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$90+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to Salinas, CA, CA

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DTT — SFO
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from Detroit All airports to Salinas are usually found in April or July, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Salinas

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) 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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$280
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One-way from

$90
(Frontier)

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December

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Average price

$639
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit 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.
Fri 4/186:05 amDTW - SFO
1 stop10h 19mFrontier
Fri 4/2511:53 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop11h 51mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$280
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/204:19 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop9h 04mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/256:09 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop15h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$294
This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1112:05 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop12h 38mJetBlue
Sun 2/168:42 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop11h 39mJetBlue
Deal found 1/21$299
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/107:00 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop6h 50mSun Country Air
Sun 7/1311:59 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop6h 06mSun Country Air
Deal found 1/19$305
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.
Mon 3/34:49 pmDTW - SFO
2 stops31h 34mAlaska Airlines
Mon 3/104:39 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop20h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$343
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/136:30 amDTW - SFO
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/185:15 amSFO - DTW
1 stop14h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$361
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/88:40 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop13h 53mDelta
Fri 3/143:57 pmSFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 26mDelta
Deal found 1/20$441
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/275:50 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Sun 3/912:05 pmSFO - DTW
2 stops10h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 1/20$482
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.
Sun 3/27:00 amDTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/1110:45 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop8h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$498

Find flights from Detroit to Salinas within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit 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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DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/1

2:28 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop11h 47m

San Francisco

Fri 3/7

11:59 pm-4:28 pm

1 stop13h 29m

$273

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/11

12:05 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop12h 38m

San Francisco

Sun 2/16

8:42 pm-11:21 am

1 stop11h 39m

$299

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/20

4:19 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop9h 04m

San Francisco

Wed 6/11

6:25 pm-9:11 am

1 stop11h 46m

$313

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/2

11:20 am-5:13 pm

1 stop8h 53m

San Francisco

Sun 6/8

11:59 pm-9:05 am

1 stop6h 06m

$319

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/2

6:50 am-2:46 pm

1 stop10h 56m

San Francisco

Wed 4/16

11:59 pm-3:24 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$323

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/3

4:49 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop23h 58m

San Francisco

Mon 3/10

5:28 pm-3:53 pm

2 stops19h 25m

$343

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/8

8:40 pm-7:33 am

1 stop13h 53m

San Francisco

Fri 3/14

3:57 pm-11:23 pm

Nonstop4h 26m

$441

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/27

11:55 am-8:10 pm

2 stops11h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 3/6

2:50 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 25m

$447

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/2

7:00 am-9:31 am

Nonstop5h 31m

San Francisco

Thu 3/13

5:00 am-3:51 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$498

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/8

8:17 pm-12:43 am

1 stop7h 26m

$90

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Salinas

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Travel insights for flights from Detroit to Salinas

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Salinas. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Detroit to Salinas is 90 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 Detroit to Salinas?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit 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 Detroit to Salinas as you normally would.

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

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to Salinas

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit 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 DTT to S9N are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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.
To help decide which airline to fly from Detroit to Salinas, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Frontier and JetBlue. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,201 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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 Detroit to Salinas. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Salinas?

    Most people fly from Detroit All airports (DTT) if they book a flight from Detroit to Salinas. On average, All airports has 6 outbound flights to Salinas per day from 8 airlines. Detroit All airports is conveniently located just 0.6 mi from Detroit’s city center.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $90. However, be on the lookout for offers from Sun Country Air and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit to Salinas for a low price.

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

    Before booking your flight to Salinas from Detroit, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: ITA Airways (100%), WestJet (85%), United Airlines( 77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Salinas?

    While on average a flight from Detroit to Salinas is generally $1,134, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $368. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $184 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Detroit 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 8 airlines flying from Detroit to Salinas

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Detroit 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$137Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$139Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$227Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Sun Country AirCheapest$257Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$299Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$453Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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