Cheap flights from New Zealand to Salinas, California from $561

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SFO
2 Jan — 9 Jan1
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 3 December 2025.

Sat 20/1223:30AKL - SFO
1 stop16h 50mAlaska Airlines
Mon 26/107:31SFO - AKL
1 stop16h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,579
Sat 20/1223:30AKL - SFO
1 stop16h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 26/107:00SFO - AKL
2 stops17h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,619
Tue 2/1223:30AKL - SFO
1 stop16h 45mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/1218:39SFO - AKL
2 stops29h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,701
Wed 10/1215:50AKL - SFO
1 stop25h 39mAmerican Airlines
Mon 15/1212:10SFO - AKL
1 stop24h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,789
Tue 9/1215:50AKL - SFO
1 stop25h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 14/1216:00SFO - AKL
1 stop20h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,794
Sat 27/1223:30AKL - SFO
1 stop35h 41mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/119:55SFO - AKL
2 stops52h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,833
Tue 2/1215:50AKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/1222:45SFO - AKL
Nonstop13h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/12$1,848
Tue 9/1213:15AKL - SFO
2 stops28h 14mQantas Airways
Sun 14/1215:26SFO - AKL
1 stop21h 29mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/12$1,855
Wed 3/1214:35AKL - SFO
1 stop26h 49mDelta
Tue 9/1212:25SFO - AKL
1 stop23h 10mDelta
Deal found 1/12$1,857
Sat 6/1215:55CHC - SFO
2 stops23h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1219:07SFO - CHC
2 stops22h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,973
Wed 31/1213:45CHC - SFO
2 stops29h 22mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/116:30SFO - CHC
2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$2,227
Sun 28/1212:00NSN - SFO
1 stop15h 15mAir New Zealand
Sun 4/119:50SFO - NSN
1 stop22h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/12$2,390

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 3 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,371

One-way from

$561

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,782
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 15/1-28/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 35m total
  • New Zealand to Salinas
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 22/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 15m total
  • New Zealand to Salinas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($219 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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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 15/1

23:30-09:11

2 stops30h 41m

San Francisco

Thu 22/1

07:00-21:20

2 stops41h 20m

$1,327

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/2

23:30-19:45

1 stop17h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

07:31-21:20

1 stop16h 49m

$1,404

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/3

14:50-20:30

2 stops25h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 22/3

23:05-13:35

1 stop18h 30m

$1,449

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/1

23:30-19:45

1 stop17h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 28/1

07:00-21:20

2 stops17h 20m

$1,475

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Thu 26/3

23:30-05:15

1 stop25h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

19:55-21:20

1 stop30h 25m

$1,478

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/3

23:30-10:37

2 stops32h 07m

San Francisco

Tue 24/3

19:55-21:20

1 stop29h 25m

$1,480

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sat 28/3

23:30-05:15

1 stop25h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 13/4

07:10-21:20

2 stops19h 10m

$1,536

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/5

14:00-16:58

2 stops21h 58m

San Francisco

Sun 31/5

23:25-12:40

1 stop18h 15m

$1,555

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Fri 23/1

14:50-16:36

2 stops22h 46m

San Francisco

Fri 30/1

22:05-00:15

1 stop29h 10m

$1,555

AucklandSan Francisco

AKL - SFO

AKLSFO

Auckland Intl

Sat 28/3

23:30-20:35

1 stop17h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

19:55-21:20

1 stop30h 25m

$1,555

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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, February 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 $1,341). 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 3 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New Zealand to Salinas in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 6% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Zealand to Salinas?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New Zealand to Salinas. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Zealand to Salinas flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 3 December 2025.

The most flights from NZ0 to S9N are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, 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 3 December 2025.
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.

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

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

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

    A quick flight from New Zealand to Salinas can take about 17h 15m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,404. 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 $501 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $501 and Air Canada from $542 one-way.

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

  • 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(64%) or Air New Zealand(64%), 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 $4,693 for a flight from New Zealand to Salinas. The cheapest flight overall is $689 while the most popular route, (Auckland Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $1,178.

  • 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, February 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 $1,341). 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

Discover the top 7 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 3 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$729Average$1,535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,010Average$1,404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,041Average$1,351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,085Average$1,711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,143Average$1,733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$1,282Average$1,648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,370Average$1,919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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