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$95+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Salinas, CA, CA

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CHI — SFO
Nov 26 — Dec 31
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Tue 12/3
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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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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 November 21, 2024.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/228:34 pmORD - SFO
1 stop27h 43mFrontier
Sat 12/289:09 amSFO - ORD
1 stop11h 35mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$204
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Tue 12/38:44 amORD - SFO
2 stops48h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/66:05 amSFO - ORD
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$205
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sun 12/228:41 pmMDW - SFO
1 stop27h 36mFrontier
Wed 1/16:00 amSFO - MDW
1 stop13h 32mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$207
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Wed 12/187:10 amORD - SFO
1 stop6h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/2412:59 amSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/21$207
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/108:35 amORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 52mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/126:06 amSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$227
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 12/187:00 amORD - SFO
1 stop8h 45mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/318:35 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop6h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/20$242
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Sat 12/149:30 amMDW - SFO
1 stop7h 28mDelta
Wed 12/255:40 amSFO - MDW
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Deal found 11/20$256
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Sat 12/147:05 amORD - SFO
1 stop9h 53mDelta
Sat 1/1112:27 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Deal found 11/20$256
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Tue 12/104:50 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 40mSouthwest
Thu 12/1210:20 amSFO - MDW
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/217:05 pmORD - SFO
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Wed 1/812:00 pmSFO - ORD
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 11/20$365

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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/4

9:54 pm-7:14 am

2 stops35h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

10:53 am-5:30 am

1 stop16h 37m

$203

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/22

8:34 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop27h 43m

San Francisco

Sat 12/28

9:09 am-10:44 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$204

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Sun 12/22

8:41 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop27h 36m

San Francisco

Wed 1/1

6:00 am-9:32 pm

1 stop13h 32m

$207

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/25

1:00 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 2/4

1:20 pm-7:41 pm

Nonstop4h 21m

$208

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/25

2:39 pm-7:11 pm

1 stop6h 32m

San Francisco

Sat 2/1

4:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$216

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/13

6:55 pm-9:54 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

10:46 am-4:58 pm

Nonstop4h 12m

$217

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/8

2:35 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop8h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 2/15

6:10 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$237

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/27

1:26 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop9h 34m

San Francisco

Thu 1/30

10:45 pm-8:54 am

1 stop8h 09m

$252

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/8

10:30 am-6:46 pm

1 stop10h 16m

San Francisco

Sat 2/15

5:55 am-4:13 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$256

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/23

12:15 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops10h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 2/1

5:10 am-6:10 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$271

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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

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

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 November 15, 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 $381). 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 November 21, 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 November 18, 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 November 21, 2024.

The most flights from CHI to S9N are scheduled on a Thursday (75 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 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 November 21, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Salinas, such as American Airlines, Frontier and United 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
5,005 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
5,005 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
9,464 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
8,755 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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.

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
2,004 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
9,172 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $95. Southwest flights start at $99 while deals on United Airlines start at $99 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 ANA (100%), Air China (91%) or Air Canada (87%) 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 $94. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $188 on average our data indicates $972 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 $381). 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$89Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$133Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$138Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$167Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$174Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$242Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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