Cheap flights from Auckland to Salinas, California from $628

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 26/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SFO
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Salinas are usually found in February or October, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 5 November 2025.

Tue 9/1223:30AKL - SFO
1 stop16h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 31/1207:20SFO - AKL
1 stop17h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,265
Tue 23/1223:30AKL - SFO
1 stop16h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 30/1211:03SFO - AKL
1 stop37h 17mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,300
Wed 24/1214:00AKL - SFO
1 stop17h 34mAir Canada
Sat 10/118:50SFO - AKL
1 stop19h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 3/11$1,314
Thu 27/1113:20AKL - SFO
1 stop21h 00mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/1210:15SFO - AKL
1 stop26h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,332
Tue 23/1216:05AKL - SFO
1 stop20h 50mQantas Airways
Mon 12/115:35SFO - AKL
1 stop21h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/11$1,340
Tue 23/1223:30AKL - SFO
1 stop35h 41mAlaska Airlines
Tue 30/1207:33SFO - AKL
2 stops40h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,388
Tue 23/1215:50AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/1219:50SFO - AKL
Nonstop12h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,392
Thu 20/1115:50AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/1222:45SFO - AKL
Nonstop13h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,393
Thu 20/1113:15AKL - SFO
2 stops28h 07mQantas Airways
Wed 3/1218:00SFO - AKL
2 stops23h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/11$1,404
Wed 3/1213:20AKL - SFO
1 stop22h 45mQantas Airways
Wed 10/1212:10SFO - AKL
1 stop24h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/11$1,406

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Salinas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Auckland to Salinas flight deals. Data was last updated 5 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,265

One-way from

$628

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,550
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 9/12-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 45m total
  • Auckland to Salinas
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 26/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 19m total
  • Auckland to Salinas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($200 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Salinas

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 23/12

23:30-19:20

1 stop16h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 30/12

11:03-21:20

1 stop37h 17m

$1,300

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 23/12

23:30-14:11

1 stop35h 41m

San Francisco

Tue 30/12

07:33-21:20

2 stops40h 47m

$1,388

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 23/12

15:50-07:05

Nonstop12h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 30/12

19:50-05:45

Nonstop12h 55m

$1,392

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 20/11

13:15-20:22

2 stops28h 07m

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

18:00-14:05

2 stops23h 05m

$1,404

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 28/11

13:15-15:55

1 stop23h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 6/12

17:00-14:05

2 stops24h 05m

$1,455

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 23/1

16:05-15:55

1 stop20h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 30/1

15:35-14:05

2 stops25h 30m

$1,462

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/1

23:30-19:45

1 stop17h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 11/2

07:31-21:20

1 stop16h 49m

$1,478

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 27/11

23:30-19:12

1 stop16h 42m

San Francisco

Thu 11/12

20:10-21:20

1 stop28h 10m

$1,499

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 20/11

23:30-19:12

1 stop16h 42m

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

07:15-21:20

1 stop17h 05m

$1,503

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/12

23:30-19:15

1 stop16h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

18:34-21:20

1 stop29h 46m

$1,503

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Salinas

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Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to Salinas

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland 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 31 October 2025.

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Auckland to Salinas. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Salinas?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Salinas (average of $1,028). Flying from Auckland to Salinas in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,370). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 5 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Auckland to Salinas in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 11% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland 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.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Salinas flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 5 November 2025.

The most flights from AKL to S9N are scheduled on a Wednesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, 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 5 November 2025.
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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

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 7 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 Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, 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 23h 26m. 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 Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $674. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines 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 (93%), United Airlines (79%) or Air New Zealand (79%) 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 $884. On average you can expect to pay $4,891. The most popular route, (Auckland Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $1,099.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Salinas?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Salinas (average of $1,028). Flying from Auckland to Salinas in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,370). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Auckland to Salinas

Discover the top 7 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 5 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$740Average$1,557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,059Average$1,352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,061Average$1,379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,179Average$1,824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,190Average$1,769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$1,302Average$1,652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,387Average$1,883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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