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$499+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to New Zealand

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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — AKL
Jan 15 — Jan 221
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Cheap flight deals from Salinas to New Zealand

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 December 16, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Tue 12/3011:25 amSFO - AKL
1 stop29h 00mCathay Pacific
Tue 1/272:55 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop46h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/14$1,097
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1310:24 pmSFO - AKL
2 stops42h 16mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1811:30 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$1,167
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Mon 12/159:08 amSFO - AKL
1 stop22h 52mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/218:10 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop20h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:30 pmSFO - AKL
2 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/1511:30 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/299:30 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/1511:30 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:22 amSFO - AKL
2 stops32h 18mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/1511:30 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,261
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1310:24 pmSFO - AKL
2 stops42h 16mAir Tahiti Nui
Thu 12/184:05 pmAKL - SFO
2 stops22h 05mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 12/13$1,267
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/289:30 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/1511:30 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,271
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:22 amSFO - AKL
2 stops32h 18mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/162:50 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,284
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:22 amSFO - AKL
2 stops32h 18mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/272:00 pmAKL - SFO
2 stops24h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$1,285
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:22 amSFO - CHC
2 stops42h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/182:10 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$1,375
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/299:30 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops53h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/182:10 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$1,387

Find flight deals from Salinas to New Zealand

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to New Zealand flight deals. Data was last updated December 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$882
(CheapTickets.ch)

One-way from

$499
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,608
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Auckland Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Auckland Intl flights.
From Salinas to New Zealand
One-way flight from Salinas to New Zealand
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($106 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas to New Zealand 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 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to New Zealand that are best for you.

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San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Sun 2/15

10:05 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Wellington

Sat 2/21

9:05 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops36h 20m

$1,061

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

10:45 pm-9:10 am

Nonstop13h 25m

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/18

2:50 pm-7:05 am

Nonstop12h 15m

$1,097

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Thu 2/5

10:45 pm-9:10 am

Nonstop13h 25m

Auckland Intl

Sat 2/14

3:50 pm-7:05 am

Nonstop12h 15m

$1,147

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

8:00 am-8:10 am

1 stop28h 10m

Auckland Intl

Fri 8/21

8:20 am-5:45 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$1,154

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Wed 2/11

10:05 pm-9:00 am

2 stops37h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 2/28

10:45 am-12:25 pm

2 stops46h 40m

$1,161

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Thu 3/12

10:26 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops43h 14m

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/26

4:05 pm-6:30 pm

2 stops22h 25m

$1,177

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Fri 2/13

10:05 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops50h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 2/22

7:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$1,181

San FranciscoWellington

SFO - WLG

SFOWLG

San Francisco

Tue 2/10

4:03 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops27h 07m

Wellington

Wed 2/18

11:55 am-12:25 pm

2 stops21h 30m

$1,182

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Sat 3/14

5:00 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Auckland Intl

Fri 8/21

1:25 pm-6:54 pm

2 stops24h 29m

$1,190

San FranciscoAuckland

SFO - AKL

SFOAKL

San Francisco

Sat 3/14

5:00 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Auckland Intl

Wed 8/26

3:55 pm-8:51 pm

2 stops23h 56m

$1,190

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to New Zealand

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Zealand from Salinas with our price prediction graph.
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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to New Zealand (average of $388). Flying from Salinas to New Zealand in September is currently the most expensive (average of $898). 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 December 16, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Salinas to New Zealand in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 30% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 December 16, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Salinas to New Zealand

Explore weekly flight availability from Salinas to New Zealand. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 16, 2025.

The most flights from S9N to NZ0 are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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 December 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways from Salinas to New Zealand by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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

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

  • How long is the flight from Salinas to New Zealand?

    Departing from Salinas to New Zealand will take you 13h 25m. The distance between Salinas and New Zealand is about 6526 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air Canada, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $313. However, be on the lookout for offers from Fiji Airways and Qantas Airways, 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 (87%), United Airlines (83%) or Air New Zealand (83%) 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 $1,733, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $743. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Auckland Intl), you can expect to pay $626 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Salinas to New Zealand?

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

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

    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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to New Zealand (average of $388). Flying from Salinas to New Zealand in September is currently the most expensive (average of $898). 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 December 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$155Average$1,215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air Tahiti NuiCheapest$500Average$1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time73%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$518Average$922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$633Average$848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$645Average$1,158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$650Average$1,271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$650Average$1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$893Average$1,411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$981Average$1,445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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