Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nelson Airport (NSN): what you need to know
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to NSN flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Nelson Airport. Many passengers pass through Auckland Airport when flying between SFO and NSN.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Nelson Airport (NSN)
$1,109 is currently the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Nelson Airport flight. Return flights start from $3,995. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SFO to NSN, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Nelson Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from SFO to NSN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Nelson Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of all flights leaving San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% land on schedule at their destination.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Nelson Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Nelson Airport (NSN)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a San Francisco International Airport to Nelson Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near NSN instead:
Follow your own route with a Nelson Airport rental car. Book your wheels from GO Rentals, Ezi or Snap and see more of Nelson and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Nelson Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Nelson Airport (NSN) to central Nelson
From Nelson Airport, Nelson is approximately 2 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Nelson Airport (NSN)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Nelson Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Nelson. If you like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Nelson Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Nelson, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC to 24ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to NSN in July. Average temperatures are between 3ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of New Zealand
Nelson is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of New Zealand just waiting to be discovered. Around 121 kilometres east of Nelson, a trip to Wellington will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Christchurch is another essential stop in New Zealand and is around 274 kilometres south of Nelson. No trip is complete without visiting Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.
