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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Salinas, California from $617

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 23/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SFO
28 Mar — 4 Apr1
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 26 February 2026.

Fri 27/214:15
CHC
-
SFO
Nonstop13h 00m
United Airlines
Sun 15/323:25
SFO
-
CHC
Nonstop14h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 22/2$1,202
Thu 19/306:05
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops35h 08m
American Airlines
Sun 22/321:30
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop21h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/2$1,203
Fri 4/916:35
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop20h 10m
Qantas Airways
Fri 11/919:45
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops24h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 22/2$1,255
Sat 21/313:45
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops44h 49m
British Airways
Fri 3/422:30
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop21h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 23/2$1,257
Thu 19/315:55
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops25h 18m
Qantas Airways
Sun 22/321:30
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop21h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 22/2$1,292
Tue 10/316:35
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop20h 20m
Qantas Airways
Tue 17/321:30
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop21h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 25/2$1,309
Fri 4/916:35
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/923:25
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2$1,332
Sun 1/314:15
CHC
-
SFO
Nonstop13h 00m
Air New Zealand
Sat 7/319:50
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop17h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 21/2$1,359

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 26 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,202

One-way from

$617

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,745
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 23/3-30/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 44m total
  • Christchurch to Salinas
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 23/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 18m total
  • Christchurch to Salinas
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($125 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 26 February 2026.
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Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 19/3

06:05-21:13

2 stops35h 08m

San Francisco

Sun 22/3

21:30-15:25

1 stop21h 55m

$1,203

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 19/3

06:05-18:30

2 stops32h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 22/3

10:25-23:55

2 stops41h 30m

$1,409

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 11/6

11:00-06:50

1 stop14h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 13/6

23:20-09:25

2 stops39h 05m

$1,456

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 19/3

16:00-12:20

1 stop16h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 22/3

23:25-09:35

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,823

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 10/3

13:15-06:15

Nonstop13h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

20:50-13:25

1 stop20h 35m

$1,847

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 9/4

15:45-00:53

2 stops28h 08m

San Francisco

Thu 16/4

10:13-14:45

2 stops33h 32m

$1,920

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Mon 23/3

15:55-21:13

2 stops25h 18m

$617

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 22/5

15:45-22:06

2 stops25h 21m

$647

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 3/3

21:00-07:05

1 stop31h 05m

$697

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 3/3

14:15-06:15

Nonstop13h 00m

$697

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Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Salinas

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Christchurch to Salinas?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Christchurch to Salinas. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

Booking 16 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Christchurch 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 Christchurch to Salinas?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Salinas (average of $1,065). Flying from Christchurch to Salinas in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,661). 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 26 February 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 26 February 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
228 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

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
228 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
228 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

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
604 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
228 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

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
998 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
228 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

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
9,348 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
228 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

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, 152 users have taken a look at flights from Christchurch to Salinas.

  • How long is the flight from Christchurch to Salinas?

    American Airlines, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines can get you from Christchurch to Salinas in just under 14h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 20h 18m. 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 $4,583, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $642. The most popular route (Christchurch - San Francisco), is priced around $1,202.

  • 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 $1,065). Flying from Christchurch to Salinas in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,661). 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 4 airlines flying from Christchurch to Salinas

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Christchurch 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 26 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,044Average$1,748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,063Average$1,585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,322Average$1,679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,400Average$1,613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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