Salinas

$29+ Cheap flights from California to Salinas, CA, CA

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Dec 24 — Dec 311
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Cheap flight deals from California to Salinas

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Salinas (S9N). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

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$43
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$29
(Alaska Airlines)
From California to Salinas
One-way flight from California to Salinas

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 19, 2024.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2510:16 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Wed 1/16:36 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 41mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$58
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/258:21 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Fri 1/38:04 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Deal found 12/19$58
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2512:38 pmBUR - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mFrontier
Sat 1/45:17 pmSFO - BUR
Nonstop1h 18mFrontier
Deal found 12/19$62
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Wed 12/2510:16 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 43mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/86:00 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$63
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Mon 12/2312:00 pmONT - SFO
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Mon 1/62:29 pmSFO - ONT
Nonstop1h 22mFrontier
Deal found 12/19$78
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Mon 12/232:47 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Fri 2/281:19 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 12/19$102
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Mon 12/232:47 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/2512:00 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$103
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Thu 12/2612:08 pmPSP - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Sun 12/293:57 pmSFO - PSP
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Deal found 12/19$126
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Tue 12/316:05 amLAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 47mFrontier
Wed 1/112:59 pmSFO - LAS
1 stop4h 08mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$136
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Fri 12/277:00 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mDelta
Sun 1/126:20 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/19$159
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Sun 12/226:00 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/298:04 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$162
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Mon 12/3010:05 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/167:00 amSFO - LAX
1 stop4h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/19$168

Find flights from California to Salinas within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Salinas 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 19, 2024.

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Las VegasSan Francisco

LAS - SFO

LASSFO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/23

5:30 am-7:16 am

Nonstop1h 46m

San Francisco

Tue 1/28

3:18 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$43

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 1/8

8:23 am-9:53 am

Nonstop1h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 1/15

7:00 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$44

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 2/1

7:48 pm-9:39 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

11:24 am-1:08 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$49

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 1/15

7:55 pm-9:36 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

San Francisco

Wed 1/22

1:42 pm-3:17 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$51

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 1/18

7:48 pm-9:39 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

San Francisco

Sun 1/19

7:40 am-9:17 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$54

OntarioSan Francisco

ONT - SFO

ONTSFO

Ontario

Fri 1/24

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 1/27

9:59 pm-11:24 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$56

OntarioSan Francisco

ONT - SFO

ONTSFO

Ontario

Sat 2/15

3:30 pm-5:14 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

San Francisco

Sun 2/16

7:10 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$57

BurbankSan Francisco

BUR - SFO

BURSFO

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 1/20

9:10 am-10:43 am

Nonstop1h 33m

San Francisco

Sat 3/8

3:11 pm-4:31 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$63

BurbankSan Francisco

BUR - SFO

BURSFO

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 1/9

8:30 am-10:12 am

Nonstop1h 42m

San Francisco

Mon 1/13

8:40 am-9:54 am

Nonstop1h 14m

$68

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/9

12:36 pm-2:10 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

San Francisco

Sun 1/12

3:48 pm-5:22 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$68

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Best time to book a flight from California to Salinas

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Travel insights for flights from California to Salinas

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Salinas including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from California to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 CA to S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Salinas. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from California to Salinas

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Salinas. 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 19, 2024.

The most flights from USCA to S9N are scheduled on a Thursday (143 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (36 on average).

Rainfall in Salinas by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Salinas ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Salinas when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Salinas by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Salinas, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September 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 January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Salinas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Salinas. 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 Salinas. Reviews last updated December 19, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Frontier, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines from California to Salinas to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
9,545 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.9
Good
2,295 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
9,043 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this California to Salinas flight route?

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $29. Users have also found prices from $30 and $48 on Frontier and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Salinas?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Salinas?

    Before booking your flight to Salinas from California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Horizon Air (100%), Korean Air (99%), EL AL( 89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Salinas?

    While on average a flight from California to Salinas is generally $691, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $33. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $38 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Salinas 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 California to Salinas?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from California to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 10 airlines flying from California to Salinas

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Salinas. 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 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$77FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$29Average$103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$39Average$138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$45Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$45Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$46Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$75Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$91Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$98Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
CitizenPlaneCheapest$180Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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