Cheap flights from South Island to Salinas, California from $607

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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SFO
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Island to Salinas

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Cheapest flights from South Island to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 January 2026.

Thu 1/1006:00
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops29h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 23/1023:25
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,299
Fri 6/314:15
CHC
-
SFO
Nonstop13h 00m
Air New Zealand
Fri 13/323:25
SFO
-
CHC
Nonstop14h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 19/1$1,389
Fri 6/314:15
CHC
-
SFO
Nonstop13h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/323:55
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,463
Wed 25/210:30
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/322:05
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,569
Mon 2/321:00
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop31h 05m
Air New Zealand
Mon 16/320:50
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop28h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 20/1$1,648
Sun 1/217:00
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop35h 05m
Air New Zealand
Wed 11/223:25
SFO
-
CHC
Nonstop14h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 20/1$1,697
Fri 6/315:55
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops23h 35m
Qantas Airways
Fri 13/321:30
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop21h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/1$1,742
Sun 1/218:20
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/207:31
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops27h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,761
Wed 11/220:25
ZQN
-
SFO
1 stop35h 40m
Air New Zealand
Thu 19/219:50
SFO
-
ZQN
1 stop26h 50m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 20/1$2,118
Fri 22/515:25
ZQN
-
SFO
1 stop21h 20m
Qantas Airways
Mon 25/510:12
SFO
-
ZQN
2 stops33h 18m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/1$2,197
Fri 22/515:05
ZQN
-
SFO
1 stop34h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 25/522:05
SFO
-
ZQN
1 stop16h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/1$2,218
Wed 11/217:30
ZQN
-
SFO
3 stops43h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/218:52
SFO
-
ZQN
2 stops28h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$2,806

Find flight deals from South Island to Salinas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Island to Salinas flight deals. Data was last updated 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,389

One-way from

$607
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 6/3-13/3
  • Nonstop
  • 27h 10m total
  • South Island to Salinas
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 8/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 10m total
  • South Island to Salinas

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South Island

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Salinas

Route

Departure

Return

Price

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

$1,389

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 6/3

14:15-06:15

Nonstop13h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 13/3

23:55-23:55

1 stop28h 00m

$1,463

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Mon 2/3

21:00-07:05

1 stop31h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

20:50-21:25

1 stop28h 35m

$1,648

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sun 1/2

17:00-07:05

1 stop35h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 11/2

23:25-10:35

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,697

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 6/3

15:55-18:30

2 stops23h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 13/3

21:30-15:25

1 stop21h 55m

$1,742

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sun 1/2

18:20-19:45

2 stops22h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 11/2

07:31-07:35

2 stops27h 04m

$1,761

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sat 7/3

07:00-07:05

2 stops21h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 14/3

20:50-08:15

2 stops39h 25m

$1,781

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sun 22/2

14:15-06:15

Nonstop13h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

22:45-12:25

1 stop17h 40m

$1,812

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Wed 11/2

20:25-11:05

1 stop35h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 19/2

19:50-19:40

1 stop26h 50m

$2,118

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Fri 22/5

15:05-12:55

1 stop16h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 25/5

22:05-09:50

1 stop16h 45m

$2,197

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to Salinas

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Island to Salinas

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Island to Salinas?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Salinas (average of $1,099). Flying from South Island to Salinas in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,720). 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 EDG to S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from South Island 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 January 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Island 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 22 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Island to Salinas, such as Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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 South Island to Salinas flight route?

  • How long is the flight from South Island to Salinas?

    A quick flight from South Island to Salinas can take about 13h. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,389. The distance between South Island and Salinas is about 11140 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Island to Salinas?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from South Island to Salinas?

    Before booking your flight to Salinas from South Island, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (89%), Air New Zealand (89%), SWISS( 89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Island to Salinas?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from South Island to Salinas? While on average our users pay $4,610, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,059. The most popular route (Christchurch - San Francisco), is priced around $1,648.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Island to Salinas that include hotel bookings?

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Island 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 South Island to Salinas?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Salinas (average of $1,099). Flying from South Island to Salinas in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,720). 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 South Island to Salinas

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from South Island 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 22 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,069Average$1,789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,126Average$1,618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,138Average$1,537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,353Average$1,733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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