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$430+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to New Zealand

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SFO — AKL
Apr 7 — Apr 141
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Cheap flight deals from Salinas to New Zealand

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$793
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$430
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,230
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From Salinas to New Zealand
One-way flight from Salinas to New Zealand
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($116 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Salinas to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/62:18 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop20h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/318:00 amAKL - SFO
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$800
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Wed 10/1511:25 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop28h 20mFiji Airways
Sun 11/233:10 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/1$848
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Tue 12/27:13 pmSFO - AKL
2 stops24h 37mAir Canada
Wed 12/172:00 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop17h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 3/31$888
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Wed 11/194:35 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops35h 05mAir Canada
Tue 12/210:30 amCHC - SFO
2 stops22h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 3/31$974
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Fri 10/1711:25 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/28:05 amCHC - SFO
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,023
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/179:20 pmSFO - AKL
2 stops29h 00mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/3011:30 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop17h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,045
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Tue 11/187:55 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop28h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 1/1311:30 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop17h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,050
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/147:11 pmSFO - AKL
2 stops21h 29mAir Tahiti Nui
Thu 11/274:05 pmAKL - SFO
2 stops24h 15mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 3/31$1,062
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Tue 5/2010:40 pmSFO - AKL
Nonstop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/291:50 pmAKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,087
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Wed 10/2911:25 pmSFO - WLG
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/159:05 pmWLG - SFO
2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,103
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/231:00 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop22h 50mDelta
Thu 11/62:50 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop18h 10mDelta
Deal found 3/30$1,113
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Wed 4/912:55 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop27h 45mCathay Pacific
Wed 5/141:25 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/31$1,126

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

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Salinas

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New Zealand

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Depart

Return

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San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

2:18 pm-6:00 am

1 stop20h 42m

Auckland Intl

Sat 5/31

8:00 am-1:50 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$800

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Sat 4/19

10:45 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/1

1:55 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$868

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Sun 4/13

4:35 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/19

2:00 pm-10:56 am

1 stop17h 56m

$890

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Fri 5/16

4:35 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops35h 30m

Christchurch

Sun 5/25

6:05 am-10:25 am

2 stops23h 20m

$996

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Thu 4/17

9:20 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops29h 00m

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/30

11:30 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$1,045

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

1:49 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops27h 16m

Christchurch

Thu 9/25

6:10 am-10:28 am

2 stops23h 18m

$1,074

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

10:40 pm-7:10 am

Nonstop13h 30m

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/29

1:50 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop12h 10m

$1,087

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Wed 4/9

12:55 pm-11:40 am

1 stop27h 45m

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/14

1:25 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$1,126

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Fri 5/2

6:09 pm-8:40 am

3 stops43h 31m

Wellington

Mon 5/19

9:10 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop34h 40m

$1,132

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Fri 9/12

10:35 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Christchurch

Thu 9/25

8:30 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops36h 20m

$1,141

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to New Zealand

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Salinas to New Zealand

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to New Zealand (average of $1,021). Flying from Salinas to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,511). 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 NZ?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas to New Zealand. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 2, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Salinas to New Zealand?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Salinas to New Zealand. Price data was last updated on May 26, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salinas to New Zealand flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in New Zealand by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Zealand ranges from 2.8 - 5.1 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit New Zealand when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in New Zealand by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Zealand, 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 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Zealand. 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 New Zealand. Reviews last updated April 2, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Salinas to New Zealand, see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, ANA and China Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
8.3
Very good

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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  • How popular is this Salinas to New Zealand flight route?

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $526. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Tahiti Nui and Cathay Pacific, as they are both options that can get you from Salinas to New Zealand for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Salinas to New Zealand?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Salinas to New Zealand?

    Consider SWISS (91%), United Airlines (89%) or Air New Zealand (89%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Salinas to New Zealand.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salinas to New Zealand?

    While on average a flight from Salinas to New Zealand is generally $3,687, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $779. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Auckland Intl), you can expect to pay $703 for that flight.

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salinas to New Zealand 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 New Zealand?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to New Zealand (average of $1,021). Flying from Salinas to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,511). 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 9 airlines flying from Salinas to New Zealand

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Salinas to New Zealand. 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 April 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$400Average$822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$471Average$1,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
DeltaCheapest$557Average$1,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$572Average$1,277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$667Average$945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$699Average$1,708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$705Average$886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$847Average$1,369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$931Average$1,458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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