Cheap flights from Auckland to Salinas, California from $540

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 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SFO
20 Mar — 27 Mar1
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 18 February 2026.

Fri 6/314:50
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 35m
Fiji Airways
Fri 13/323:05
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 14/2$1,059
Fri 20/314:50
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 35m
Fiji Airways
Fri 27/323:05
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop29h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 15/2$1,061
Wed 18/214:50
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 35m
Fiji Airways
Wed 25/222:05
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 15/2$1,069
Fri 20/208:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop25h 25m
Fiji Airways
Fri 27/222:05
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 17/2$1,078
Mon 2/315:50
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop26h 33m
British Airways
Sat 14/300:30
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop35h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 18/2$1,106
Thu 19/213:20
AKL
-
SFO
2 stops30h 54m
American Airlines
Sun 22/206:20
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop30h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 17/2$1,109
Mon 16/213:20
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop27h 28m
British Airways
Sun 1/306:20
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop30h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 14/2$1,111
Thu 19/215:50
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop26h 33m
American Airlines
Wed 4/310:03
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop26h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/2$1,113
Fri 17/715:25
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 15m
Fiji Airways
Sun 16/823:25
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop28h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 15/2$1,131
Thu 10/1213:20
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop25h 00m
Qantas Airways
Sun 3/110:18
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop27h 07m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 18/2$1,136

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 18 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,059

One-way from

$540

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,416
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 6/3-13/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 05m total
  • Auckland to Salinas
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 27/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 25m total
  • Auckland to Salinas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($216 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 February 2026

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AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 20/3

14:50-13:25

1 stop18h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 27/3

23:05-13:45

1 stop18h 40m

$1,104

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/3

13:35-17:28

1 stop23h 53m

San Francisco

Sun 22/3

18:28-07:35

1 stop17h 07m

$1,179

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 17/7

15:25-13:40

1 stop17h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 18/8

06:00-12:40

2 stops35h 40m

$1,196

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/3

15:50-07:05

Nonstop12h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 15/3

23:10-17:20

1 stop22h 10m

$1,199

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/3

14:50-07:05

Nonstop12h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 24/3

22:45-08:10

Nonstop13h 25m

$1,201

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/3

13:15-18:30

2 stops25h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 22/3

21:30-18:15

1 stop24h 45m

$1,209

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/3

13:35-18:25

1 stop24h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 21/3

14:30-07:35

1 stop21h 05m

$1,209

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/3

13:15-16:55

1 stop23h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 24/3

12:46-08:10

2 stops23h 24m

$1,218

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/3

06:50-21:13

2 stops34h 23m

San Francisco

Mon 23/3

15:58-08:10

1 stop20h 12m

$1,221

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sat 18/7

07:00-13:55

1 stop25h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 19/8

23:25-12:45

1 stop18h 20m

$1,228

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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 13 February 2026.

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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Salinas (average of $1,011). Flying from Auckland to Salinas in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,296). 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 18 February 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 18 February 2026.

The most flights from AKL to S9N are scheduled on a Tuesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 18 February 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

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

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 7 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, Delta, 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 11h 38m. 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 $521. However, be on the lookout for offers from Fiji Airways 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 (84%), United Airlines (71%) or Lufthansa (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 $679. On average you can expect to pay $4,678. The most popular route, (Auckland Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $1,123.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Salinas (average of $1,011). Flying from Auckland to Salinas in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,296). 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 18 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$700Average$1,434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Air CanadaCheapest$928Average$1,324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,032Average$1,328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,115Average$1,788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,115Average$1,697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$1,231Average$1,514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,319Average$1,794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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