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$733+ Cheap flights to Salinas, California

— SFO
26 Sep — 3 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Salinas in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Salinas

Tue 10/1116:05 -
1 stop18h 34m
Tue 17/1116:46 -
2 stops23h 54m
Deal found 25/8$1,522
Thu 12/1116:05 -
2 stops18h 34m
Tue 17/1116:46 -
2 stops23h 54m
Deal found 25/8$1,524
Tue 10/1116:05 -
1 stop26h 07m
Mon 16/1122:06 -
2 stops42h 34m
Deal found 25/8$1,536
Thu 3/915:15 -
2 stops18h 37m
Sun 13/908:23 -
2 stops32h 47m
Deal found 25/8$1,603
Fri 25/1208:00 -
1 stop25h 25m
Sun 3/122:05 -
1 stop29h 10m
Deal found 26/8$1,606
Thu 8/1016:15 -
2 stops18h 07m
Thu 15/1022:13 -
2 stops42h 57m
Deal found 22/8$1,623
Sun 4/1016:35 -
2 stops35h 26m
Thu 15/1022:13 -
2 stops42h 57m
Deal found 25/8$1,626
Tue 15/915:15 -
2 stops19h 06m
Sun 20/910:22 -
2 stops30h 48m
Deal found 25/8$1,645
Tue 10/1116:05 -
1 stop25h 27m
Wed 18/1114:02 -
2 stops27h 43m
Deal found 25/8$1,652

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Return from

$1,522

One-way from

$733

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,862
Air Tahiti Nui
  • Air Tahiti Nui
  • 10/11-17/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 28m total
  • Auckland to San Francisco
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3/11
  • 3/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 32m total
  • Auckland to Salinas
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($173 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average return price).
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AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Wed 18/11

08:00-12:35

1 stop25h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 28/11

16:37-13:35

2 stops23h 58m

$1,690
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AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Wed 18/11

15:50-07:05

Nonstop12h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 28/11

19:50-05:45

Nonstop12h 55m

$1,862

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 25/10

14:50-13:25

1 stop18h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 31/10

19:52-13:35

2 stops21h 43m

$1,878

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Wed 18/11

07:30-20:27

2 stops33h 57m

San Francisco

Sat 28/11

08:29-09:10

2 stops27h 41m

$2,218

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 31/8

15:20-23:22

2 stops27h 02m

San Francisco

Sun 13/9

19:55-16:50

2 stops25h 55m

$2,224

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Wed 18/11

08:55-08:10

1 stop20h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 28/11

22:45-09:10

Nonstop13h 25m

$2,245

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/10

14:50-07:05

Nonstop12h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 26/11

23:35-17:45

1 stop21h 10m

$2,250

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 24/9

13:50-07:05

Nonstop12h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 13/10

23:20-00:35

1 stop29h 15m

$2,320

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/10

14:25-10:55

1 stop40h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 26/11

11:25-20:30

2 stops36h 05m

$2,564

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 24/9

16:30-06:45

2 stops33h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 13/10

19:49-14:50

3 stops47h 01m

$3,204

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Salinas

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.

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 Thursday, 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, Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways.

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,302
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $1,008
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $996
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $1,134

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Salinas?

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

Rainfall in Salinas 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

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

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
8.0
Very Good
256 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
256 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
256 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
665 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
256 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,085 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
256 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,127 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
256 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,540 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
256 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

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, Alaska 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 $300, however they can be found for as little as $146.

  • 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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