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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Salinas, California from $646

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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SFO
25 Jul — 1 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 June 2026.

Sun 19/714:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 40m
Fiji Airways
Wed 29/723:10
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 25/6$1,332
Fri 28/814:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 40m
Fiji Airways
Fri 11/923:25
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop28h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 23/6$1,351
Wed 19/814:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 40m
Fiji Airways
Fri 11/923:25
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 24/6$1,380
Wed 15/707:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop25h 40m
Fiji Airways
Wed 29/723:10
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 23/6$1,381
Wed 9/907:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop25h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 20/923:25
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 22/6$1,385
Fri 24/714:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 40m
Fiji Airways
Fri 31/723:25
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 23/6$1,387
Fri 7/816:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop16h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 9/823:25
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 22/6$1,388
Thu 17/1216:05
AKL
-
SFO
2 stops19h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 31/1222:20
SFO
-
AKL
2 stops42h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6$1,397
Wed 5/816:55
WLG
-
SFO
1 stop15h 00m
Air New Zealand
Wed 12/822:05
SFO
-
WLG
1 stop22h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 21/6$1,532
Mon 27/714:00
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop17h 55m
Air New Zealand
Mon 3/822:05
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop27h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 21/6$1,532
Sun 2/820:00
WLG
-
SFO
1 stop35h 55m
Air New Zealand
Tue 11/822:05
SFO
-
WLG
1 stop15h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 24/6$1,537
Wed 19/808:10
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop23h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 28/823:25
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6$1,537

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Salinas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Salinas flight deals. Data was last updated 25 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,332

One-way from

$646

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,060
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 19/7-29/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 15m total
  • New Zealand to Salinas
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 9/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 40m total
  • New Zealand to Salinas
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($274 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average return price).
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WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Sun 9/8

11:55-12:55

1 stop20h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 16/8

22:05-11:20

1 stop18h 15m

$1,537

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 15/10

06:10-08:10

1 stop22h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 19/10

23:05-23:05

1 stop28h 00m

$1,558

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 15/10

16:45-08:46

2 stops36h 01m

San Francisco

Mon 19/10

09:16-15:25

2 stops34h 09m

$1,560

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 5/8

10:00-12:55

2 stops21h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 26/8

22:05-13:30

2 stops20h 25m

$1,564

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 29/7

06:00-06:25

1 stop19h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 5/8

23:20-23:35

1 stop29h 15m

$1,569

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 5/8

06:10-08:05

1 stop20h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 12/8

23:00-23:05

1 stop29h 05m

$1,578

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 21/7

16:05-17:45

1 stop20h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 28/7

16:04-14:05

2 stops27h 01m

$1,581

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 5/8

14:00-12:55

2 stops17h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 12/8

22:05-14:10

2 stops21h 05m

$1,583

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 13/10

07:00-06:50

1 stop19h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 20/10

23:20-00:35

1 stop29h 15m

$1,589

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Sun 2/8

13:55-12:55

2 stops18h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 11/8

22:05-15:35

2 stops22h 30m

$1,594

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Salinas

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand 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 25 June 2026.

When flying from New Zealand to Salinas, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 25 June 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from New Zealand to Salinas have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
245 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

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
245 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
245 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

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
646 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
245 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

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
1,050 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
245 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

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
9,889 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
245 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

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 Canada
7.1
Good
11,258 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
245 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

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.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this New Zealand to Salinas flight route?

    This flight path from New Zealand to Salinas was viewed by 2,707 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to Salinas?

    A quick flight from New Zealand to Salinas can take about 20h. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,537. Airlines will cover a distance of 10839 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Salinas one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $582 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Canada from $596 and Qantas Airways from $641 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Salinas?

    The most popular route from New Zealand to Salinas is Auckland Intl - San Francisco. You may also consider Christchurch - San Francisco or Wellington - San Francisco.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Zealand to Salinas?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New Zealand to Salinas consider choosing SWISS(89%), United Airlines(75%) or Air New Zealand(75%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Zealand to Salinas?

    On average you can expect to pay $5,048 for a flight from New Zealand to Salinas. The cheapest flight overall is $1,033 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $1,279.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Salinas that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Salinas flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Salinas?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Salinas.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Salinas?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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 9 airlines flying from New Zealand to Salinas

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand 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 25 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$272Average$1,534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$743Average$1,512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,057Average$1,499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,067Average$1,550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,080Average$1,655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,126Average$1,795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,160Average$1,492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$1,290Average$1,523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,373Average$1,828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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