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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Nelson Starting at IDR 25,546,369

Discover our range of affordable one-way and round-trip flights from Des Moines to Nelson and kick-start your next adventure today!

  • Round-trip
      • DSM13:01
        38h 44m
        2 stops
        NSN21:45
        Mon, Mar 17|Des Moines - Nelson|American Airlines
        NSN06:00
        34h 57m
        2 stops
        DSM22:57
        Mon, Mar 24|Nelson - Des Moines|Air New Zealand
        IDR 25,546,369IDR 54,867,953
        53% OFF
        53% OFF
        IDR 54,867,953IDR 25,546,369

        Choose American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Nelson. The one-way connecting flight with American Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Mon, Mar 17-Mon, Mar 24, arriving at Nelson Airport. One-way Prices start from IDR 25,546,369 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM08:00
        42h 45m
        2 stops
        NSN21:45
        Wed, Feb 26|Des Moines - Nelson|United Airlines
        NSN08:45
        32h 45m
        2 stops
        DSM22:30
        Wed, Mar 5|Nelson - Des Moines|Air New Zealand
        IDR 28,605,587IDR 54,867,953
        48% OFF
        48% OFF
        IDR 54,867,953IDR 28,605,587

        Choose United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Nelson. The one-way connecting flight with United Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Wed, Feb 26-Wed, Mar 5, arriving at Nelson Airport. One-way Prices start from IDR 28,605,587 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM08:10
        34h 20m
        2 stops
        NSN12:30
        Fri, Mar 21|Des Moines - Nelson|United Airlines
        NSN19:00
        45h 30m
        2 stops
        DSM22:30
        Fri, Mar 28|Nelson - Des Moines|Air New Zealand
        IDR 48,283,799IDR 54,867,953
        12% OFF
        12% OFF
        IDR 54,867,953IDR 48,283,799

        Choose United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Nelson. The one-way connecting flight with United Airlines departs from Des Moines International Airport on Fri, Mar 21-Fri, Mar 28, arriving at Nelson Airport. One-way Prices start from IDR 48,283,799 including taxes and charges.

      • DSM01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        NSN02:00 pm
        Sun, Feb 23|Des Moines - Nelson|American Airlines
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Des Moines to Nelson flight time & flight schedules

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. UA1982

    United Airlines

    08:00

    DSM

    2.6h

    10:35

    IAH

    SMTWTFS
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  2. NZ029

    Air New Zealand

    21:55

    IAH

    14.6h

    05:30

    AKL

    S-TW-FS

  3. NZ5087

    Air New Zealand

    20:15

    AKL

    1.5h

    21:45

    NSN

    SMTWT-S
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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Des Moines (DSM) to Nelson (NSN) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Des Moines to Nelson based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Nelson (NSN) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around IDR 20,855,865.

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Nelson?

    • The distance from Nelson Airport to downtown is about 5 km, by taxi about 20 minutes.

  • How many airports are there in Nelson (NSN)?

    There are 1 airport(s) near Nelson (NSN): Nelson Airport.

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Flight Info | Des Moines to Nelson

Off-season for travelJanuary
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance13,111.73 km
Popular airlineAmerican Airlines

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