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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Salinas, California from $542

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 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SFO
24 Mar — 31 Mar1
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 22 February 2026.

Sun 22/208:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop25h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sun 1/322:05
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,071
Fri 13/308:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop25h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sun 15/323:05
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,082
Mon 2/315:50
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop26h 33m
British Airways
Sun 15/310:03
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop26h 07m
British Airways
Deal found 19/2$1,104
Mon 2/315:50
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop26h 33m
American Airlines
Sun 15/315:58
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop20h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,112
Thu 10/1213:20
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop25h 00m
Qantas Airways
Sun 3/107:09
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop30h 16m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/2$1,127
Sat 21/1113:20
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop41h 05m
American Airlines
Thu 3/1210:15
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop27h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 17/2$1,176
Wed 1/415:00
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop18h 40m
Fiji Airways
Wed 22/422:35
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,178
Thu 19/313:35
AKL
-
SFO
1 stop23h 53m
Delta
Sun 22/318:28
SFO
-
AKL
1 stop17h 07m
Delta
Deal found 18/2$1,183
Thu 30/706:05
WLG
-
SFO
2 stops32h 13m
American Airlines
Sun 16/822:30
SFO
-
WLG
1 stop21h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,203
Thu 19/315:55
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops25h 18m
American Airlines
Sun 22/321:30
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop21h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/2$1,204
Sun 22/214:15
CHC
-
SFO
Nonstop13h 00m
United Airlines
Sun 8/323:25
SFO
-
CHC
Nonstop14h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,213
Thu 26/306:05
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops32h 25m
Qantas Airways
Thu 2/410:25
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops32h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 18/2$1,221

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 22 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,082

One-way from

$542

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,377
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 13/3-15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 55m total
  • New Zealand to Salinas
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 27/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 25m total
  • New Zealand to Salinas
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($221 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to Salinas that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 22 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Salinas that are best for you.

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AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/3

13:35-17:28

1 stop23h 53m

San Francisco

Sun 22/3

18:28-07:35

1 stop17h 07m

$1,183

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 19/3

15:55-21:13

2 stops25h 18m

San Francisco

Sun 22/3

06:45-23:55

2 stops45h 10m

$1,204

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Thu 30/7

06:05-19:18

2 stops32h 13m

San Francisco

Sun 16/8

06:30-14:45

2 stops37h 15m

$1,209

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/3

13:15-18:30

2 stops25h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 22/3

21:30-18:15

1 stop24h 45m

$1,213

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 26/3

06:05-18:30

2 stops32h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 2/4

10:25-14:45

2 stops32h 20m

$1,221

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 1/5

06:00-06:35

1 stop19h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 7/5

23:20-23:55

1 stop29h 35m

$1,230

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG - SFO

WLGSFO

Wellington

Sun 16/8

15:55-17:45

1 stop20h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 26/8

19:54-14:45

2 stops23h 51m

$1,230

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sat 2/5

07:25-06:55

1 stop18h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 7/5

23:20-23:55

1 stop29h 35m

$1,256

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sat 7/3

15:50-07:05

Nonstop12h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 7/3

22:45-09:10

Nonstop13h 25m

$1,265

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 17/5

18:20-17:45

1 stop18h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 25/6

20:13-16:50

2 stops25h 37m

$1,265

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Salinas

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Salinas?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Salinas (average of $1,014). Flying from New Zealand to Salinas in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,300). 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 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 22 February 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.

Weekly flight availability from New Zealand to Salinas

Explore weekly flight availability from New Zealand to Salinas. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 22 February 2026.

The most flights from NZ0 to S9N are scheduled on a Tuesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 22 February 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
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
597 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
996 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
9,341 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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 Canada
7.1
Good
10,738 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
226 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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

    This flight path from New Zealand to Salinas was viewed by 4,906 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 23h 53m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,183. Airlines will cover a distance of 10503 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 $522 on Air Canada. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Fiji Airways from $542 and United Airlines from $552 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(84%), United Airlines(71%) or Lufthansa(71%), 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 $4,691 for a flight from New Zealand to Salinas. The cheapest flight overall is $681 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $1,071.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Salinas?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Salinas (average of $1,014). Flying from New Zealand to Salinas in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,300). 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 7 airlines flying from New Zealand to Salinas

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$702Average$1,429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,003Average$1,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,035Average$1,473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,045Average$1,655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,064Average$1,684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$1,235Average$1,518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,323Average$1,752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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