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$160+ Cheap flights from Salinas, California

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SFO — AKL
12 Feb — 19 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Salinas

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Cheapest airline

Alaska Airlines
On average, Alaska Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Salinas (avg. price of $340).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 13 January 2026.

Mon 2/207:00
SFO
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ORD
1 stop14h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/209:00
ORD
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SFO
1 stop9h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 12/1$432
Wed 22/407:15
SFO
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ORD
1 stop9h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 28/408:50
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop16h 58m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 12/1$434
Wed 6/507:15
SFO
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ORD
1 stop9h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 9/508:50
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop12h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 12/1$439
Wed 11/212:25
SFO
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ORD
Nonstop4h 23m
United Airlines
Wed 18/220:20
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/1$443
Sat 7/221:30
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop10h 35m
Delta
Sat 14/215:21
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop10h 28m
Delta
Deal found 12/1$446
Wed 22/407:15
SFO
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ORD
1 stop9h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 24/415:52
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop9h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 12/1$452
Wed 22/407:15
SFO
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ORD
1 stop9h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 23/415:52
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop9h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 12/1$453
Fri 6/207:00
SFO
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ORD
1 stop8h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 9/215:44
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop9h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 12/1$457
Tue 3/214:52
SFO
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ORD
1 stop6h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 10/214:06
ORD
-
SFO
2 stops10h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 12/1$458
Wed 25/222:58
SFO
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ORD
1 stop9h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/310:44
ORD
-
SFO
2 stops12h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$462
Sat 14/217:03
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 23m
United Airlines
Sun 22/206:25
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/1$467
Wed 18/323:05
SFO
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AKL
1 stop29h 10m
Fiji Airways
Wed 1/415:00
AKL
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SFO
1 stop18h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 11/1$1,235

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SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Fri 6/2

00:40-10:25

1 stop7h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/2

17:35-23:25

1 stop7h 50m

$446

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

09:00-23:50

1 stop12h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/2

15:44-22:47

1 stop9h 03m

$450

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 12/2

05:45-16:41

1 stop8h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/2

06:15-11:32

1 stop7h 17m

$457

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Fri 1/5

21:10-06:40

1 stop7h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

14:19-19:49

1 stop7h 30m

$457

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 12/2

00:40-08:40

1 stop6h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/2

14:20-22:41

1 stop10h 21m

$457

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 23/4

09:00-19:52

1 stop8h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 29/4

08:50-23:48

1 stop16h 58m

$457

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 14/2

17:03-23:26

Nonstop4h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 19/2

07:40-10:50

Nonstop5h 10m

$467

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 18/2

23:59-06:19

Nonstop4h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/2

06:25-09:27

Nonstop5h 02m

$467

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 7/2

00:40-08:40

1 stop6h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/2

07:20-12:23

1 stop7h 03m

$469

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 11/2

00:40-08:40

1 stop6h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/2

17:15-22:15

1 stop7h 00m

$469

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Travel insights for flights from Salinas

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When is the best time to book a flight from Salinas?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Salinas to Auckland. Price data was last updated on 9 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Salinas, you should look to book at least 25 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Salinas?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas (average of $712). Flying from Salinas in September will prove the most costly (average of $1,577). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Salinas?

For round-trip flights from Salinas you’ll fly on: Air New Zealand, United Airlines. Which fly to the following popular destinations: Auckland.

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,691
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines
From $300
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $1,791
Air India
Air India
From $1,823

Airline reviews for flights from Salinas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Salinas. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Salinas. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand and United Airlines from Salinas. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,149 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Salinas. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 13 January 2026.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of Salinas?

    Auckland Intl airport offers the cheapest routes to Melbourne from $106. Christchurch airport is a great option if you're flying to Auckland from $127. Our top recommendation is to be generally flexible with your dates of travel for the best rates.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Salinas?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Salinas is currently August; with September being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Salinas?

    Here are some of the cheapest flight destinations from Salinas:
    Fly from Auckland to Wellington from $106 round trip
    Fly from Auckland to Christchurch from $123 round trip
    Fly from Christchurch to Auckland from $127 round trip
    Fly from Auckland to Queenstown from $156 round trip
    Fly from Tirana to Rome from $337 round trip

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