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$580+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to South Island

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 1/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CHC
Dec 2 — Dec 91
Tue 12/2
Tue 12/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 2, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/17:50 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops22h 30mAir New Zealand
Wed 12/104:05 pmZQN - SFO
2 stops36h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/31$956
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Wed 12/310:45 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop23h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 12/179:00 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop31h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/1$970
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:25 pmSFO - CHC
Nonstop14h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 12/1612:00 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop16h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/1$982
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/17:50 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop20h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 12/1110:35 amZQN - SFO
1 stop17h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/31$988
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/17:50 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops20h 35mAir New Zealand
Sat 12/138:50 amCHC - SFO
1 stop19h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/1$993
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/711:25 pmSFO - CHC
Nonstop14h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 12/232:15 pmCHC - SFO
Nonstop13h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/1$1,009
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/17:50 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop23h 35mAir New Zealand
Tue 12/161:00 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop15h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/1$1,012
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/810:45 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop25h 30mAir New Zealand
Wed 12/177:35 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop32h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/31$1,012
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/297:50 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop17h 00mAir New Zealand
Thu 12/1110:35 amZQN - SFO
1 stop17h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/31$1,035
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/77:50 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops19h 30mAir New Zealand
Wed 12/178:25 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop31h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/31$1,062
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Sat 12/610:45 pmSFO - ZQN
1 stop20h 50mAir New Zealand
Sun 12/147:00 amZQN - SFO
1 stop21h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/1$1,065
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/110:45 pmSFO - ZQN
2 stops36h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/812:10 pmZQN - SFO
1 stop15h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/31$1,078

Cheap flight deals from Salinas to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated November 2, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$908
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$580
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,405
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas to South Island 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 November 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to South Island that are best for you.

Fly from

Salinas

Fly to

South Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

7:50 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops22h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 2/9

11:25 am-11:05 am

2 stops20h 40m

$956

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

7:50 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops20h 35m

Christchurch

Sat 12/13

8:50 am-7:05 am

1 stop19h 15m

$993

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Thu 1/29

10:45 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops20h 25m

Christchurch

Thu 2/26

2:40 pm-11:05 am

2 stops17h 25m

$1,012

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

7:50 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops22h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 2/8

11:25 am-11:05 am

2 stops20h 40m

$1,050

San FranciscoQueenstown

SFO - ZQN

SFOZQN

San Francisco

Sun 1/18

7:50 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops21h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 1/31

2:35 pm-6:15 am

1 stop36h 40m

$1,053

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

7:50 pm-9:05 am

1 stop16h 15m

Christchurch

Wed 1/14

4:00 pm-11:05 am

1 stop16h 05m

$1,128

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

11:00 pm-1:25 am

1 stop29h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 3/2

5:00 pm-11:05 am

1 stop15h 05m

$1,140

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Mon 1/26

1:25 pm-9:05 am

2 stops22h 40m

Christchurch

Fri 2/27

11:00 am-7:05 am

1 stop17h 05m

$1,142

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

11:25 pm-10:35 am

Nonstop14h 10m

Christchurch

Mon 12/15

5:00 pm-8:19 pm

2 stops24h 19m

$1,146

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

5:00 am-9:05 am

2 stops31h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 3/4

6:10 am-6:55 am

1 stop21h 45m

$1,146

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to South Island

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to South Island (average of $732). Flying from Salinas to South Island in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,256). 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 EDG?

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

When flying from Salinas to South Island, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 61% versus a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Island. 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 South Island. Reviews last updated November 2, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and United Airlines from Salinas to South Island by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
521 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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
8,993 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

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

  • How long is the flight from Salinas to South Island?

    Air New Zealand and United Airlines can get you from Salinas to South Island in just under 22h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 55m. There are 7132 mi between Salinas and South Island. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Salinas to South Island are Fiji Airways ($641), Air New Zealand ($883), and Qantas Airways ($1,086).

  • What are the most popular routes from Salinas to South Island?

    The most popular route from Salinas to South Island is San Francisco - Christchurch. You may also consider San Francisco - Queenstown Intl or San Francisco - Dunedin.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salinas to South Island?

    While on average a flight from Salinas to South Island is generally $1,596, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $772. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Christchurch), you can expect to pay $932 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Salinas to South Island?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salinas to South Island 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 South Island?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to South Island (average of $732). Flying from Salinas to South Island in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,256). 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 South Island

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Salinas to South Island. 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 November 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$709Average$1,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,066Average$1,447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,075Average$1,443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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