Cheap flights from Auckland to Salinas, California from $743

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 22/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SFO
15 Jun — 22 Jun1
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 16 May 2026.

Thu 5/1106:00
AKL
-
SFO
2 stops35h 14m
American Airlines
Sun 8/1114:06
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop22h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,211
Mon 18/513:25
AKL
-
SFO
2 stops39h 53m
American Airlines
Sun 31/522:30
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop29h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/5$1,233
Fri 18/914:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 40m
Fiji Airways
Fri 2/1023:25
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 12/5$1,241
Fri 18/914:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 40m
Fiji Airways
Fri 9/1023:25
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 12/5$1,245
Fri 29/506:45
AKL
-
SFO
2 stops44h 49m
American Airlines
Tue 2/622:30
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop29h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/5$1,264
Wed 3/607:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop25h 55m
Fiji Airways
Sun 7/622:35
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 15/5$1,265
Fri 11/914:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sat 19/923:10
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop29h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 12/5$1,272
Fri 11/914:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 27/923:25
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 12/5$1,274

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 16 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,211

One-way from

$743

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,670
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 5/11-8/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 33m total
  • Auckland to Salinas
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 22/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 56m total
  • Auckland to Salinas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($345 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 8/6

06:10-10:55

2 stops23h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 21/6

20:24-14:05

2 stops22h 41m

$1,409

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/10

18:20-16:45

1 stop18h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 7/11

15:30-14:40

2 stops26h 10m

$1,429

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 14/9

15:55-21:18

2 stops24h 23m

San Francisco

Fri 18/9

22:30-14:05

1 stop20h 35m

$1,436

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 28/8

13:25-17:45

1 stop23h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 11/9

16:36-13:20

2 stops25h 44m

$1,457

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 16/6

06:00-17:45

1 stop30h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 22/6

20:24-00:30

2 stops33h 06m

$1,489
Fastest return journey

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/11

15:50-07:05

Nonstop12h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 8/11

19:50-05:45

Nonstop12h 55m

$1,578

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 14/9

07:00-06:50

1 stop18h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 18/9

23:05-15:05

1 stop21h 00m

$1,614

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 28/8

19:50-12:55

Nonstop12h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 11/9

23:20-00:35

1 stop30h 15m

$1,660
Cheapest one-way

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 30/8

06:10-11:14

2 stops24h 04m

$750

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 26/7

15:55-22:14

2 stops25h 19m

$751

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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 16 May 2026.

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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 16 May 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.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

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.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

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.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

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.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

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.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

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.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

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 4 outbound flights to Salinas per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 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 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 08m. 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 Air Canada, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $520. However, be on the lookout for offers from Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways, 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 (81%), United Airlines (71%) or Air New Zealand (71%) 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 $1,105. On average you can expect to pay $5,008. The most popular route, (Auckland Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $1,265.

  • 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 8 airlines flying from Auckland to Salinas

Discover the top 8 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 16 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$716Average$1,458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Air CanadaCheapest$950Average$1,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,019Average$1,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,029Average$1,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,164Average$1,683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$1,226Average$1,479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,233Average$1,800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,331Average$1,835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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