Cheap flights from South Island to Salinas, California from $857

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.
CHC — SFO
6 Jan — 13 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 7 December 2025.

Fri 12/1216:35CHC - SFO
1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways
Fri 19/1220:15SFO - CHC
1 stop30h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/12$2,016
Mon 8/1210:50NSN - SFO
1 stop17h 15mAir New Zealand
Thu 11/1222:45SFO - NSN
1 stop18h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/12$2,296
Sun 28/1209:25NSN - SFO
1 stop17h 50mAir New Zealand
Sun 4/119:50SFO - NSN
1 stop18h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/12$2,395
Sun 28/1207:35NSN - SFO
3 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/120:15SFO - NSN
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$3,037
Sun 7/1212:00NSN - SFO
1 stop15h 15mAir New Zealand
Tue 16/1222:45SFO - NSN
2 stops22h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/12$3,207
Fri 12/1214:15CHC - SFO
Nonstop13h 00mAir New Zealand
Fri 19/1223:25SFO - CHC
Nonstop14h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/12$3,572
Mon 8/1216:10NSN - SFO
3 stops44h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1216:00SFO - NSN
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$3,861
Fri 12/1208:45CHC - SFO
2 stops22h 49mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/1217:53SFO - CHC
3 stops26h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$5,281
Sun 7/1211:45NSN - SFO
2 stops19h 19mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1217:26SFO - NSN
3 stops26h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$5,338

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 7 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,497

One-way from

$857
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 26/2-2/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 54m total
  • South Island to Salinas
27/2
  • 27/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 55m total
  • South Island to Salinas

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Island to Salinas that are best for you.

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South Island

Fly to

Salinas

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 26/2

09:50-22:04

2 stops33h 14m

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

06:44-13:15

2 stops33h 31m

$1,495

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 20/1

16:20-12:25

2 stops41h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 25/1

22:05-17:35

2 stops22h 30m

$1,620

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Mon 19/1

14:00-11:05

2 stops18h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 26/1

22:45-16:25

1 stop20h 40m

$1,665

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 20/1

12:15-11:05

2 stops19h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 25/1

23:25-10:35

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,729

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 16/1

14:15-06:15

Nonstop13h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

22:45-13:25

1 stop17h 40m

$1,789

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Wed 18/2

07:00-11:13

2 stops49h 13m

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

06:44-10:05

2 stops54h 21m

$1,841

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Sun 25/1

19:30-11:05

2 stops36h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

18:34-10:05

2 stops42h 31m

$2,023

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Sun 25/1

20:25-11:05

1 stop35h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

23:25-14:00

1 stop17h 35m

$2,025

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Thu 5/2

07:00-23:12

2 stops37h 12m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

07:00-16:50

2 stops36h 50m

$2,083

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Thu 5/2

15:05-11:05

1 stop17h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

19:50-09:50

1 stop17h 00m

$2,186

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Salinas (average of $1,114). Flying from South Island to Salinas in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,739). 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 7 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from South Island to Salinas in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 10% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 7 December 2025.
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.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

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 18h 05m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,665. The distance between South Island and Salinas is about 11140 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Island to Salinas one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $499. However, be on the lookout for offers from Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand, as they are both options that can get you from South Island to Salinas for a low price.

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

  • 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 $6,255, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,763. The most popular route (Christchurch - San Francisco), is priced around $1,627.

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

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Island to Salinas?

    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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Salinas (average of $1,114). Flying from South Island to Salinas in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,739). 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 7 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,006Average$1,450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,081Average$1,799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,139Average$1,673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,368Average$1,968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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