Cheap flights from Auckland to Salinas, California from $659

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 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SFO
18 Jan — 25 Jan1
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 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 19 December 2025.

Sun 21/1214:50AKL - SFO
1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways
Sun 4/122:05SFO - AKL
1 stop20h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/12$1,858
Sat 20/1214:50AKL - SFO
1 stop18h 55mFiji Airways
Sat 3/121:45SFO - AKL
1 stop29h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 17/12$1,863
Sun 21/1219:55AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 4/119:50SFO - AKL
Nonstop12h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/12$1,932
Sat 20/1219:55AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 10mAir New Zealand
Sat 3/122:45SFO - AKL
Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/12$1,958
Thu 18/1219:55AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 4/119:50SFO - AKL
Nonstop12h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/12$2,024
Sun 21/1214:35AKL - SFO
1 stop26h 23mDelta
Sun 4/106:00SFO - AKL
2 stops29h 35mDelta
Deal found 18/12$2,066
Thu 18/1215:50AKL - SFO
1 stop15h 44mQantas Airways
Sun 4/120:15SFO - AKL
1 stop25h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/12$2,068
Sun 21/1215:50AKL - SFO
2 stops21h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/119:07SFO - AKL
1 stop17h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/12$2,095
Sun 21/1216:05AKL - SFO
2 stops25h 04mAir Tahiti Nui
Sun 4/108:22SFO - AKL
2 stops32h 18mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 18/12$2,326

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 19 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,407

One-way from

$659

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,806
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 23/1-30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 45m total
  • Auckland to Salinas
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 21/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 35m total
  • Auckland to Salinas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($128 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Auckland to Salinas that are best for you.

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AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Wed 18/2

14:50-12:25

1 stop18h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

22:05-13:35

1 stop18h 30m

$1,423

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 23/1

14:50-12:25

1 stop18h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 30/1

22:05-13:35

1 stop18h 30m

$1,428

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Wed 18/2

13:20-19:14

2 stops26h 54m

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

06:44-09:55

1 stop30h 11m

$1,463

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/2

23:30-19:45

1 stop17h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

07:31-21:20

1 stop16h 49m

$1,465

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/2

23:30-23:03

2 stops20h 33m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

07:31-21:20

1 stop16h 49m

$1,520

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/2

16:05-16:36

2 stops21h 31m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

21:54-13:40

2 stops42h 46m

$1,827

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Wed 18/2

15:50-07:05

Nonstop12h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

19:50-05:45

Nonstop12h 55m

$1,854

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/2

08:55-08:25

1 stop20h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

19:50-05:45

Nonstop12h 55m

$1,858

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 23/1

14:35-20:29

1 stop26h 54m

San Francisco

Mon 23/2

18:55-08:35

1 stop16h 40m

$1,867

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sat 17/1

14:35-08:59

1 stop15h 24m

San Francisco

Sat 24/1

09:50-08:35

2 stops25h 45m

$1,868

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Salinas

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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 12 December 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 $1,350). 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 19 December 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. Saturday at midday 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 19 December 2025.

The most flights from AKL to S9N are scheduled on a Wednesday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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 19 December 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.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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 9 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 Fiji Airways, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines fly from Auckland to Salinas in about 17h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 39m. 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 $541. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Fiji 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 (89%), United Airlines (57%) or Air New Zealand (57%) 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 $687. On average you can expect to pay $4,742. The most popular route, (Auckland Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $1,295.

  • 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 $1,350). 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 19 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$727Average$1,492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Air CanadaCheapest$964Average$1,341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,077Average$1,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,158Average$1,775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,169Average$1,754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$1,279Average$1,644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,366Average$1,854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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