Cheap flights from Christchurch to Salinas, California from $718

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SFO
5 Feb — 12 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Christchurch to Salinas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Christchurch to Salinas flight deals. Data was last updated 6 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,517

One-way from

$718

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,729
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 30/1-17/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 38m total
  • Christchurch to Salinas
15/4
  • 15/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 35m total
  • Christchurch to Salinas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($218 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 6 January 2026.

Sun 6/913:05CHC - SFO
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Fri 18/923:25SFO - CHC
1 stop17h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,347
Fri 30/106:10CHC - SFO
2 stops30h 25mAir Canada
Tue 17/218:52SFO - CHC
2 stops31h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 5/1$1,517
Fri 30/106:10CHC - SFO
2 stops29h 46mAir Canada
Thu 19/218:00SFO - CHC
2 stops33h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 5/1$1,526
Wed 18/206:15CHC - SFO
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/222:05SFO - CHC
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,576
Mon 2/208:45CHC - SFO
2 stops24h 35mAir Canada
Thu 19/218:00SFO - CHC
2 stops33h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 5/1$1,586
Mon 2/208:45CHC - SFO
2 stops27h 50mAir Canada
Tue 17/213:20SFO - CHC
2 stops36h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 5/1$1,592
Mon 2/208:45CHC - SFO
2 stops27h 50mAir Canada
Sat 21/218:52SFO - CHC
2 stops25h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 5/1$1,602
Sun 1/209:50CHC - SFO
2 stops31h 44mAir Canada
Tue 17/218:52SFO - CHC
2 stops31h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 5/1$1,618
Sun 1/209:50CHC - SFO
2 stops21h 49mAir Canada
Sun 22/211:20SFO - CHC
2 stops40h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 5/1$1,628
Mon 2/208:45CHC - SFO
2 stops24h 35mAir Canada
Mon 16/207:30SFO - CHC
2 stops44h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 5/1$1,677
Sat 31/116:05CHC - SFO
2 stops39h 34mAir Canada
Tue 17/213:20SFO - CHC
2 stops36h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 5/1$1,697
Sun 1/209:50CHC - SFO
2 stops31h 44mAir Canada
Mon 16/207:30SFO - CHC
2 stops44h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 5/1$1,703

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Fly from

Christchurch

Fly to

Salinas

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 18/2

06:15-12:25

2 stops27h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 25/2

22:05-07:35

2 stops36h 30m

$1,576

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Mon 2/2

08:45-15:35

2 stops27h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 21/2

18:52-17:10

2 stops25h 18m

$1,602

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 19/3

06:00-08:25

1 stop22h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 22/3

23:25-09:35

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,838

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 3/2

14:15-06:15

Nonstop13h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

23:25-10:35

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,838

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 3/2

14:15-06:15

Nonstop13h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 18/2

23:25-10:35

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,838

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 19/3

15:55-21:13

2 stops25h 18m

San Francisco

Sun 22/3

10:25-23:55

2 stops41h 30m

$1,847

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 15/4

06:15-13:50

2 stops26h 35m

$718

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sun 19/4

09:40-13:50

2 stops23h 10m

$815

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sat 30/5

16:30-13:50

2 stops40h 20m

$815

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 24/2

17:20-12:25

2 stops40h 05m

$815

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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

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 $1,113). Flying from Christchurch to Salinas in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,742). 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 6 January 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 6 January 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.

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

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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?

  • How long is the flight from Christchurch to Salinas?

    Air Canada and United Airlines can get you from Christchurch to Salinas in just under 22h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 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 $4,807, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,073. The most popular route (Christchurch - San Francisco), is priced around $1,853.

  • 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 $1,113). Flying from Christchurch to Salinas in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,742). 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 6 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,083Average$1,792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,134Average$1,557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,141Average$1,640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,371Average$1,741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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