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

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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 January 21, 2025.

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$37
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$29
(United Airlines)
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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 January 21, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 1/307:48 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 51mFrontier
Sun 2/28:06 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 44mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$39
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 3/78:15 pmLAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 44mFrontier
Mon 3/1010:59 pmSFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$39
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 2/145:27 pmPSP - SFO
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Mon 2/172:53 pmSFO - PSP
Nonstop1h 34mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$40
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Thu 1/307:48 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/37:40 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$44
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 1/288:28 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Wed 1/297:00 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$48
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Fri 2/288:26 amONT - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Mon 3/38:06 amSFO - ONT
Nonstop1h 28mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$48
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/227:00 amBUR - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/2210:50 amSFO - BUR
Nonstop1h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$52
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Thu 2/611:52 amPSP - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/99:20 amSFO - PSP
Nonstop1h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$53
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Sun 2/29:00 amBUR - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/58:40 amSFO - BUR
Nonstop1h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$53
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Mon 2/39:10 amBUR - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Thu 2/69:40 amSFO - BUR
Nonstop1h 20mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$54
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/66:48 pmPSP - SFO
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Sat 2/85:30 pmSFO - PSP
Nonstop1h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$57
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/47:55 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 41mAlaska Airlines
Wed 2/56:00 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$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 January 21, 2025.

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OntarioSan Francisco

ONT - SFO

ONTSFO

Ontario

Fri 2/7

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 2/10

9:59 pm-11:24 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$37

Palm SpringsSan Francisco

PSP - SFO

PSPSFO

Palm Springs

Mon 2/3

7:16 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

San Francisco

Mon 2/10

9:20 am-10:54 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$38

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 1/31

7:48 pm-9:39 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

San Francisco

Sun 2/2

8:06 am-9:50 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$38

Las VegasSan Francisco

LAS - SFO

LASSFO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 3/7

5:30 am-7:16 am

Nonstop1h 46m

San Francisco

Mon 3/10

8:14 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$39

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 1/31

7:48 pm-9:39 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

San Francisco

Tue 2/4

7:40 am-9:17 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$44

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 2/4

8:28 am-10:04 am

Nonstop1h 36m

San Francisco

Sat 2/8

7:00 pm-8:32 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$48

BurbankSan Francisco

BUR - SFO

BURSFO

Burbank Bob Hope

Fri 1/31

9:10 am-10:43 am

Nonstop1h 33m

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

9:40 am-11:00 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$50

BurbankSan Francisco

BUR - SFO

BURSFO

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 2/22

7:00 am-8:28 am

Nonstop1h 28m

San Francisco

Sat 2/22

10:50 am-12:12 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$52

Palm SpringsSan Francisco

PSP - SFO

PSPSFO

Palm Springs

Thu 2/6

11:52 am-1:34 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

San Francisco

Sun 2/9

9:20 am-10:54 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$53

BurbankSan Francisco

BUR - SFO

BURSFO

Burbank Bob Hope

Sun 2/2

9:00 am-10:33 am

Nonstop1h 33m

San Francisco

Wed 2/5

8:40 am-9:54 am

Nonstop1h 14m

$53

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Best time to book a flight from California to Salinas

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Salinas from California with our price prediction graph.
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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 $405). 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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to S9N are scheduled on a Monday (159 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (96 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 January 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, American Airlines and Frontier 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
4,662 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,333 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,200 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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

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, 482 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 United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $29. Users have also found prices from $29 and $29 on Frontier and Alaska 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: Horizon Air (91%), SAUDIA (88%), American Airlines( 85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Salinas?

    While on average a flight from California to Salinas is generally $615, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $42. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $48 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 $405). 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$76FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$30Average$103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$45Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$45Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$46Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$57Average$138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$68Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$91Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$98Average$290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
CitizenPlaneCheapest$180Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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