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$525+ Cheap flights to Salinas, California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 31/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SFO
1 Jan — 8 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Salinas in 2025

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Cheapest flights to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Salinas. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 2 December 2025.

Tue 2/1223:30AKL - SFO
1 stop16h 45mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/1218:39SFO - AKL
2 stops29h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,707
Thu 11/1223:30AKL - SFO
1 stop16h 45mAlaska Airlines
Sun 14/1220:10SFO - AKL
1 stop28h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 30/11$1,739
Tue 9/1215:50AKL - SFO
1 stop25h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 14/1212:10SFO - AKL
1 stop24h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/11$1,796
Sat 27/1223:30AKL - SFO
1 stop35h 41mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/119:55SFO - AKL
2 stops52h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,840
Tue 2/1215:50AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/1222:45SFO - AKL
Nonstop13h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,855
Tue 9/1213:15AKL - SFO
2 stops28h 14mQantas Airways
Sun 14/1219:00SFO - AKL
1 stop17h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/11$1,859
Wed 3/1214:35AKL - SFO
1 stop16h 09mDelta
Tue 9/1209:59SFO - AKL
2 stops25h 36mDelta
Deal found 1/12$1,864
Wed 3/1213:20AKL - SFO
2 stops21h 13mAmerican Airlines
Wed 17/1214:24SFO - AKL
1 stop21h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/11$1,866

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Find the latest flights to Salinas in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 2 December 2025.

Return from

$1,332

One-way from

$525

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Average price

$1,789
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 15/1-22/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 72h 01m total
  • Auckland to San Francisco
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  • Alaska Airlines
  • 31/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 15m total
  • Auckland to Salinas
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/1

23:30-09:11

2 stops30h 41m

San Francisco

Thu 22/1

07:00-21:20

2 stops41h 20m

$1,332

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 13/1

23:30-19:45

1 stop17h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 20/1

16:46-21:20

2 stops31h 34m

$1,458

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 26/3

23:30-05:15

1 stop25h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

19:55-21:20

1 stop30h 25m

$1,484

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/3

23:30-10:37

2 stops32h 07m

San Francisco

Tue 24/3

19:55-21:20

1 stop29h 25m

$1,486

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sat 28/3

23:30-05:15

1 stop25h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 13/4

07:10-21:20

2 stops19h 10m

$1,542

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/2

23:30-10:42

2 stops32h 12m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

07:31-21:20

1 stop16h 49m

$1,552

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sat 28/3

23:30-20:35

1 stop17h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

19:55-21:20

1 stop30h 25m

$1,561

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 26/3

16:05-21:00

2 stops24h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

08:00-12:10

2 stops33h 10m

$1,657

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 27/3

14:50-13:25

1 stop18h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 13/4

07:10-21:20

2 stops19h 10m

$1,674

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 23/1

14:50-12:25

1 stop18h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 30/1

19:00-13:35

2 stops21h 35m

$1,700

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Best time to book a flight to Salinas

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Salinas

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Salinas. Price data was last updated on 28 November 2025.

The price you pay for your flight to Salinas may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 82 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Salinas?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Salinas takes 12 hours 0 minutes. Flights to Salinas from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Salinas?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Salinas. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Salinas should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Salinas

The most flights from Auckland to Salinas are scheduled on a Thursday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Salinas?

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Salinas are Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Fiji Airways.

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,375
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,089
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $1,014
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $1,148

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Salinas?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Salinas are Hawaiian Airlines, Air Canada and Fiji Airways.

Rainfall in Salinas by month

Plan your trip to Salinas by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Salinas ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Salinas when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Salinas by month

Plan your trip to Salinas by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Salinas, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Salinas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Salinas. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Salinas. Reviews last updated 2 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways to the United States. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
540 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
946 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,062 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,493 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

FAQs about flying to Salinas

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Salinas if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Salinas on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Salinas?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Hawaiian Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Salinas.

  • How much is a return flight to Salinas?

    A return flight to Salinas will typically cost around $1,200, however they can be found for as little as $1,189.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Salinas depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Salinas, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does San Francisco have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at San Francisco can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San Francisco?

    Yes. San Francisco has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Grand Hyatt At Sfo is the closest property to San Francisco (1.6 km away from San Francisco).

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