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$30+ Cheap flights from California to Salinas, CA, CA

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Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Round-trip from

$38
(Frontier)

One-way from

$30
(Kiwi.com)

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October

Average price

$147
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Cheapest flights from California to Salinas
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 2/275:27 pmPSP - SFO
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Mon 3/32:53 pmSFO - PSP
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$38
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Thu 2/278:26 amONT - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Mon 3/38:06 amSFO - ONT
Nonstop1h 28mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$38
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/18:18 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 51mFrontier
Tue 3/45:34 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 44mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$40
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 4/1712:05 pmBUR - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mFrontier
Sun 4/209:52 amSFO - BUR
Nonstop1h 23mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$41
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Thu 3/278:18 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/319:20 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$42
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/158:00 amLAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 48mFrontier
Tue 4/157:02 pmSFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 39mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$42
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Tue 3/185:11 pmBUR - SFO
Nonstop1h 40mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/2512:15 pmSFO - BUR
Nonstop1h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$45
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/197:55 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 41mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 3/257:35 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 36mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/19$46
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Tue 3/258:30 amBUR - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 3/2512:15 pmSFO - BUR
Nonstop1h 22mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/20$51
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Wed 3/51:04 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Wed 3/123:30 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$53
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/105:49 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Thu 3/131:10 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 2/18$56
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Thu 3/66:15 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 45mAlaska Airlines
Thu 3/136:00 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$57

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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Salinas

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Depart

Return

Price

Palm SpringsSan Francisco

PSP - SFO

PSPSFO

Palm Springs

Thu 2/27

5:27 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

2:53 pm-4:27 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$38

OntarioSan Francisco

ONT - SFO

ONTSFO

Ontario

Thu 2/27

8:26 am-10:02 am

Nonstop1h 36m

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

8:06 am-9:34 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$38

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 3/5

5:27 pm-7:09 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

7:00 am-8:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$40

BurbankSan Francisco

BUR - SFO

BURSFO

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 4/17

12:05 pm-1:47 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

San Francisco

Sun 4/20

9:52 am-11:15 am

Nonstop1h 23m

$41

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 3/27

8:18 pm-10:09 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

San Francisco

Mon 3/31

9:20 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$42

Las VegasSan Francisco

LAS - SFO

LASSFO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/15

8:00 am-9:48 am

Nonstop1h 48m

San Francisco

Tue 4/15

7:02 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$42

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 4/10

8:14 pm-10:09 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 4/13

7:12 pm-8:51 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$43

BurbankSan Francisco

BUR - SFO

BURSFO

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 3/18

5:11 pm-6:51 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 3/25

12:15 pm-1:37 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$45

BurbankSan Francisco

BUR - SFO

BURSFO

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 3/25

8:30 am-10:00 am

Nonstop1h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 3/25

12:15 pm-1:37 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$51

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 3/5

1:04 pm-2:40 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

3:30 pm-5:02 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$53

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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 $403). 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 February 20, 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to S9N are scheduled on a Thursday (174 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (44 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 February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
150 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Related info for your journey

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

  • How popular is this California to Salinas flight route?

    Within the past month, 468 users have taken a look at flights from California to Salinas.

  • 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 $30. Users have also found prices from $31 and $39 on Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from California to Salinas is Los Angeles - San Francisco. You may also consider Ontario - San Francisco or Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - San Francisco.

  • 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: Iberia (88%), Japan Airlines (87%), Qantas Airways( 86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Salinas?

    While on average a flight from California to Salinas is generally $580, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $31. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $50 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 $403). 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$74FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$28Average$101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$45Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$50Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$56Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$58Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$78Average$140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$97Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
CitizenPlaneCheapest$180Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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