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, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18
AKL
Auckland Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$159 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$159
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Sat, Nov 14 from Auckland Intl. to Nelson, returning Wed, Nov 18, priced at $159 found 5 hours ago
Thu, Apr 30 - Sat, May 16
AKL
Auckland Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$165 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$165
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Thu, Apr 30 from Auckland Intl. to Nelson, returning Sat, May 16, priced at $165 found 2 days ago
Tue, Nov 17 - Sat, Nov 21
AKL
Auckland Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$166 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$166
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Tue, Nov 17 from Auckland Intl. to Nelson, returning Sat, Nov 21, priced at $166 found 5 hours ago
Fri, Nov 27 - Tue, Dec 1
AKL
Auckland Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$167 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$167
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Fri, Nov 27 from Auckland Intl. to Nelson, returning Tue, Dec 1, priced at $167 found 6 days ago
Fri, Nov 27 - Tue, Dec 1
AKL
Auckland Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$168 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$168
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Fri, Nov 27 from Auckland Intl. to Nelson, returning Tue, Dec 1, priced at $168 found 6 days ago
Thu, Apr 30 - Tue, May 12
AKL
Auckland Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$174 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$174
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Thu, Apr 30 from Auckland Intl. to Nelson, returning Tue, May 12, priced at $174 found 2 days ago
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 12
AKL
Auckland Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$176 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$176
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Tue, Apr 28 from Auckland Intl. to Nelson, returning Tue, May 12, priced at $176 found 2 days ago
Thu, Mar 19 - Mon, Mar 23
AKL
Auckland Intl.
HKK
Hokitika
$244 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$244
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Thu, Mar 19 from Auckland Intl. to Hokitika, returning Mon, Mar 23, priced at $244 found 6 days ago
Tue, Feb 24 - Mon, Mar 16
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$1,090 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,090
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Tue, Feb 24 from Los Angeles Intl. to Nelson, returning Mon, Mar 16, priced at $1,090 found 2 days ago
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Oct 13
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$1,124 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,124
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Tue, Sep 22 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to Nelson, returning Tue, Oct 13, priced at $1,124 found 1 day ago
Mon, Mar 30 - Wed, Apr 15
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
NSN
Nelson
$1,288 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$1,288
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Mon, Mar 30 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Nelson, returning Wed, Apr 15, priced at $1,288 found 1 day ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
CHCHokitikaApril 17 to April 23$137
CHCNelsonMarch 19 to March 23$146
AKLNelsonApril 30 to May 16$165
AKLHokitikaMarch 19 to March 23$244
MELNelsonMarch 12 to March 16$624
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
AKLNelsonFebruary 8 to February 11$350
*Prices include taxes and fees

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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.
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Beautiful views.

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

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Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

Scenic Hotel Franz Josef Glacier

4 out of 5
36 Main Road, State Highway 6 Franz Josef Glacier
Stay at this hotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Glacier Hot Pools are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (652 reviews)
Had a good stay, no issues. Rooms are average due to age.

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

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Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park & Motels

2 out of 5
Kerrs Road Fox Glacier
Stay at this holiday park in Fox Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Fox Glacier Glow Worm Forest and Lake Gault are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (382 reviews)
Great value for money, spacious room and comfortable bed

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

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Heartland Hotel Haast

Heartland Hotel Haast

3 out of 5
Haast-Jackson Bay Road Haast
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Haast. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Haast Beach and Aotearoa Gemstones are located nearby.
7.6/10 Good! (672 reviews)
Room was clean and comfortable but had no working heat. No microwave or coffee plunger available. Fridge was tiny and did not cool efficiently.

Reviewed on Jan 27, 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

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