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$496+ 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 10/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CHC
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Salinas to Christchurch are usually found in April or February, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Christchurch

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to Christchurch flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,152
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$623
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,592
From Salinas to Christchurch
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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 July 31, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sun 11/164:19 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops35h 21mAir Canada
Tue 11/256:10 amCHC - SFO
2 stops27h 26mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$811
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 11/256:00 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/310:30 amCHC - SFO
2 stops21h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$833
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/3011:59 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops40h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/278:20 amCHC - SFO
2 stops23h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,118
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2110:35 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops27h 40mFiji Airways
Sat 10/41:50 pmCHC - SFO
2 stops43h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/29$1,152
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/168:15 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop30h 40mQantas Airways
Tue 11/254:35 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/29$1,280
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Tue 11/2510:45 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop18h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 12/32:00 pmCHC - SFO
2 stops18h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/29$1,296

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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 July 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Christchurch that are best for you.

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Salinas

Fly to

Christchurch

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 11/16

4:19 pm-12:40 am

2 stops35h 21m

Christchurch

Tue 11/25

6:10 am-12:36 pm

2 stops27h 26m

$811

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 11/25

6:00 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops32h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 12/3

10:30 am-10:39 am

2 stops21h 09m

$833

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 11/30

11:59 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops40h 06m

Christchurch

Tue 1/27

8:20 am-10:54 am

2 stops23h 34m

$1,118

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 9/21

10:35 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Christchurch

Sat 10/4

1:50 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops43h 35m

$1,152

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 11/16

8:15 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop30h 40m

Christchurch

Tue 11/25

4:35 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$1,280

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 11/25

10:45 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 12/3

2:00 pm-11:05 am

2 stops18h 05m

$1,296

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Fri 10/31

11:25 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops48h 25m

$496

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Fri 10/10

11:25 pm-9:50 am

2 stops38h 25m

$661

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

10:00 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$862

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Thu 10/30

12:35 am-5:20 pm

2 stops44h 45m

$863

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Christchurch

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Christchurch from Salinas with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Salinas to Christchurch

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 July 25, 2025.

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 41 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 July 31, 2025.

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.

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 July 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, and Air New Zealand from Salinas to Christchurch by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
202 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
501 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
887 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 0 inbound flights 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 Fiji Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $661. Users have also found prices from $862 and $868 on Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salinas to Christchurch?

    The cheapest flight price from Salinas to Christchurch is $940. On average you can expect to pay $1,433. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Christchurch), can usually be booked for $821.

  • 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$709Average$1,279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,037Average$1,362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,053Average$1,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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