How long is the flight from Salinas to Christchurch?

Departing from Salinas to Christchurch will take you 29h 25m. The distance between Salinas and Christchurch is about 6922 mi.

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from Salinas to Christchurch?

The cheapest flight price from Salinas to Christchurch is $772. On average you can expect to pay $1,596. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Christchurch), can usually be booked for $937.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Salinas to Christchurch?

When booking a flight from Salinas to Christchurch, you may want to consider flying on Air New Zealand, United Airlines or Fiji Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

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.

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?

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Sun 12/77:50 pmSFO - CHC

2 stops21h 10mAir New Zealand

Tue 12/232:15 pmCHC - SFO

Nonstop13h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/28

$1,012

Fri 11/2810:45 pmSFO - CHC

1 stop35h 40mAir New Zealand

Fri 12/56:45 amCHC - SFO

1 stop21h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/29

$1,065

Fri 11/286:53 pmSFO - CHC

2 stops32h 02mMultiple Airlines

Fri 12/58:10 amCHC - SFO

2 stops23h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$1,079

Sun 12/710:59 pmSFO - CHC

2 stops36h 06mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/236:00 amCHC - SFO

2 stops34h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$1,158

Tue 12/2310:45 pmSFO - CHC

2 stops21h 30mAir New Zealand

Tue 1/132:15 pmCHC - SFO

Nonstop13h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/30

$1,207

Tue 12/2310:45 pmSFO - CHC

2 stops21h 30mAir New Zealand

Wed 1/148:10 pmCHC - SFO

1 stop35h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/30

$1,212

Sun 12/2811:25 pmSFO - CHC

Nonstop14h 10mAir New Zealand

Tue 1/132:15 pmCHC - SFO

Nonstop13h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/30

$1,251

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Tue 1/2711:00 pmSFO - CHC

1 stop29h 25mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/166:00 amCHC - SFO

1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$1,125

Tue 1/2011:00 pmSFO - CHC

1 stop29h 25mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/236:00 amCHC - SFO

2 stops27h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$1,135

Mon 1/1910:45 pmSFO - CHC

1 stop17h 40mUnited Airlines

Thu 2/266:00 amCHC - SFO

1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$1,137

Mon 1/1910:45 pmSFO - CHC

1 stop36h 20mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/242:15 pmCHC - SFO

Nonstop13h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$1,137

Thu 1/225:00 amSFO - CHC

2 stops31h 55mUnited Airlines

Tue 2/242:15 pmCHC - SFO

Nonstop13h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$1,141

Thu 1/227:18 amSFO - CHC

2 stops31h 07mUnited Airlines

Thu 2/266:00 amCHC - SFO

1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$1,141

Mon 1/197:25 amSFO - CHC

2 stops30h 00mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/236:00 amCHC - SFO

1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$1,141

Thu 1/229:05 amSFO - CHC

2 stops30h 20mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/236:00 amCHC - SFO

2 stops27h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$1,151

Mon 1/1910:45 pmSFO - CHC

1 stop16h 40mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/251:00 pmCHC - SFO

2 stops40h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$1,152

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Tue 11/45:09 pmSFO - CHC

3 stops32h 11mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$1,299

Tue 11/411:25 amSFO - CHC

1 stop28h 25mCathay Pacific

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1 stop40h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 10/29

$1,332

Tue 11/411:25 amSFO - CHC

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1 stop27h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 10/29

$1,387

Tue 11/411:25 amSFO - CHC

1 stop28h 25mCathay Pacific

Sat 11/82:20 pmCHC - SFO

1 stop27h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 10/29

$1,414

Sun 11/238:15 pmSFO - CHC

1 stop30h 40mQantas Airways

Fri 11/286:20 pmCHC - SFO

1 stop18h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/29

$1,388

Tue 11/2510:45 pmSFO - CHC

1 stop26h 25mAir New Zealand

Tue 12/29:00 pmCHC - SFO

1 stop35h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/29

$1,341

Fri 11/2810:45 pmSFO - CHC

1 stop35h 40mAir New Zealand

Fri 12/56:45 amCHC - SFO

1 stop21h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/29

$1,065

Fri 11/286:53 pmSFO - CHC

2 stops32h 02mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops23h 24mMultiple Airlines

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$1,079

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Wed 12/310:05 pmSFO - CHC

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$569

Wed 1/2110:05 pmSFO - CHC

2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$579

Tue 3/176:09 pmSFO - CHC

2 stops23h 01mFiji Airways

Deal found 10/29

$592

Fri 3/132:55 pmSFO - CHC

3 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$603

Fri 3/65:15 pmSFO - CHC

3 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/30

$623

Sat 3/146:09 pmSFO - CHC

2 stops23h 01mFiji Airways

Deal found 10/29

$640

Tue 3/36:34 pmSFO - CHC

2 stops21h 36mFiji Airways

Deal found 10/30

$645

Thu 3/510:15 amSFO - CHC

3 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/30

$666

Wed 1/1410:05 pmSFO - CHC

2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$667

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SFOCHC

San Francisco

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7:18 am-11:25 am

2 stops31h 07m

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6:00 am-8:25 am

1 stop23h 25m

$1,141

San FranciscoChristchurch

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SFOCHC

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7:25 am-10:25 am

2 stops30h 00m

Christchurch

Mon 2/23

6:00 am-8:25 am

1 stop23h 25m

$1,141

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SFOCHC

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9:05 am-12:25 pm

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Mon 2/23

6:00 am-12:00 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$1,151

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

10:45 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 2/25

1:00 pm-8:25 am

2 stops40h 25m

$1,152

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Wed 1/21

10:05 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$580

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

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 44 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Christchurch (average of $732). Flying from Salinas to Christchurch in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,268). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from Salinas to Christchurch in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 32% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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Fiji Airways

8.0

Very good

208 reviews

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very good

208 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very good

208 reviews

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very good

520 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very good

208 reviews

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,999 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very good

208 reviews

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Related info for your journey

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.
How long is the flight from Salinas to Christchurch?
Departing from Salinas to Christchurch will take you 29h 25m. The distance between Salinas and Christchurch is about 6922 mi.
What are the cheapest flights from Salinas to Christchurch?
The cheapest flight price from Salinas to Christchurch is $772. On average you can expect to pay $1,596. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Christchurch), can usually be booked for $937.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Christchurch (average of $732). Flying from Salinas to Christchurch in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,268). 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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Fiji Airways	Cheapest$709	Average$1,175	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,075	Average$1,360	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,097	Average$1,420	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%

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