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$608+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to Christchurch (CHC)

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 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CHC
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Tue 12/24
Tue 12/31
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Salinas to Christchurch are usually found in May or August, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Salinas (S9N) to Christchurch (CHC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

Round-trip from

$868
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$608
(Kiwi.com)

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May

Average price

$2,072
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 19, 2024.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2610:45 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 1/142:15 pmCHC - SFO
Nonstop13h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/19$1,521
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/289:55 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/252:20 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,570
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/269:45 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways
Tue 1/142:20 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 12/19$1,646
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2511:30 pmSFO - CHC
Nonstop14h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/312:15 pmCHC - SFO
Nonstop13h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$1,825
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/272:55 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops36h 45mAir Canada
Sat 1/256:10 amCHC - SFO
2 stops27h 01mAir Canada
Deal found 12/18$2,033
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/234:25 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops26h 00mQantas Airways
Tue 12/314:30 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop20h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/19$2,397
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3011:35 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops44h 45mChina Southern
Sun 1/510:30 pmCHC - SFO
2 stops42h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 12/18$2,467

Find flights from Salinas to Christchurch within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas to Christchurch 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

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San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 2/11

9:45 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Christchurch

Thu 2/27

2:20 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$868

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Wed 2/26

6:50 pm-12:40 am

2 stops32h 50m

Christchurch

Sun 3/9

6:10 am-12:56 pm

2 stops27h 46m

$958

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Wed 3/19

4:35 pm-12:40 am

2 stops36h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 3/26

9:25 am-12:11 pm

2 stops22h 46m

$969

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Wed 2/26

11:30 pm-10:35 am

Nonstop14h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 3/11

1:15 pm-6:25 am

Nonstop13h 10m

$1,025

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Wed 3/19

8:50 pm-8:55 am

1 stop16h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 3/26

5:00 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$1,071

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 1/26

11:30 pm-10:35 am

Nonstop14h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 2/11

2:15 pm-6:25 am

Nonstop13h 10m

$1,202

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

10:55 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop41h 25m

Christchurch

Fri 2/28

2:50 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$1,343

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Mon 2/10

3:00 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops34h 20m

$608

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Wed 2/5

11:30 pm-10:35 am

Nonstop14h 05m

$836

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 12/31

11:35 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop44h 45m

$908

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Christchurch

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Travel insights for flights from Salinas to Christchurch

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Salinas to Christchurch including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Salinas to Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salinas to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The price you pay for your flight from Salinas to Christchurch may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 71 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Christchurch (average of $1,101). Flying from Salinas to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,869). 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 S9N to CHC?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas to Christchurch. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Salinas to Christchurch as you normally would.

Rainfall in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 1.6 - 2.4 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Christchurch. 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 Christchurch. Reviews last updated December 19, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Salinas to Christchurch, see what other customers have to say about Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand and China Southern. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
842 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

ANA
8.4
Very good
842 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
842 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
191 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
842 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,410 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
842 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
842 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
496 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
842 reviews

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Salinas to Christchurch. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Christchurch from Salinas?

    Most people fly into Christchurch (CHC) if they book a flight to Christchurch from Salinas. On average, Christchurch has 1 inbound flight from Salinas per day from 3 airlines. Christchurch is conveniently located just 5.9 mi from Christchurch’s city center.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Air New Zealand. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $836. Users have also found prices from $908 and $912 on China Southern and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Salinas to Christchurch?

    Before booking your flight to Christchurch from Salinas, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (40%), Air New Zealand (40%), SWISS( 40%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salinas to Christchurch?

    The cheapest flight price from Salinas to Christchurch is $895. On average you can expect to pay $1,593. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Christchurch), can usually be booked for $1,075.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Salinas to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Salinas to Christchurch?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salinas to Christchurch 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 Salinas to Christchurch?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Christchurch (average of $1,101). Flying from Salinas to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,869). 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 3 airlines flying from Salinas to Christchurch

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Salinas to Christchurch. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$727Average$966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,028Average$1,396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,032Average$1,451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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