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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Salinas, California from $821

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 24/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SFO
9 May — 16 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 9 April 2026.

Wed 13/508:30
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/522:35
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops39h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4$1,638
Sat 16/512:55
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops44h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/522:35
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops38h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,651
Fri 15/509:40
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/522:35
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4$1,656
Tue 8/906:00
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops36h 06m
American Airlines
Sat 12/921:24
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops40h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/4$1,689
Sat 23/516:25
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops40h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/518:01
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops23h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4$1,972
Tue 12/520:30
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops36h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/518:01
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops23h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,993
Sat 25/420:05
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops36h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/517:57
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops23h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4$2,043
Thu 21/511:00
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop14h 50m
Air New Zealand
Thu 28/523:00
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop22h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/4$2,050
Tue 12/516:35
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop20h 10m
Qantas Airways
Tue 19/522:30
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop21h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 6/4$2,067

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 9 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,638

One-way from

$821

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,584
13/5-20/5
  • 13/5-20/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 30m total
  • Christchurch to Salinas
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24/4
  • 24/4
  • 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 ($77 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

Fri 15/5

09:40-13:55

2 stops23h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 22/5

22:35-16:40

2 stops23h 05m

$1,656

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 8/9

06:00-23:06

2 stops36h 06m

San Francisco

Sat 12/9

21:24-08:40

2 stops40h 16m

$1,689

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 12/5

20:30-13:55

2 stops36h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 19/5

18:01-12:05

2 stops23h 04m

$1,993

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sat 25/4

17:20-13:55

2 stops39h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

19:40-12:05

2 stops21h 25m

$2,108

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 26/8

06:10-08:05

1 stop20h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 30/8

22:05-10:25

1 stop17h 20m

$2,173

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 26/8

15:45-08:41

2 stops35h 56m

San Francisco

Sun 30/8

22:30-00:20

1 stop30h 50m

$2,245

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 8/9

06:10-08:10

1 stop21h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 12/9

23:15-10:25

1 stop16h 10m

$2,247
Fastest return journey

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sat 16/5

06:30-06:50

1 stop19h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 29/5

22:05-09:25

1 stop16h 20m

$2,391
Cheapest one-way

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sat 9/5

12:55-13:55

2 stops44h 00m

$821

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 8/5

09:40-13:55

2 stops23h 15m

$845

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Deals found on 5/4

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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 $1,087). Flying from Christchurch to Salinas in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,706). 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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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 9 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
239 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

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
239 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
239 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

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
626 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
239 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

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
1,017 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
239 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

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
9,554 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
239 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

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?

    American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Christchurch to Salinas in just under 20h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 11m. 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 $10,421, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $10,405. The most popular route (Christchurch - San Francisco), is priced around $1,655.

  • 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 $1,087). Flying from Christchurch to Salinas in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,706). 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 9 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,072Average$1,753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,092Average$1,628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,331Average$1,642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,438Average$1,656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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