Cheap Flights to West Coast from $73 (2025/2026)

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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.

Thu, May 21 - Thu, May 28
WLG
Wellington Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$145 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$145
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Thu, May 21 from Wellington Intl. to Nelson, returning Thu, May 28, priced at $145 found 3 days ago
Fri, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 23
WLG
Wellington Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$158 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$158
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Fri, Sep 19 from Wellington Intl. to Nelson, returning Tue, Sep 23, priced at $158 found 1 day ago
Fri, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 23
WLG
Wellington Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$165 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$165
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Fri, Sep 19 from Wellington Intl. to Nelson, returning Tue, Sep 23, priced at $165 found 1 day ago
Thu, Jan 8 - Fri, Jan 9
WLG
Wellington Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$171 Roundtrip, just found
$171
Roundtrip
just found
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Thu, Jan 8 from Wellington Intl. to Nelson, returning Fri, Jan 9, priced at $171 just found
Sat, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 13
AKL
Auckland Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$179 Roundtrip, just found
$179
Roundtrip
just found
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Sat, Dec 6 from Auckland Intl. to Nelson, returning Sat, Dec 13, priced at $179 just found
Sat, Jul 26 - Wed, Jul 30
AKL
Auckland Intl.
HKK
Hokitika
$318 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$318
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Sat, Jul 26 from Auckland Intl. to Hokitika, returning Wed, Jul 30, priced at $318 found 6 days ago
Fri, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 17
WLG
Wellington Intl.
HKK
Hokitika
$411 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$411
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Fri, Aug 15 from Wellington Intl. to Hokitika, returning Sun, Aug 17, priced at $411 found 6 days ago
Wed, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 13
BNE
Brisbane
NSN
Nelson
$587 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$587
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed, Sep 10 from Brisbane to Nelson, returning Sat, Sep 13, priced at $587 found 3 days ago
Mon, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 24
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$1,062 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,062
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Mon, Nov 17 from Los Angeles Intl. to Nelson, returning Mon, Nov 24, priced at $1,062 found 6 days ago
Wed, Jul 30 - Sun, Aug 3
HNL
Daniel K. Inouye Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$1,377 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,377
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Wed, Jul 30 from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. to Nelson, returning Sun, Aug 3, priced at $1,377 found 1 day ago
Sat, Nov 15 - Sat, Dec 6
PDX
Portland Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$1,405 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,405
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 15 from Portland Intl. to Nelson, returning Sat, Dec 6, priced at $1,405 found 6 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
CHCHokitikaSeptember 4 to September 8$151
CHCNelsonAugust 25 to September 3$172
AKLNelsonOctober 9 to October 20$216
NPLNelsonOctober 11 to October 12$256
HLZNelsonOctober 17 to October 20$264
*Prices include taxes and fees

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Beachfront Hotel

Beachfront Hotel

3.5 out of 5
111 Revell Street, Hokitika
Stay at this 3.5-star 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.
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Fantastic clean modern property, staff fantastic, central location"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Beachfront Hotel
Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef

5 out of 5
3 Wallace Street, Franz Josef, Franz Josef Glacier, Westland
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free valet parking, and onsite spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Glacier Hot Pools and Waiho Hot Tubs are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (180 reviews)
"An amazing place to stay, with attention to detail, spacious rooms and great service."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Legacy Te Waonui Hotel Franz Josef
Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki

4 out of 5
4237 State Highway 6, Punakaiki
Stay at this 4-star 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.
8.4/10 Very Good! (722 reviews)
"The beds were very comfortable with a restaurant that served delicious food on site. We had a room with a beautiful view of the sea where we could easily go for walks. Location was superb. Highly recommend this place."

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Scenic Hotel Punakaiki
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Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation

Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation

3 out of 5
16 Richards Drive, Hokitika
Stay at this 3-star beach holiday park in Hokitika. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Jagosi Jade and Hokitika Lighthouse are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (830 reviews)
"Close to beach."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation
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?
Based on prices found over the last seven days on Travelocity, a roundtrip flight to West Coast started at as little as $145. If you're flexible with your dates, it's easier to snap up a great bargain. This price was available on Travelocity for flights to West Coast departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
What is the cheapest month to fly to West Coast?
May is the cheapest month to jet out to West Coast --- that's based on Travelocity's direct return flight demand between January and December last year. We can help you snag an incredible deal so you can start arranging your itinerary today.
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Fares for roundtrip flights to West Coast cost between $145 and $1,405 in the last seven days. As soon as you see an awesome deal, lock it in and get ready for your next epic adventure with Travelocity. These prices were available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
What can I expect on a flight to West Coast?
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.