Salinas

$109+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) 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 4/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SFO
Apr 6 — Apr 131
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to Salinas are usually found in January or September, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Salinas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Richmond to Salinas flight deals. Data was last updated April 1, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$252
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$109
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$377
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From Richmond Byrd Intl to Salinas
One-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Salinas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($66 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Richmond to Salinas

Cheapest flights from Richmond to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/246:15 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/312:19 pmSFO - RIC
2 stops8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$252
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/912:59 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop11h 49mJetBlue
Sun 5/116:00 amSFO - RIC
1 stop9h 53mJetBlue
Deal found 3/31$266
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/248:30 amRIC - SFO
Nonstop6h 24mBreeze Airways
Sat 9/2712:39 pmSFO - RIC
Nonstop5h 10mBreeze Airways
Deal found 4/1$276
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 9/137:00 amRIC - SFO
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Wed 9/179:55 amSFO - RIC
2 stops11h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/31$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 8/86:30 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Tue 8/126:15 amSFO - RIC
1 stop8h 39mDelta
Deal found 3/31$287
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/106:15 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop16h 53mSun Country Air
Sun 7/1311:59 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop14h 24mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/31$315
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/43:48 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop10h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/811:59 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$337
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 8/28:15 pmRIC - SFO
1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/139:15 pmSFO - RIC
1 stop9h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$377

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Salinas that are best for you.

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Richmond

Fly to

Salinas

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Depart

Return

Price

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 4/24

6:15 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop7h 36m

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

12:19 pm-12:06 am

2 stops8h 47m

$252

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 5/9

12:59 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop11h 49m

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

6:00 am-6:53 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$266

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 9/24

8:30 am-11:54 am

Nonstop6h 24m

San Francisco

Sat 9/27

12:39 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$276

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 9/13

7:00 am-11:20 am

1 stop7h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

9:55 am-12:05 am

2 stops11h 10m

$283

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 8/8

6:30 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

6:15 am-5:54 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$287

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 7/10

6:15 pm-8:08 am

1 stop16h 53m

San Francisco

Sun 7/13

11:59 pm-5:23 pm

1 stop14h 24m

$315

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 6/4

3:48 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop10h 01m

San Francisco

Sun 6/8

11:59 pm-9:59 am

1 stop7h 00m

$337

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 8/2

8:15 pm-12:57 am

1 stop7h 42m

San Francisco

Wed 8/13

9:15 pm-9:26 am

1 stop9h 11m

$377

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 4/20

4:54 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$109

RichmondSan Francisco

RIC - SFO

RICSFO

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 5/13

12:59 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop11h 49m

$138

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Best time to book a flight from Richmond to Salinas

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to Salinas

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Richmond to Salinas. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Richmond to Salinas may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 73 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 Richmond to Salinas?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Richmond to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 RIC to S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond 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 April 1, 2025.

When flying from Richmond 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 Richmond to Salinas?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Richmond to Salinas flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings 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 April 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Richmond to Salinas. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

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

    Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC), located 6.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Richmond to Salinas. 7 airlines have flights from Byrd Intl to Salinas on a regular basis. Booking flights from Richmond Byrd Intl to Salinas should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Salinas per day.

  • How popular is this Richmond to Salinas flight route?

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

    $109 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and Breeze Airways, with prices starting from $138 and $146, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Richmond to Salinas?

    On average you can expect to pay $361 for a flight from Richmond to Salinas. The cheapest flight overall is $124 while the most popular route, (Richmond Byrd Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $217.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Richmond to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 Richmond to Salinas

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$149Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$174Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$233Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$234Average$704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$286Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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