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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Salinas, California from $826

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 22/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SFO
17 May — 24 May1
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 17 April 2026.

Sun 9/813:05
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop19h 35m
Fiji Airways
Fri 14/823:25
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 13/4$1,576
Fri 22/509:40
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/522:35
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,668
Sun 9/809:40
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 14/823:25
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,673
Wed 20/509:40
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/522:35
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops38h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,682
Fri 28/809:40
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/1122:05
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,694
Thu 28/515:45
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops25h 21m
American Airlines
Thu 4/614:56
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops46h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,800
Thu 21/515:45
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops27h 24m
American Airlines
Thu 28/521:40
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops40h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,817
Sat 29/820:10
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops36h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/1221:50
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,848
Tue 19/516:35
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop20h 10m
American Airlines
Tue 26/511:43
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops49h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,870

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 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,576

One-way from

$826

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,566
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 9/8-14/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 15m total
  • Christchurch to Salinas
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22/4
  • 22/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 15m total
  • Christchurch to Salinas
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($76 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 20/5

09:40-13:55

2 stops23h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 27/5

22:35-08:40

2 stops39h 05m

$1,690

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sat 29/8

20:10-13:40

2 stops36h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 2/12

21:50-17:35

2 stops22h 45m

$1,848

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 20/5

21:05-06:50

1 stop28h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 27/5

22:05-19:55

2 stops26h 50m

$2,030

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 1/5

09:40-13:55

2 stops23h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 15/5

22:35-16:40

2 stops23h 05m

$2,067
Fastest return journey

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sat 29/8

06:30-06:50

1 stop19h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 2/12

23:25-10:35

Nonstop14h 10m

$2,206

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 28/5

15:45-00:09

2 stops27h 24m

San Francisco

Fri 19/6

13:35-14:25

2 stops29h 50m

$2,240

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 5/5

06:00-17:45

1 stop30h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 29/6

09:04-14:45

2 stops34h 41m

$2,281

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 6/5

06:20-13:10

2 stops25h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 30/6

22:30-15:25

1 stop21h 55m

$2,286

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 14/5

06:20-19:20

2 stops32h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 29/6

09:04-14:25

2 stops34h 21m

$2,308

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 8/5

06:10-08:10

1 stop21h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 27/6

23:00-13:25

1 stop19h 25m

$2,327

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Deals found on 17/4

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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 17 April 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
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
627 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,019 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,603 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

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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 0 outbound flights 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, 131 users have taken a look at flights from Christchurch to Salinas.

  • How long is the flight from Christchurch to Salinas?

    Air New Zealand and United Airlines can get you from Christchurch to Salinas in just under 19h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 25m. 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 (83%), Air New Zealand (83%) or SWISS (83%) 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 $10,302, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $10,286. The most popular route (Christchurch - San Francisco), is priced around $1,576.

  • 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Christchurch to Salinas

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,060Average$1,733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,079Average$1,609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,315Average$1,619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,422Average$1,638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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