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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Salinas, California from $595

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 24/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SFO
20 Mrz — 27 Mrz1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 Februar 2026.

Di 24/306:05
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop30h 50m
Qantas Airways
Di 31/321:30
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop30h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 16/2$1,161
So 22/313:45
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop23h 10m
Qantas Airways
So 29/321:30
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop21h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/2$1,186
Fr 6/314:15
CHC
-
SFO
Nonstop13h 00m
United Airlines
So 22/323:25
SFO
-
CHC
Nonstop14h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/2$1,203
So 15/214:15
CHC
-
SFO
Nonstop13h 00m
United Airlines
So 1/323:25
SFO
-
CHC
Nonstop14h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/2$1,205
So 22/214:15
CHC
-
SFO
Nonstop13h 00m
United Airlines
So 8/323:25
SFO
-
CHC
Nonstop14h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/2$1,206
Fr 20/306:05
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop30h 50m
Qantas Airways
Fr 27/321:30
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop19h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/2$1,219
Fr 6/306:15
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
So 22/323:05
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2$1,223
Fr 1/516:35
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop20h 10m
Qantas Airways
Fr 8/522:30
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop21h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 16/2$1,224
Fr 6/315:55
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops26h 28m
Qantas Airways
So 22/321:30
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop21h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 17/2$1,236
Sa 2/507:25
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Do 7/523:20
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/2$1,244

Find flight deals from Christchurch to Salinas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Christchurch to Salinas flight deals. Data was last updated 18 Februar 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,161

One-way from

$595

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,730
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 24/3-31/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 40m total
  • Christchurch to Salinas
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 24/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 20m total
  • Christchurch to Salinas
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Christchurch to Salinas that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 18 Februar 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Christchurch to Salinas that are best for you.

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Christchurch

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Salinas

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

So 22/3

13:45-16:55

1 stop23h 10m

San Francisco

So 29/3

21:30-15:25

1 stop21h 55m

$1,186

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fr 6/3

14:15-06:15

Nonstop13h 00m

San Francisco

So 22/3

23:25-09:35

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,203

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fr 20/3

06:05-16:55

1 stop30h 50m

San Francisco

Fr 27/3

21:30-12:40

1 stop19h 10m

$1,219

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fr 6/3

06:15-12:25

2 stops27h 10m

San Francisco

So 22/3

23:05-17:35

2 stops22h 30m

$1,223

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fr 6/3

15:55-21:23

2 stops26h 28m

San Francisco

So 22/3

21:30-15:25

1 stop21h 55m

$1,236

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sa 2/5

07:25-06:55

1 stop18h 30m

San Francisco

Do 7/5

23:20-23:55

1 stop29h 35m

$1,244

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fr 1/5

16:35-17:45

1 stop20h 10m

San Francisco

Fr 8/5

19:53-15:25

2 stops24h 32m

$1,254

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fr 1/5

06:00-17:45

1 stop30h 45m

San Francisco

Do 7/5

19:53-15:25

2 stops24h 32m

$1,256

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fr 1/5

06:10-08:10

1 stop21h 00m

San Francisco

Do 7/5

23:20-11:25

2 stops41h 05m

$1,261

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fr 24/7

16:35-17:45

1 stop20h 10m

$625

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Salinas (average of $1,057). Flying from Christchurch to Salinas in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,647). 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 CHC to S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from Christchurch 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 Februar 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Christchurch to Salinas as you normally would.

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 Februar 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Christchurch to Salinas, such as Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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 👍👍
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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 👍👍
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
585 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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 👍👍
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
992 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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 👍👍
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,315 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

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 Christchurch to Salinas?

    Christchurch (CHC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Christchurch to Salinas. You should not have trouble finding flights to Salinas from Christchurch; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Salinas per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights from the Christchurch airport to Salinas. It is only a 9.5 km journey to Christchurch (CHC) from Christchurch’s city centre.

  • How popular is this Christchurch to Salinas flight route?

    Within the past month, 149 users have taken a look at flights from Christchurch to Salinas.

  • How long is the flight from Christchurch to Salinas?

    Qantas Airways and United Airlines can get you from Christchurch to Salinas in just under 13h. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 10m. There are 11140 km between Christchurch and Salinas. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Salinas?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Christchurch to Salinas? While on average our users pay $4,540, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $637. The most popular route (Christchurch - San Francisco), is priced around $1,203.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch 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 Christchurch to Salinas?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Salinas (average of $1,057). Flying from Christchurch to Salinas in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,647). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,035Average$1,773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,054Average$1,571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,310Average$1,697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,388Average$1,599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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