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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Salinas, California from $593

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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SFO
19 Feb — 26 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 20 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,304

One-way from

$593

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,724
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 10/3-10/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 15m total
  • Christchurch to Salinas
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 10/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 24m total
  • Christchurch to Salinas
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($221 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 20 January 2026.

Thu 1/1006:30
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops24h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 23/1016:35
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,228
Tue 10/313:15
CHC
-
SFO
Nonstop13h 00m
Air New Zealand
Tue 10/320:50
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop16h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/1$1,304
Sun 25/113:45
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop23h 10m
Qantas Airways
Sun 1/220:30
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop21h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 17/1$1,321
Wed 4/316:05
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops39h 34m
Air Canada
Wed 11/316:25
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops25h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 18/1$1,335
Mon 7/916:05
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop15h 50m
Air New Zealand
Mon 21/922:05
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop19h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 18/1$1,337
Thu 19/316:00
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop16h 05m
United Airlines
Sun 22/323:25
SFO
-
CHC
Nonstop14h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/1$1,340
Sun 6/913:05
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop19h 20m
Fiji Airways
Fri 18/923:25
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 18/1$1,342
Fri 4/914:00
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop17h 55m
Air New Zealand
Fri 18/922:05
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop18h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 18/1$1,349

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Christchurch

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Salinas

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 10/3

13:15-06:15

Nonstop13h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

20:50-09:05

1 stop16h 15m

$1,304

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Mon 2/3

15:55-21:23

2 stops26h 28m

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

16:59-14:55

2 stops25h 56m

$1,321

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 19/3

16:00-12:05

1 stop16h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 22/3

23:25-09:35

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,340

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 4/3

09:50-10:50

2 stops22h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 11/3

16:59-15:25

2 stops26h 26m

$1,364

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 6/3

14:15-06:15

Nonstop13h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 13/3

23:25-09:35

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,404

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 4/3

18:10-07:05

1 stop33h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 11/3

23:25-09:35

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,408

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 10/3

09:15-10:39

2 stops21h 24m

$593

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sun 8/2

06:10-12:20

2 stops27h 10m

$614

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 10/3

16:00-12:05

1 stop16h 05m

$652

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 24/3

16:35-16:55

1 stop20h 20m

$662

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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 $1,110). Flying from Christchurch to Salinas in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,738). 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 20 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 20 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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
217 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
217 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
217 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
572 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
217 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
973 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
217 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,183 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
217 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

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 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?

    Within the past month, 162 users have taken a look at flights from Christchurch to Salinas.

  • How long is the flight from Christchurch to Salinas?

    Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways can get you from Christchurch to Salinas in just under 13h. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 28m. 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 (89%), Air New Zealand (89%) or SWISS (89%) 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 $4,659, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,070. The most popular route (Christchurch - San Francisco), is priced around $1,321.

  • 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 $1,110). Flying from Christchurch to Salinas in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,738). 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 20 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,080Average$1,808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,138Average$1,636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,150Average$1,553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,367Average$1,751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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