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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Salinas, California from $629

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 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SFO
4 Sep — 11 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Salinas

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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 5 August 2026.

Sat 19/916:10 -
1 stop16h 30m
Sat 26/923:10 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 5/8$1,204
Sun 6/1214:10 -
1 stop19h 15m
Sat 30/121:50 -
1 stop18h 20m
Deal found 2/8$1,303
Wed 18/1107:30 -
2 stops33h 51m
Sat 28/1108:40 -
2 stops27h 45m
Deal found 4/8$1,327
Fri 28/813:25 -
2 stops38h 09m
Fri 11/922:30 -
1 stop20h 40m
Deal found 5/8$1,333
Thu 3/906:15 -
2 stops23h 05m
Mon 7/919:30 -
2 stops25h 40m
Deal found 4/8$1,335
Mon 10/815:20 -
2 stops26h 00m
Sun 23/816:31 -
2 stops25h 49m
Deal found 4/8$1,350
Sun 20/915:55 -
1 stop20h 50m
Sun 27/922:30 -
1 stop21h 15m
Deal found 4/8$1,372
Wed 18/1116:35 -
1 stop20h 20m
Wed 2/1215:26 -
2 stops26h 29m
Deal found 4/8$1,374
Mon 10/806:10 -
2 stops26h 02m
Sun 23/816:31 -
2 stops25h 49m
Deal found 5/8$1,383
Wed 2/915:40 -
2 stops26h 00m
Wed 9/916:12 -
2 stops27h 28m
Deal found 4/8$1,384
Thu 13/815:20 -
2 stops26h 00m
Tue 1/922:30 -
1 stop20h 35m
Deal found 4/8$1,384
Thu 3/915:20 -
2 stops26h 20m
Mon 7/916:31 -
2 stops26h 34m
Deal found 5/8$1,389

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 5 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,204

One-way from

$629

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,614
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 19/9-26/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 30m total
  • New Zealand to Salinas
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 30/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 45m total
  • New Zealand to Salinas
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($234 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($45 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 5 August 2026.
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WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG Wellington - SFO San Francisco

WLGSFO

Wellington

Sun 25/10

14:35-23:37

2 stops29h 02m

San Francisco

Wed 4/11

15:07-14:50

2 stops26h 43m

$1,415

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG Wellington - SFO San Francisco

WLGSFO

Wellington

Tue 29/9

16:40-21:16

2 stops24h 36m

San Francisco

Thu 15/10

13:28-14:45

2 stops29h 17m

$1,417

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC Christchurch - SFO San Francisco

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 10/9

15:45-23:51

2 stops27h 06m

San Francisco

Thu 17/9

13:27-14:25

2 stops29h 58m

$1,417

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sun 31/1

13:15-15:55

1 stop23h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 13/2

18:34-14:45

2 stops23h 11m

$1,437

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC Christchurch - SFO San Francisco

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sun 6/12

14:10-12:25

1 stop19h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 30/1

21:50-08:10

2 stops37h 20m

$1,505
Fastest return journey

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL Auckland Intl - SFO San Francisco

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Wed 18/11

15:50-07:05

Nonstop12h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 28/11

19:50-05:45

Nonstop12h 55m

$1,599

WellingtonSan Francisco

WLG Wellington - SFO San Francisco

WLGSFO

Wellington

Fri 22/1

06:05-15:55

1 stop30h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 26/1

07:00-13:05

2 stops33h 05m

$2,017

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC Christchurch - SFO San Francisco

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sun 6/9

21:00-06:50

1 stop28h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 13/9

22:05-12:05

2 stops19h 00m

$2,044

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC Christchurch - SFO San Francisco

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Mon 14/9

17:00-12:55

1 stop14h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 21/9

22:05-10:25

1 stop17h 20m

$2,051

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC Christchurch - SFO San Francisco

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Mon 7/9

20:10-12:55

1 stop35h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 14/9

22:05-09:25

1 stop16h 20m

$2,063

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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 5 August 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 5 August 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
251 reviews
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Boarding

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
251 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
251 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
659 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
251 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,079 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
251 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,060 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
251 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,428 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
251 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

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 2,040 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 12h 15m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,599. 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 $541 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Canada from $569 and Qantas Airways from $616 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 Wellington - San Francisco or Christchurch - 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(96%), United Airlines(78%) or Air New Zealand(78%), 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 $3,110 for a flight from New Zealand to Salinas. The cheapest flight overall is $1,037 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $1,218.

  • 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 5 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$148Average$1,473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$713Average$1,452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,015Average$1,433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,025Average$1,287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,037Average$1,461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,124Average$1,433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,148Average$1,816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$1,239Average$1,473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,318Average$1,750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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