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Cheap flights from South Island to Salinas, California from $838

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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SFO
21 May — 28 May1
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 21 April 2026.

Thu 19/1121:30
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops35h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/1222:05
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$1,579
Fri 5/610:30
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 12/622:35
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/4$1,632
Wed 20/509:40
BHE
-
SFO
2 stops23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/522:35
SFO
-
BHE
2 stops23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$1,705
Fri 20/1121:00
CHC
-
SFO
1 stop35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/1222:05
SFO
-
CHC
1 stop18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$1,856
Fri 20/1110:30
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/1216:55
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$1,875
Thu 28/511:00
CHC
-
SFO
3 stops23h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 19/618:08
SFO
-
CHC
3 stops26h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,938
Sun 24/509:40
CHC
-
SFO
3 stops24h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/519:25
SFO
-
CHC
3 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,029
Sat 23/518:10
CHC
-
SFO
2 stops38h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/518:01
SFO
-
CHC
2 stops23h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$2,033
Thu 7/510:50
ZQN
-
SFO
3 stops23h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 30/613:51
SFO
-
ZQN
3 stops31h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$2,266
Thu 13/820:25
ZQN
-
SFO
2 stops36h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/919:45
SFO
-
ZQN
3 stops28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$2,271
Wed 6/515:25
ZQN
-
SFO
2 stops22h 55m
Qantas Airways
Tue 30/610:07
SFO
-
ZQN
2 stops33h 23m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 17/4$2,347
Thu 13/809:20
ZQN
-
SFO
1 stop16h 30m
Air New Zealand
Tue 15/923:15
SFO
-
ZQN
2 stops21h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 17/4$2,356

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 21 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,632

One-way from

$838
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  • 5/6-12/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 55m total
  • South Island to Salinas
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28/4
  • 28/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 25m total
  • South Island to Salinas
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Island 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 21 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 5/6

10:30-13:55

2 stops22h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 12/6

22:35-12:05

1 stop18h 30m

$1,632

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Mon 25/5

07:05-12:55

2 stops24h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 1/6

22:05-12:05

2 stops19h 00m

$2,070

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 27/5

10:00-12:55

2 stops21h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 3/6

22:05-08:55

1 stop15h 50m

$2,080

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sun 24/5

16:35-17:45

1 stop20h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 31/5

20:13-15:25

2 stops24h 12m

$2,125

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 19/5

16:35-17:45

1 stop20h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 26/5

13:35-14:25

2 stops29h 50m

$2,187

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 19/5

06:20-12:21

2 stops25h 01m

San Francisco

Tue 26/5

13:35-14:25

2 stops29h 50m

$2,196

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 26/5

06:10-08:05

1 stop20h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 2/6

22:05-08:55

1 stop15h 50m

$2,215

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 17/6

15:45-00:09

2 stops27h 24m

San Francisco

Thu 25/6

09:04-14:25

2 stops34h 21m

$2,225

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 28/5

15:45-00:09

2 stops27h 24m

San Francisco

Fri 19/6

13:35-14:25

2 stops29h 50m

$2,244

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 17/6

06:10-08:05

1 stop20h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 25/6

23:00-11:25

1 stop17h 25m

$2,249

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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 21 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Island to Salinas, such as Air New Zealand,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines. 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
632 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
632 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
632 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,024 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
632 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,613 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
632 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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  • How popular is this South Island to Salinas flight route?

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Top 3 airlines flying from South Island to Salinas

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,062Average$1,621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,081Average$1,612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,318Average$1,621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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