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$73+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) to Salinas, 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 12/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — SFO
nov. 25 — dic. 21
lun. 11/25
lun. 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Kansas City to Salinas are usually found in August or September, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Salinas

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) 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 noviembre 20, 2024.

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$73
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on noviembre 20, 2024.

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/189:52 amMCI - SFO
1 stop16h 29mFrontier
mar. 12/242:34 pmSFO - MCI
1 stop21h 04mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$157
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/74:06 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop18h 41mAlaska Airlines
mar. 12/102:41 pmSFO - MCI
1 stop20h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/19$261
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/116:25 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop7h 53mDelta
dom. 12/156:00 amSFO - MCI
1 stop6h 26mDelta
Deal found 11/20$294
This Travelocity 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/66:25 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop7h 46mMultiple Airlines
dom. 12/89:55 pmSFO - MCI
2 stops15h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$340
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/225:20 amMCI - SFO
1 stop6h 16mUnited Airlines
mar. 12/316:59 pmSFO - MCI
Nonstop3h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$352
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.
mar. 12/245:12 amMCI - SFO
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
mar. 1/712:14 pmSFO - MCI
2 stops8h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$361
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.
vie. 12/275:50 pmMCI - SFO
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
mar. 1/71:05 pmSFO - MCI
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 11/20$416

Find flights from Kansas City to Salinas within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated noviembre 20, 2024.

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Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

mié. 12/18

9:52 am-12:21 am

1 stop16h 29m

San Francisco

mar. 12/24

2:34 pm-1:38 pm

1 stop21h 04m

$157

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

dom. 1/19

7:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop8h 47m

San Francisco

vie. 1/24

8:10 am-2:04 pm

2 stops27h 54m

$255

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

mié. 12/11

6:25 pm-12:18 am

1 stop7h 53m

San Francisco

dom. 12/15

6:00 am-2:26 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$294

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

mié. 2/5

3:54 pm-6:13 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

San Francisco

lun. 2/10

9:27 am-3:11 pm

Nonstop3h 44m

$322

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

vie. 12/6

6:25 pm-12:11 am

1 stop7h 46m

San Francisco

dom. 12/8

9:55 pm-3:29 pm

2 stops15h 34m

$340

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

mar. 12/24

5:12 am-11:16 am

1 stop8h 04m

San Francisco

mar. 1/7

12:14 pm-10:52 pm

2 stops8h 38m

$361

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

vie. 12/27

5:50 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop7h 20m

San Francisco

mar. 1/7

1:05 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$416

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

lun. 12/16

6:25 pm-12:11 am

1 stop7h 46m

$73

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

mar. 12/17

6:10 am-12:05 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$132

Kansas CitySan Francisco

MCI - SFO

MCISFO

Kansas City

lun. 12/16

2:27 pm-9:51 am

2 stops21h 24m

$150

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Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Salinas

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Travel insights for flights from Kansas City to Salinas

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kansas City to Salinas. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

The price you pay for your flight from Kansas City to Salinas may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 57 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City 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 noviembre 20, 2024.

When flying from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Salinas?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Kansas City to Salinas. Price data was last updated on October 27, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Kansas City to Salinas

Explore weekly flight availability from Kansas City 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 noviembre 20, 2024.

The most flights from MCI to S9N are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 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 noviembre 20, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Frontier, Delta and Alaska Airlines from Kansas City to Salinas. 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
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

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
5,014 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

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
9,461 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

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
8,756 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

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
9,171 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

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 Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Salinas?

    If you book a flight to Salinas from Kansas City, you will be flying from Kansas City, which is the city’s only airport. Kansas City (MCI) is located 17.4 mi from the center of Kansas City. There are 5 flights from Kansas City to Salinas per day from 6 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Kansas City to Salinas flight route?

    The Kansas City to Salinas flight path was viewed by 41 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $73. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Kansas City to Salinas for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Kansas City to Salinas?

    Before booking your flight to Salinas from Kansas City, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Asiana Airlines (95%), Air New Zealand (92%), United Airlines( 86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Kansas City to Salinas?

    While on average a flight from Kansas City to Salinas is generally $1,220, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $203. When looking at the most popular route, (Kansas City - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $178 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Kansas City to Salinas?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Salinas?

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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated noviembre 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$106Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$130Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$287Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$326Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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