. Room was big and beds were comfy. The free laundry was a blessing as we have a 10mknth old baby so was nice to be able to use that. Inly real down sides were car parking is very very tricky they are small and its a bit of a trick to get in and out. Also there ...

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2022

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Courtesy Court Motel
The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

3 out of 5
40 Waimea Road Nelson
The price is $95 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$95 total
per night
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pool, bicycle rentals nearby, laundry

Travelers say...
Very clean and proximity to city was great.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

The Hotel Nelson
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

LAX to NSN Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
LAX Address & GPS
Address:
One World Way
Los Angeles CA, 90045-5803
United States
IATA Code:
LAX
Longitude:
-118.408279
Latitude:
33.943399
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
NSN Address & GPS
Address:
Nelson ,
New Zealand
IATA Code:
NSN
Longitude:
173.224227
Latitude:
-41.299122
Time Zone:
Pacific/Auckland

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortest flight from LAX to Nelson Airport?
It's a considerable distance from LAX to NSN — 14 hours and 30 minutes at least. But your time on board doesn't have to be an ordeal. Come prepared and get on the plane with the essentials like a few toiletries and a neck pillow.
How many hours flight from LAX to Nelson Airport?
From the time you take off from LAX to the moment the plane hits the tarmac in Nelson Airport, you will have been in the air for approximately 14 hours and 30 minutes. Survive this lengthy flight by bringing all the essentials such as an eye mask, earplugs, a neck pillow and a cozy sweater.
What airlines have the most flights from LAX to NSN?
Do a little shopping, tuck into some takeaway, chat with a stranger ... Airport stopovers don't have to irritating! If you're jetting from Los Angeles to Nelson, you can't fly direct. Prepare to make at least one stop somewhere.

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