Cheap flights from Auckland to Salinas, California from $678

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 16/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SFO
13 Jul — 20 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Salinas are usually found in February or March, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 June 2026.

Sun 15/1108:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop25h 25m
Fiji Airways
Wed 2/1221:50
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 12/6$1,314
Sun 16/814:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 40m
Fiji Airways
Wed 9/923:25
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 12/6$1,316
Wed 5/814:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 40m
Fiji Airways
Wed 19/823:25
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 13/6$1,344
Fri 28/814:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 40m
Fiji Airways
Fri 11/923:25
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop28h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 13/6$1,347
Wed 22/714:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 40m
Fiji Airways
Wed 29/723:10
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 11/6$1,362
Wed 28/1014:50
AKL
-
SFO
Nonstop12h 15m
Air New Zealand
Tue 24/1122:45
SFO
-
AKL
Nonstop13h 25m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 11/6$1,471
Mon 24/819:50
AKL
-
SFO
Nonstop12h 05m
Air New Zealand
Mon 21/922:05
SFO
-
AKL
Nonstop12h 55m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 12/6$1,479
Wed 15/707:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop25h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 19/723:25
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 13/6$1,491

Find flight deals from Auckland to Salinas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Auckland to Salinas flight deals. Data was last updated 13 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,309

One-way from

$678

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,966
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 16/9-26/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 15m total
  • Auckland to Salinas
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 16/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 55m total
  • Auckland to Salinas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($263 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($51 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 24/8

07:00-06:50

1 stop18h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 21/9

23:25-00:45

1 stop30h 20m

$1,577

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 16/8

18:20-17:45

1 stop18h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

13:27-13:20

2 stops28h 53m

$1,591

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 23/7

13:50-06:50

Nonstop12h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 6/8

23:20-00:35

1 stop30h 15m

$1,591

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 19/7

07:00-13:40

1 stop25h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 26/7

23:25-12:45

1 stop18h 20m

$1,882

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/7

13:50-06:50

Nonstop12h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

23:20-17:45

1 stop23h 25m

$2,210

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 19/7

16:05-17:45

1 stop20h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 26/7

20:11-16:50

2 stops25h 39m

$2,231

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 14/9

07:00-06:50

1 stop18h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 18/9

23:20-00:35

1 stop30h 15m

$2,239

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 19/7

19:50-12:55

Nonstop12h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 26/7

23:20-17:45

1 stop23h 25m

$2,280
Fastest return journey

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 19/7

19:50-12:55

Nonstop12h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 26/7

22:05-06:00

Nonstop12h 55m

$2,349
Cheapest one-way

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 10/9

13:50-07:05

Nonstop12h 15m

$789

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to Salinas

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to Salinas. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 June 2026.

When flying from Auckland to Salinas, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Auckland to Salinas

Explore weekly flight availability from Auckland to Salinas. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 13 June 2026.

The most flights from AKL to S9N 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).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Salinas?

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 13 June 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Auckland to Salinas by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Auckland to Salinas?

    Auckland Intl (AKL) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Auckland to Salinas. You should not have trouble finding flights to Salinas from Auckland Intl; the airport handles an average of 5 outbound flights to Salinas per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 9 airlines have flights from the Auckland airport to Salinas. It is only a 17.9 km journey to Auckland Intl (AKL) from Auckland’s city centre.

  • How popular is this Auckland to Salinas flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Auckland to Salinas?

    Airlines like Qantas Airways and United Airlines fly from Auckland to Salinas in about 12h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 25m. There are 10503 km between Auckland and Salinas. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Auckland to Salinas one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $564. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Canada and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Auckland to Salinas for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Auckland to Salinas?

    Consider SWISS (85%), United Airlines (72%) or Air New Zealand (72%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Auckland to Salinas.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to Salinas?

    The cheapest flight price from Auckland to Salinas is $1,055. On average you can expect to pay $4,915. The most popular route, (Auckland Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $1,314.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Salinas that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Salinas flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Salinas?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Salinas.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Salinas?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Salinas by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Auckland to Salinas

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Auckland to Salinas. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 13 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$263Average$1,486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$720Average$1,465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,028Average$1,434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,034Average$1,501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,124Average$1,446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,218Average$1,739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,239Average$1,822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$1,250Average$1,475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,341Average$1,861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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