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$90+ Cheap flights from Houston to Salinas, CA, CA

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SFO
Dec 27 — Jan 31
Fri 12/27
Fri 1/3
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The best prices from Houston to Salinas are usually found in September or August, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Houston to Salinas

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) 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 22, 2024.

Round-trip from

$146
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$90
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$439
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 22, 2024.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/217:25 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop6h 56mFrontier
Wed 1/16:00 amSFO - HOU
1 stop11h 09mFrontier
Deal found 12/20$261
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 12/246:26 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop15h 33mFrontier
Tue 12/3110:29 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop10h 41mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$292
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 12/319:05 amHOU - SFO
1 stop10h 18mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/3111:59 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$447
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3110:42 amIAH - SFO
1 stop12h 22mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/27:00 amSFO - IAH
1 stop10h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$496
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/283:00 pmIAH - SFO
Nonstop4h 28mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/87:15 amSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$564
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/316:05 amIAH - SFO
2 stops18h 46mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/111:59 pmSFO - IAH
2 stops21h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$610
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.
Tue 12/317:00 amIAH - SFO
1 stop10h 39mAlaska Airlines
Mon 3/319:55 pmSFO - IAH
2 stops24h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/21$625
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.
Sat 12/287:40 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Sat 1/42:35 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/21$673
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.
Sat 12/287:30 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop6h 58mDelta
Sat 1/412:10 amSFO - IAH
1 stop8h 18mDelta
Deal found 12/21$776
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.
Sun 12/223:03 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop10h 52mDelta
Sat 12/286:00 amSFO - HOU
1 stop10h 03mDelta
Deal found 12/22$958

Find flights from Houston to Salinas within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 22, 2024.

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HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 1/11

1:14 pm-12:11 am

1 stop12h 57m

San Francisco

Mon 1/13

9:23 am-9:00 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$146

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Sun 1/26

6:16 pm-12:09 am

1 stop7h 53m

San Francisco

Sun 2/9

9:10 pm-9:36 am

1 stop10h 26m

$158

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/13

5:35 am-12:46 pm

1 stop9h 11m

San Francisco

Wed 1/15

11:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 59m

$185

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/9

5:36 pm-10:03 am

2 stops18h 27m

San Francisco

Wed 1/15

2:43 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$247

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 2/12

12:17 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop4h 33m

San Francisco

Wed 2/12

11:59 pm-5:48 am

Nonstop3h 49m

$269

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 1/24

11:57 am-12:14 am

1 stop14h 17m

San Francisco

Sat 2/1

10:35 pm-11:12 am

1 stop10h 37m

$272

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 1/25

6:10 am-2:57 pm

1 stop10h 47m

San Francisco

Tue 2/11

8:27 am-11:37 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$283

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Wed 1/15

6:00 am-1:49 pm

1 stop9h 49m

San Francisco

Tue 1/28

7:10 am-5:42 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$288

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Tue 1/28

12:14 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop10h 43m

San Francisco

Tue 2/4

6:00 am-5:55 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$305

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/13

12:16 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop12h 48m

San Francisco

Wed 1/15

6:00 am-4:42 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$305

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Salinas

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Travel insights for flights from Houston to Salinas

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

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

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

Booking 61 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston to Salinas. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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 22, 2024.

When flying from Houston to Salinas, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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

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

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 22, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Salinas, such as Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier. 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
4,804 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

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
4,804 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

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
9,537 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

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
8,594 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,789 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,265 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

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

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $90 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $126 and United Airlines from $135 one-way.

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Houston 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 6 airlines flying from Houston to Salinas

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Houston 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 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$54Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$95Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$146Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$220Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$235Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$329Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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