$580+ Cheap flights to Salinas, California

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— SFO
14 Feb — 21 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Salinas in 2026

Find the latest flights to Salinas in 2026, 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 15 January 2026.

Return from

$1,144

One-way from

$580

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,692
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 23/2-27/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 19m total
  • Auckland to San Francisco
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 1/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 55m total
  • Auckland to Salinas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($68 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in January 2026

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Mon 23/214:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 39m
Air Canada
Fri 27/213:20
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop24h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 12/1$1,144
Thu 5/323:30
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop16h 30m
Hawaiian Airlines
Fri 6/307:00
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop17h 20m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,145
Sun 1/314:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 39m
Air Canada
Sun 8/318:00
SFO
-
AKL
2 stops34h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 15/1$1,157
Thu 5/306:15
AKL
-
SFO
2 stops25h 24m
Air Canada
Fri 6/316:25
SFO
-
AKL
2 stops27h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 14/1$1,159
Fri 20/206:15
AKL
-
SFO
2 stops25h 24m
Air Canada
Sat 28/211:20
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop26h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 13/1$1,168
Mon 19/113:20
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop29h 17m
British Airways
Wed 4/207:00
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop29h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 15/1$1,189
Mon 19/113:20
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop23h 41m
American Airlines
Wed 4/207:00
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop29h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 14/1$1,191
Thu 19/213:20
AKL
-
SFO
2 stops42h 30m
American Airlines
Sat 21/200:30
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop35h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,192
Fri 27/214:50
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 35m
Fiji Airways
Fri 6/322:05
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop29h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 12/1$1,196
Wed 28/108:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop25h 25m
Fiji Airways
Wed 4/222:05
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop29h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 14/1$1,199

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/2

14:00-10:39

1 stop17h 39m

San Francisco

Fri 27/2

13:20-11:00

1 stop24h 40m

$1,144

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/3

23:30-19:00

1 stop16h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 6/3

07:00-21:20

1 stop17h 20m

$1,145

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/3

06:15-10:39

2 stops25h 24m

San Francisco

Fri 6/3

16:25-17:20

2 stops27h 55m

$1,159

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/2

13:20-23:00

1 stop30h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

06:20-09:55

1 stop30h 35m

$1,191

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 27/2

14:50-12:25

1 stop18h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 6/3

22:05-00:15

1 stop29h 10m

$1,196

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 27/1

23:30-19:45

1 stop17h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 30/1

07:31-21:20

1 stop16h 49m

$1,204

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 27/1

23:30-19:45

1 stop17h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 30/1

07:00-21:20

2 stops17h 20m

$1,218

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/2

14:00-14:56

1 stop21h 56m

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

18:00-17:20

2 stops26h 20m

$1,253

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 27/2

06:15-12:20

2 stops27h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 6/3

11:20-17:20

2 stops33h 00m

$1,260

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/3

19:55-11:05

Nonstop12h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 4/3

19:50-05:45

Nonstop12h 55m

$1,278

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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 9 January 2026.

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 5 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.

Weekly flight availability to Salinas

The most flights from Auckland to Salinas are scheduled on a Monday (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 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 15 January 2026.
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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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 $1,903, however they can be found for as little as $380.

  • 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 5 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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