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$159+ Cheap flights from McAllen (MFE) 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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MFE — SFO
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from McAllen to Salinas

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from McAllen (MFE) 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.

Round-trip from

$229
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(American Airlines)

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April

Average price

$409
From McAllen Miller Intl to Salinas
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Cheapest flights from McAllen to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from McAllen to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/1510:52 amMFE - SFO
1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/2210:20 amSFO - MFE
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$229
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 2/151:09 pmMFE - SFO
2 stops8h 41mDelta
Fri 2/2112:40 amSFO - MFE
2 stops14h 20mDelta
Deal found 1/20$267
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.
Wed 2/57:00 amMFE - SFO
1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/111:01 pmSFO - MFE
1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$293

Find flights from McAllen to Salinas within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from McAllen 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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McAllenSan Francisco

MFE - SFO

MFESFO

McAllen Miller Intl

Thu 3/6

7:57 pm-12:32 am

1 stop6h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

8:01 am-5:30 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$273

McAllenSan Francisco

MFE - SFO

MFESFO

McAllen Miller Intl

Thu 3/6

1:24 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops8h 26m

San Francisco

Mon 3/10

12:30 am-4:55 pm

2 stops14h 25m

$283

McAllenSan Francisco

MFE - SFO

MFESFO

McAllen Miller Intl

Sat 4/26

7:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

12:43 am-9:01 am

1 stop6h 18m

$289

McAllenSan Francisco

MFE - SFO

MFESFO

McAllen Miller Intl

Fri 2/28

9:59 am-3:04 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$159

McAllenSan Francisco

MFE - SFO

MFESFO

McAllen Miller Intl

Fri 2/28

1:24 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops8h 26m

$164

McAllenSan Francisco

MFE - SFO

MFESFO

McAllen Miller Intl

Sun 1/26

5:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$397

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Deals found on 1/21

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Travel insights for flights from McAllen to Salinas

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from McAllen 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.

When flying from McAllen 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.

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

    McAllen Miller Intl (MFE) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from McAllen to Salinas. You should not have trouble finding flights to Salinas from Miller Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Salinas per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the McAllen airport to Salinas. It is only a 2.0 mi journey to Miller Intl (MFE) from McAllen’s city center.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $159. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from McAllen to Salinas for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from McAllen to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from McAllen 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 2 airlines flying from McAllen to Salinas

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from McAllen 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
American AirlinesCheapest$251Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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