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$39+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) to Salinas, CA, CA

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PDX — SFO
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The best prices from Portland to Salinas are usually found in May or January, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Portland to Salinas

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) 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 enero 21, 2025.

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$45
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One-way from

$43
(Trip.com)

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Average price

$127
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Cheapest flights from Portland to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 21, 2025.

This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 1/306:45 amPDX - SFO
Nonstop2h 01mFrontier
dom. 2/29:59 pmSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 51mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$39
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 1/306:45 amPDX - SFO
Nonstop2h 01mMultiple Airlines
lun. 2/39:15 amSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$46
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.
mar. 2/42:16 pmPDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 51mAlaska Airlines
mar. 2/46:43 pmSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$51
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 2/17:05 amPDX - SFO
Nonstop1h 57mUnited Airlines
mié. 2/55:05 pmSFO - PDX
Nonstop1h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$72
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.
vie. 2/75:10 amPDX - SFO
1 stop7h 27mDelta
vie. 2/74:37 pmSFO - PDX
1 stop7h 21mDelta
Deal found 1/20$131
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.
vie. 1/244:25 pmPDX - SFO
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
dom. 1/265:25 pmSFO - PDX
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 1/20$147
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.
jue. 1/303:37 pmPDX - SFO
1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines
dom. 2/24:08 pmSFO - PDX
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$161

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PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

lun. 2/3

6:35 am-8:36 am

Nonstop2h 01m

San Francisco

jue. 2/6

8:40 pm-10:31 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$45

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

mar. 2/4

2:16 pm-4:07 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

San Francisco

mar. 2/4

6:43 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$51

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

lun. 2/3

6:35 am-8:36 am

Nonstop2h 01m

San Francisco

mié. 2/5

8:00 am-9:51 am

Nonstop1h 51m

$53

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

sáb. 2/1

7:05 am-9:02 am

Nonstop1h 57m

San Francisco

mié. 2/5

5:05 pm-7:02 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

$72

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

vie. 2/7

5:10 am-12:37 pm

1 stop7h 27m

San Francisco

vie. 2/7

4:37 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$131

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

lun. 2/3

11:50 am-9:35 pm

1 stop9h 45m

San Francisco

mié. 2/5

9:00 am-4:45 pm

2 stops7h 45m

$142

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

dom. 1/26

6:45 am-8:46 am

Nonstop2h 01m

$44

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

lun. 2/10

4:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$59

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

dom. 2/9

6:03 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 57m

$64

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

dom. 1/26

1:00 pm-5:33 pm

1 stop4h 33m

$74

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to Salinas

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Travel insights for flights from Portland to Salinas

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

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

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

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Portland 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 Portland to Salinas?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Portland 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 enero 21, 2025.

When flying from Portland 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 Portland to Salinas?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to Salinas. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Portland to Salinas

Explore weekly flight availability from Portland 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 enero 21, 2025.

The most flights from PDX to S9N are scheduled on a Monday (61 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 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 enero 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, Frontier and Alaska Airlines from Portland to Salinas to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, 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

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

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
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

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
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

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
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

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
4,662 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland 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 Portland to Salinas?

    Portland (PDX) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Portland to Salinas. You should not have trouble finding flights to Salinas from Portland; the airport handles an average of 41 outbound flights to Salinas per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights from the Portland airport to Salinas. It is only a 6.0 mi journey to Portland (PDX) from Portland’s city center.

  • How popular is this Portland to Salinas flight route?

    The Portland to Salinas flight path was viewed by 198 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 Portland to Salinas one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $43. Southwest flights start at $59 while deals on United Airlines start at $64 one-way.

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

    Before booking your flight to Salinas from Portland, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air China (83%), Singapore Airlines (82%), ANA( 82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Portland to Salinas?

    On average you can expect to pay $884 for a flight from Portland to Salinas. The cheapest flight overall is $29 while the most popular route, (Portland - San Francisco) is currently priced at $47.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Portland 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 7 airlines flying from Portland to Salinas

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Portland 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 enero 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$93FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$56Average$115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$72Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$111Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$124Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$157Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$224Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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