Salinas

$31+ Cheap flights from California to Salinas, CA, CA

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Apr 8 — Apr 151
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Cheap flight deals from California to Salinas

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$57
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$31
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$129
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From California to Salinas
One-way flight from California to Salinas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($10 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($2 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from California to Salinas
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 April 3, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Thu 4/248:14 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 51mFrontier
Sun 4/274:44 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 44mFrontier
Deal found 4/2$57
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/910:49 amLAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 50mFrontier
Mon 5/129:50 pmSFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 41mFrontier
Deal found 4/2$57
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Mon 5/58:24 amONT - SFO
Nonstop1h 38mFrontier
Thu 5/88:34 amSFO - ONT
Nonstop1h 28mFrontier
Deal found 4/2$58
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Fri 4/114:16 pmPSP - SFO
Nonstop1h 45mFrontier
Sun 4/132:45 pmSFO - PSP
Nonstop1h 37mFrontier
Deal found 4/3$59
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/26:33 pmBUR - SFO
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Mon 5/194:14 pmSFO - BUR
Nonstop1h 19mFrontier
Deal found 4/1$59
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Thu 5/87:28 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Sun 5/113:45 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 4/2$59
This iWofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 iWofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/108:55 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/1211:05 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/2$62
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/16:48 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mFrontier
Mon 5/52:18 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 37mFrontier
Deal found 4/1$63
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Fri 4/257:38 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 37mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/288:55 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$65
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/197:40 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/1910:57 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2$72
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/196:00 amONT - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/199:30 amSFO - ONT
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$72
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/167:00 amBUR - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/1610:43 amSFO - BUR
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2$72

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Salinas that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Salinas

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 5/1

8:22 am-10:13 am

Nonstop1h 51m

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

5:49 pm-7:31 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$57

Las VegasSan Francisco

LAS - SFO

LASSFO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 5/9

10:49 am-12:39 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

9:50 pm-11:31 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$57

OntarioSan Francisco

ONT - SFO

ONTSFO

Ontario

Mon 5/5

8:24 am-10:02 am

Nonstop1h 38m

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

8:34 am-10:02 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$58

Palm SpringsSan Francisco

PSP - SFO

PSPSFO

Palm Springs

Fri 4/11

4:16 pm-6:01 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 4/13

2:45 pm-4:22 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$59

BurbankSan Francisco

BUR - SFO

BURSFO

Burbank Bob Hope

Fri 5/2

6:33 pm-8:02 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

4:14 pm-5:33 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$59

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/8

7:28 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

3:45 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$59

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/10

8:55 pm-10:26 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

11:05 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$62

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 4/24

9:59 pm-11:42 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

4:44 pm-6:28 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$63

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 5/1

6:48 pm-8:27 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

2:18 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$63

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 4/25

7:38 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

8:55 pm-10:28 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$65

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Best time to book a flight from California to Salinas

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Salinas

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 $393). 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 April 3, 2025.

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 April 3, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to S9N are scheduled on a Wednesday (159 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (32 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 April 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest 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.

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $31. Users have also found prices from $39 and $39 on Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska 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: Aer Lingus (89%), Qantas Airways (86%), Gulf Air( 84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Salinas?

    While on average a flight from California to Salinas is generally $1,058, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $50. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $57 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Salinas?

    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 $393). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$74FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$27Average$103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$28Average$157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$45Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$46Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$56Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$57Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$78Average$132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$100Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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