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$109+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Salinas, CA, CA

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CHI — SFO
Dec 28 — Jan 41
Sat 12/28
Sat 1/4
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The best prices from Chicago to Salinas are usually found in April or September, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) 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 23, 2024.

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$207
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$109
(Southwest)

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Average price

$367
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2024.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2510:00 amORD - SFO
1 stop14h 51mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/1010:53 amSFO - ORD
1 stop6h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$300
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Mon 12/2310:04 pmMDW - SFO
1 stop28h 17mFrontier
Thu 1/169:10 pmSFO - MDW
1 stop25h 07mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$310
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/246:55 amORD - SFO
1 stop19h 26mFrontier
Mon 12/306:00 amSFO - ORD
1 stop15h 46mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$362
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/317:00 amORD - SFO
1 stop9h 48mDelta
Sat 1/115:30 amSFO - ORD
1 stop6h 42mDelta
Deal found 12/21$377
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/319:00 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/115:20 amSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Tue 12/2412:45 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/314:55 pmSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$404
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Sun 12/226:56 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop5h 03mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/1511:00 amSFO - ORD
1 stop24h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/21$412
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2510:00 amORD - SFO
1 stop14h 51mSun Country Air
Sun 1/56:00 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop22h 05mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/22$415
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/251:45 pmORD - SFO
2 stops10h 05mSouthwest
Sat 1/116:55 amSFO - ORD
1 stop10h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/21$427
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/256:00 amMDW - SFO
1 stop8h 55mDelta
Tue 12/3112:00 pmSFO - MDW
1 stop8h 06mDelta
Deal found 12/22$452
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/254:50 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 40mSouthwest
Tue 12/3110:20 amSFO - MDW
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/22$504
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/249:41 amMDW - SFO
3 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/412:33 pmSFO - MDW
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$1,413

Find flights from Chicago to Salinas within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 23, 2024.

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ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/20

8:45 am-11:40 am

Nonstop4h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 2/25

5:05 pm-11:31 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

$207

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/13

7:15 am-12:46 pm

1 stop7h 31m

San Francisco

Sun 1/19

11:23 am-10:22 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$208

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/15

12:39 pm-3:28 pm

Nonstop4h 49m

San Francisco

Sat 1/18

5:20 am-11:36 am

Nonstop4h 16m

$208

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/10

7:25 am-12:11 am

1 stop18h 46m

San Francisco

Sun 1/12

6:05 am-12:35 am

1 stop16h 30m

$210

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/13

7:00 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 2/16

7:59 pm-5:05 am

1 stop7h 06m

$212

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/24

6:55 pm-9:54 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 1/28

8:20 am-5:59 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$216

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/6

4:45 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 2/10

6:15 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$218

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/18

11:19 am-6:15 pm

1 stop8h 56m

San Francisco

Mon 1/20

12:40 am-9:39 am

1 stop6h 59m

$256

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/11

4:58 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop8h 24m

San Francisco

Wed 2/19

1:30 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$256

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/24

1:45 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops11h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 2/28

7:50 pm-10:00 am

1 stop12h 10m

$261

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Salinas

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Salinas

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Salinas?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Salinas. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Salinas is 88 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Chicago 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 CHI to S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 23, 2024.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Salinas?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Salinas. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Salinas flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Salinas

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago 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 23, 2024.

The most flights from CHI to S9N are scheduled on a Sunday (78 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (41 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 23, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Salinas, such as Delta, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,549 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,594 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,263 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,028 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $109. United Airlines flights start at $109 while deals on American Airlines start at $110 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to Salinas consider choosing Air China (100%), ANA (97%) or United Airlines (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Salinas?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $118. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $178 on average our data indicates $929 when flying from Chicago to Salinas.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Chicago 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 7 airlines flying from Chicago to Salinas

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 23, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$90Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$133Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$140Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$174Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$178Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$242Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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