Cheap flights from South Island to Salinas, California from $615

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 19/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SFO
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,327

One-way from

$640
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 25/1-1/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 50m total
  • South Island to Salinas
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 10/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 10m total
  • 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 7 November 2025.

Tue 25/1109:40NSN - SFO
2 stops18h 25mAir New Zealand
Sat 29/1119:50SFO - NSN
1 stop18h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/11$1,563
Mon 22/1217:30NSN - SFO
1 stop33h 45mAir New Zealand
Mon 29/1219:50SFO - NSN
2 stops18h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/11$1,633
Sun 21/1217:00CHC - SFO
1 stop35h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 28/1223:25SFO - CHC
Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,636
Sun 21/1216:35CHC - SFO
1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 28/1220:15SFO - CHC
1 stop19h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,640
Tue 18/1116:35CHC - SFO
1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 25/1120:15SFO - CHC
1 stop22h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/11$1,643
Fri 14/1105:45CHC - SFO
1 stop26h 20mAir New Zealand
Tue 18/1122:45SFO - CHC
1 stop23h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/11$1,659
Fri 14/1106:05CHC - SFO
1 stop30h 50mQantas Airways
Tue 18/1120:15SFO - CHC
1 stop30h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/11$1,709
Sun 21/1206:15CHC - SFO
2 stops25h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sun 28/1216:11SFO - CHC
2 stops25h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,828
Mon 22/1209:25NSN - SFO
3 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1216:11SFO - NSN
3 stops30h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11$2,728

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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

Wed 11/2

06:00-08:25

1 stop23h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 13/3

23:25-09:35

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,400

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sun 25/1

14:15-06:15

Nonstop13h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

23:25-10:35

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,400

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sun 25/1

13:45-15:55

1 stop23h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

20:15-15:25

1 stop22h 10m

$1,401

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 11/2

06:05-15:05

2 stops30h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 13/3

21:15-15:25

1 stop22h 10m

$1,410

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Mon 22/12

06:05-15:47

2 stops30h 42m

San Francisco

Mon 29/12

07:09-00:25

2 stops44h 16m

$1,482

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Mon 22/12

20:10-07:05

1 stop31h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 29/12

19:50-22:10

1 stop29h 20m

$1,494

QueenstownSan Francisco

ZQN - SFO

ZQNSFO

Queenstown Intl

Fri 13/3

08:50-06:15

1 stop17h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

22:45-09:50

1 stop39h 05m

$1,560

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Tue 25/11

15:50-07:05

1 stop36h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 29/11

19:50-09:30

1 stop16h 40m

$1,570

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sun 21/12

17:00-07:05

1 stop35h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 28/12

23:25-10:35

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,636

NelsonSan Francisco

NSN - SFO

NSNSFO

Nelson

Mon 22/12

12:00-11:05

2 stops20h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 29/12

19:50-11:15

2 stops18h 25m

$1,761

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Salinas (average of $1,060). Flying from South Island to Salinas in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,787). 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 November 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 November 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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

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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 17h 25m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,560. The distance between South Island and Salinas is about 11478 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 Air Canada, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $615. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines 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 $6,399, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,682. The most popular route (Christchurch - San Francisco), is priced around $1,400.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Salinas (average of $1,060). Flying from South Island to Salinas in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,787). 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 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,034Average$1,490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,111Average$1,850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,171Average$1,805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,419Average$2,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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