Cheap Flights to West Coast from $79 (2026/2027)

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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To West Coast?

Prices found within past 7 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 10
AKL
Auckland Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$157 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$157
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Sat, Oct 31 from Auckland Intl. to Nelson, returning Tue, Nov 10, priced at $157 found 7 hours ago
Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 10
AKL
Auckland Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$158 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$158
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Sat, Oct 31 from Auckland Intl. to Nelson, returning Tue, Nov 10, priced at $158 found 7 hours ago
Thu, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 26
AKL
Auckland Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$160 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$160
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Thu, Aug 20 from Auckland Intl. to Nelson, returning Wed, Aug 26, priced at $160 found 14 hours ago
Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Mar 15
AKL
Auckland Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$165 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$165
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Sun, Nov 15 from Auckland Intl. to Nelson, returning Mon, Mar 15, priced at $165 found 21 hours ago
Sun, Dec 13 - Fri, Dec 18
AKL
Auckland Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$171 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$171
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Sun, Dec 13 from Auckland Intl. to Nelson, returning Fri, Dec 18, priced at $171 found 1 day ago
Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 10
AKL
Auckland Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$172 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$172
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Sat, Oct 31 from Auckland Intl. to Nelson, returning Tue, Nov 10, priced at $172 found 7 hours ago
Wed, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 16
AKL
Auckland Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$173 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$173
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Wed, Feb 10 from Auckland Intl. to Nelson, returning Tue, Feb 16, priced at $173 found 20 hours ago
Wed, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 16
AKL
Auckland Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$179 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$179
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Wed, Feb 10 from Auckland Intl. to Nelson, returning Tue, Feb 16, priced at $179 found 20 hours ago
Thu, Feb 18 - Sat, Mar 6
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$1,162 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,162
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, Feb 18 from Los Angeles Intl. to Nelson, returning Sat, Mar 6, priced at $1,162 found 4 days ago
Fri, Jan 22 - Thu, Feb 4
DEN
Denver Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$1,563 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,563
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Air Tahiti Nui flight, departing Fri, Jan 22 from Denver Intl. to Nelson, returning Thu, Feb 4, priced at $1,563 found 1 day ago
Sun, Dec 6 - Sun, Jan 24
BWI
Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall
NSN
Nelson
$1,569 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,569
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Sun, Dec 6 from Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall to Nelson, returning Sun, Jan 24, priced at $1,569 found 3 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
AKLNelsonSeptember 3 to September 9$157
CHCNelsonJuly 17 to July 21$184
AKLHokitikaJuly 30 to August 5$230
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best West Coast Flight and Hotel Packages

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The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel
2.0-star property

The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

Jul 20 - Jul 21

1 night stay

Los Angeles (LAX) to Nelson (NSN)

Air New Zealand • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,597, price is now $2,484 per person
$2,484
per person
found 1 day ago
Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge
2.5-star property

Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge

Jul 20 - Jul 21

1 night stay

Los Angeles (LAX) to Nelson (NSN)

Air New Zealand • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,601, price is now $2,488 per person
$2,488
per person
found 1 day ago
Harbourside Lodge
4.0-star property

Harbourside Lodge

Jul 20 - Jul 21

1 night stay

Los Angeles (LAX) to Nelson (NSN)

Air New Zealand • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,610, price is now $2,498 per person
$2,498
per person
found 1 day ago
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Beachfront Hotel

Beachfront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
111 Revell Street Hokitika
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Hokitika. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Hokitika Glass Studio and The Gold Room are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Rooms were clean tidy, close to amenities. Thoroughly recommend."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

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Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

Mt Cook View Motel - Fox Glacier

4 out of 5
209 Cook Flat Road Fox Glacier
Stay at this motel in Fox Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest and Lake Matheson are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (306 reviews)
"Cosy, clean and spacious. Great view of the mountains. Good value."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

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Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

4 out of 5
4237 State Highway 6 Punakaiki
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Punakaiki. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Pancake Rocks and Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (839 reviews)
"Great Resort Great restaurant!"

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

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Rainforest Deluxe

Rainforest Deluxe

5 out of 5
46 Cron St Franz Josef Glacier West Coast
Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Waiho Hot Tubs are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (136 reviews)
"Such a beautiful locations and accommodation! Couldn’t highly recommend it enough !"

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026

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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.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the cheapest flight to West Coast?
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What is the cheapest month to fly to West Coast?
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