Cheap Flights to West Coast from $87 (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.

Fri, Mar 12 - Sat, Mar 13
AKL
Auckland Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$172 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$172
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Fri, Mar 12 from Auckland Intl. to Nelson, returning Sat, Mar 13, priced at $172 found 1 day ago
Fri, Mar 12 - Sat, Mar 13
AKL
Auckland Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$179 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$179
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Fri, Mar 12 from Auckland Intl. to Nelson, returning Sat, Mar 13, priced at $179 found 1 day ago
Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9
AKL
Auckland Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$181 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$181
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Wed, Nov 4 from Auckland Intl. to Nelson, returning Mon, Nov 9, priced at $181 found 6 days ago
Fri, Mar 12 - Sat, Mar 13
AKL
Auckland Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$184 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$184
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Fri, Mar 12 from Auckland Intl. to Nelson, returning Sat, Mar 13, priced at $184 found 1 day ago
Wed, Aug 5 - Sat, Aug 15
AKL
Auckland Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$185 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$185
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Wed, Aug 5 from Auckland Intl. to Nelson, returning Sat, Aug 15, priced at $185 found 4 days ago
Wed, Dec 16 - Wed, Dec 23
AKL
Auckland Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$188 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$188
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Wed, Dec 16 from Auckland Intl. to Nelson, returning Wed, Dec 23, priced at $188 found 2 days ago
Mon, Oct 19 - Tue, Oct 27
AKL
Auckland Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$190 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$190
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Mon, Oct 19 from Auckland Intl. to Nelson, returning Tue, Oct 27, priced at $190 found 5 days ago
Wed, Aug 5 - Sat, Aug 15
AKL
Auckland Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$191 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$191
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Wed, Aug 5 from Auckland Intl. to Nelson, returning Sat, Aug 15, priced at $191 found 4 days ago
Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 24
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$1,161 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,161
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Mon, Nov 2 from Los Angeles Intl. to Nelson, returning Tue, Nov 24, priced at $1,161 found 6 days ago
Thu, Feb 18 - Sat, Mar 6
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$1,162 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,162
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, Feb 18 from Los Angeles Intl. to Nelson, returning Sat, Mar 6, priced at $1,162 found 1 day ago
Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 2
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$1,440 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,440
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Wed, Oct 28 from San Francisco Intl. to Nelson, returning Mon, Nov 2, priced at $1,440 found 6 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
AKLNelsonAugust 5 to August 15$185
AKLHokitikaJuly 30 to August 2$381
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best West Coast Flight and Hotel Packages

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Sunset Motel
3.0-star property

Sunset Motel

Jul 10 - Jul 12

2 night stay

Christchurch (CHC) to Hokitika (HKK)

Air New Zealand • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $565, price is now $536 per person
$536
per person
found 1 day ago
Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge
2.5-star property

Tuscany Gardens Motor Lodge

Jul 19 - Jul 20

1 night stay

Philadelphia (PHL) to Nelson (NSN)

Air New Zealand • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $3,901, price is now $3,723 per person
$3,723
per person
found 1 day ago
Harbourside Lodge
4.0-star property

Harbourside Lodge

Jul 19 - Jul 20

1 night stay

Philadelphia (PHL) to Nelson (NSN)

Air New Zealand • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $3,910, price is now $3,733 per person
$3,733
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! (1,001 reviews)
"We just stayed the one night & it suited our needs. Great location, easy parking & friendly & efficient check in. Definitely recommend the restaurant for amazing steak & lamb."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 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?
Based on prices found over the last seven days on Travelocity, a roundtrip flight to West Coast started at as little as $172. 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?
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