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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Salinas, California from $694

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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SFO
13 Sep — 20 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Christchurch to Salinas

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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 14 August 2026.

Wed 4/1116:35 -
1 stop20h 20m
Wed 18/1120:45 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 14/8$1,337
Tue 15/916:35 -
1 stop20h 10m
Mon 28/919:55 -
2 stops24h 30m
Deal found 10/8$1,347
Wed 4/1106:00 -
1 stop30h 55m
Sun 15/1114:07 -
2 stops28h 18m
Deal found 14/8$1,369
Thu 5/1106:00 -
2 stops26h 07m
Sun 15/1109:13 -
2 stops33h 12m
Deal found 14/8$1,377
Tue 15/906:00 -
1 stop30h 45m
Tue 22/916:12 -
2 stops28h 13m
Deal found 10/8$1,381
Thu 5/1106:00 -
2 stops35h 21m
Sun 8/1120:45 -
1 stop21h 40m
Deal found 12/8$1,382
Sun 6/916:35 -
1 stop20h 10m
Sun 20/919:55 -
2 stops24h 30m
Deal found 10/8$1,396
Sun 1/1106:00 -
1 stop30h 55m
Wed 18/1120:45 -
1 stop30h 14m
Deal found 14/8$1,398
Fri 4/1216:35 -
1 stop20h 20m
Sat 6/211:15 -
2 stops31h 10m
Deal found 13/8$1,399

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 14 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,337

One-way from

$694

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$1,622
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 4/11-18/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 00m total
  • Christchurch to Salinas
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 3/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 46m total
  • Christchurch to Salinas
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($159 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($61 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC Christchurch - SFO San Francisco

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 15/9

16:35-17:45

1 stop20h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 22/9

22:30-15:25

1 stop21h 55m

$1,347

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC Christchurch - SFO San Francisco

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 15/9

06:00-17:45

1 stop30h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 22/9

16:12-15:25

2 stops28h 13m

$1,381

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC Christchurch - SFO San Francisco

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 5/11

06:00-20:21

2 stops35h 21m

San Francisco

Sun 8/11

12:00-15:25

2 stops30h 25m

$1,382

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC Christchurch - SFO San Francisco

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sun 6/9

16:35-17:45

1 stop20h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 20/9

22:30-00:20

1 stop30h 50m

$1,386

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC Christchurch - SFO San Francisco

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 15/9

06:00-11:19

2 stops24h 19m

San Francisco

Mon 28/9

19:55-16:25

2 stops24h 30m

$1,389

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC Christchurch - SFO San Francisco

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 3/11

06:00-11:07

2 stops26h 07m

San Francisco

Fri 20/11

20:45-15:25

1 stop21h 40m

$1,498

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC Christchurch - SFO San Francisco

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 4/11

06:00-08:10

1 stop23h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 16/11

23:05-23:20

1 stop27h 15m

$1,544

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC Christchurch - SFO San Francisco

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 4/12

06:05-06:50

1 stop21h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 6/2

23:10-23:20

1 stop27h 10m

$1,609

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC Christchurch - SFO San Francisco

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 4/12

06:00-08:10

1 stop23h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 6/2

23:10-23:20

1 stop27h 10m

$1,612

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC Christchurch - SFO San Francisco

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sun 6/12

08:05-08:00

1 stop20h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 30/1

20:05-23:20

1 stop30h 15m

$1,622

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

How much does it cost for a return flight from Christchurch to Salinas?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Christchurch to Salinas flights typically cost between $1,614 and $1,736 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,337 on Qantas Airways (4 Nov–18 Nov).

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 14 August 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Christchurch to Salinas, such as Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
662 reviews
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Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,Jun 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
662 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
662 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,Jun 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,081 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
662 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,Jun 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,108 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
662 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Viren,Jun 2026

MEL - LAX

Flight got delayed and made us take a transit visa which was not a told before hand.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Christchurch to Salinas. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 3 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, 78 users have taken a look at flights from Christchurch to Salinas.

  • How long is the flight from Christchurch to Salinas?

    Qantas Airways and American Airlines can get you from Christchurch to Salinas in just under 20h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 35m. 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 cheapest flights from Christchurch to Salinas?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Christchurch to Salinas? While on average our users pay $2,311, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,430. The most popular route (Christchurch - San Francisco), is priced around $1,399.

  • 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 3 airlines flying from Christchurch to Salinas

Discover the top 3 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 14 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,037Average$1,358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,148Average$1,801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,318Average$1,620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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