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$35+ Cheap flights from Orange County to Salinas, CA, CA

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SNA — SFO
Feb 4 — Feb 111
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Cheap flight deals from Orange County to Salinas

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Orange County (zzKFI) 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 30, 2025.

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Cheapest flights from Orange County to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Mon 3/245:44 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Fri 3/2812:59 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Deal found 1/29$92
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 2/42:17 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mAlaska Airlines
Wed 2/512:00 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/29$97
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/412:59 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 36mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/63:48 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$123
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 2/64:30 pmSNA - SFO
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/104:18 pmSFO - SNA
1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/29$159
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 4/73:45 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/1010:35 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/28$180
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Mon 3/104:15 pmLGB - SFO
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Tue 3/115:00 amSFO - LGB
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 1/29$293
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/247:45 amLGB - SFO
1 stop23h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 4/267:50 pmSFO - LGB
1 stop24h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 1/29$730
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Sat 5/247:45 amLGB - SFO
1 stop23h 30mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/267:55 pmSFO - LGB
1 stop24h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/30$734
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Fri 1/311:20 pmLGB - SFO
2 stops26h 27mDelta
Sat 2/810:15 amSFO - LGB
1 stop11h 29mDelta
Deal found 1/30$1,013

Find flights from Orange County to Salinas within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Orange County 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 30, 2025.

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Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/13

3:33 pm-7:16 am

1 stop15h 43m

San Francisco

Sat 3/15

1:18 pm-2:51 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$89

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/11

2:17 pm-3:48 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

San Francisco

Wed 2/12

7:25 am-8:56 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$97

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/11

6:45 am-12:30 pm

1 stop5h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 2/12

9:15 am-3:17 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$159

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/14

2:15 pm-3:44 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

San Francisco

Sun 2/16

1:19 pm-2:52 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$163

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/7

3:45 pm-5:09 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

San Francisco

Thu 4/10

10:35 am-12:18 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$180

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 3/10

4:15 pm-12:30 am

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

5:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop6h 00m

$293

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 4/24

7:45 am-7:20 am

1 stop23h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

7:50 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$730

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

Sat 3/8

9:05 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 54m

San Francisco

Sun 3/9

7:50 am-8:00 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$909

Long BeachSan Francisco

LGB - SFO

LGBSFO

Long Beach Municipal

Tue 2/18

5:00 pm-12:14 am

1 stop7h 14m

San Francisco

Thu 2/20

5:30 am-12:22 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$1,083

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/20

5:54 pm-7:29 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$35

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Best time to book a flight from Orange County to Salinas

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Travel insights for flights from Orange County to Salinas

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Orange County 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 30, 2025.

When flying from Orange County 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.

Weekly flight availability from Orange County to Salinas

Explore weekly flight availability from Orange County 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 30, 2025.

The most flights from zzKFI to S9N are scheduled on a Thursday (52 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 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 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Orange County to Salinas by reading reviews from past customers. 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
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,686 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,320 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,906 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

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

  • How popular is this Orange County to Salinas flight route?

    Within the past month, 60 users have taken a look at flights from Orange County to Salinas.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $35. Users have also found prices from $80 and $85 on American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Orange County to Salinas?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Orange County to Salinas consider choosing Lufthansa (86%), Copa Airlines (81%) or Air Canada (79%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Orange County to Salinas?

    While on average a flight from Orange County to Salinas is generally $899, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $28. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $38 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Orange County to Salinas?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Orange County 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 Orange County to Salinas?

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

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Orange County 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$85FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$45Average$114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$46Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$78Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$110Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$112Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$227Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$301Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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