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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Salinas, California from $628

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 21/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SFO
11 Apr — 18 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 12 March 2026.

Wed 22/415:45
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops27h 06m
Qantas Airways
Wed 29/419:53
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops24h 32m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 8/3$1,318
Thu 11/607:00
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops18h 50m
Air New Zealand
Sun 14/622:05
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops17h 45m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/3$1,349
Thu 29/1006:05
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops24h 45m
American Airlines
Mon 2/1110:11
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops40h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/3$1,352
Sat 25/413:05
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops27h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/518:29
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops22h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,355
Thu 29/1006:00
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
United Airlines
Mon 2/1122:45
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop36h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/3$1,370
Fri 24/416:35
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop20h 10m
British Airways
Fri 1/519:53
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops24h 32m
British Airways
Deal found 10/3$1,387

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 12 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,311

One-way from

$628

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,814
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 21/4-28/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 05m total
  • Christchurch to Salinas
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 21/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 35m total
  • Christchurch to Salinas
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($100 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 11/6

21:00-12:55

1 stop34h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 14/6

22:05-09:25

1 stop16h 20m

$1,381

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 23/4

06:10-08:10

1 stop21h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 30/4

23:20-08:10

2 stops37h 50m

$1,399

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 24/4

15:45-23:51

2 stops27h 06m

San Francisco

Fri 1/5

19:53-15:25

2 stops24h 32m

$1,406

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 11/6

20:10-12:55

1 stop35h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 13/6

23:00-10:25

1 stop16h 25m

$1,406

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sat 25/4

13:45-19:20

2 stops24h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

18:45-15:25

2 stops25h 40m

$1,411

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sat 25/4

06:10-08:10

1 stop21h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

22:45-08:10

1 stop38h 25m

$1,433
Fastest return journey

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sat 25/4

06:30-06:50

1 stop19h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

22:45-16:45

1 stop23h 00m

$1,524
Cheapest one-way

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Mon 3/8

06:10-08:05

1 stop20h 55m

$682

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 28/7

06:00-17:45

1 stop30h 45m

$684

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Mon 11/5

06:10-08:10

1 stop21h 00m

$684

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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 $1,072). Flying from Christchurch to Salinas in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,678). 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 12 March 2026.

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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 12 March 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
231 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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
8.1
Very Good
231 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
231 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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
610 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
231 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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
1,004 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
231 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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
9,418 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
231 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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

  • How long is the flight from Christchurch to Salinas?

    Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, and United Airlines can get you from Christchurch to Salinas in just under 21h. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 55m. 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 $4,678, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $747. The most popular route (Christchurch - San Francisco), is priced around $1,387.

  • 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 $1,072). Flying from Christchurch to Salinas in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,678). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,054Average$1,724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,073Average$1,629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,310Average$1,628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,414Average$1,629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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