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$41+ Cheap flights from Riverside, CA to Salinas, CA, CA

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LAX — SFO
Apr 8 — Apr 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Riverside to Salinas are usually found in October or September, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Riverside to Salinas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Riverside to Salinas flight deals. Data was last updated April 3, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$63
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$41
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$129
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From Riverside to Salinas
One-way flight from Riverside to Salinas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($10 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($2 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Riverside to Salinas

Cheapest flights from Riverside to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riverside to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 3, 2025.

This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/16:48 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mFrontier
Mon 5/52:18 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 37mFrontier
Deal found 4/1$63
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 6/101:00 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/104:45 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/2$111
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/186:00 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/212:18 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$114
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/38:40 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Sat 5/36:55 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 33mDelta
Deal found 4/2$117
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/106:55 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Sun 5/117:00 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/2$129
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/87:55 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 26mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 4/119:55 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/2$193

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

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Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 5/1

6:48 pm-8:27 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

2:18 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$63

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 6/10

1:00 pm-2:31 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

4:45 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$111

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sun 5/18

6:00 am-7:31 am

Nonstop1h 31m

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

2:18 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$114

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 5/3

8:40 am-10:10 am

Nonstop1h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

6:55 pm-8:28 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$117

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 5/10

6:55 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

7:00 am-8:25 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$129

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 4/19

7:10 am-8:44 am

Nonstop1h 34m

San Francisco

Sat 4/19

10:45 am-12:22 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$173

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sat 4/26

6:00 am-12:16 pm

1 stop6h 16m

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

5:58 pm-7:31 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$204

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Mon 4/28

6:55 pm-8:37 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$41

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 5/6

6:30 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$68

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 4/16

6:00 am-7:33 am

Nonstop1h 33m

$79

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Best time to book a flight from Riverside to Salinas

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

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Riverside to Salinas, you should look to book at least 35 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Riverside 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 R1V to S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from Riverside 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 3, 2025.

When flying from Riverside 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 Riverside to Salinas?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Riverside to Salinas. Price data was last updated on March 31, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Riverside to Salinas

Explore weekly flight availability from Riverside 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 April 3, 2025.

The most flights from R1V to S9N are scheduled on a Wednesday (159 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (32 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 April 3, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Riverside to Salinas, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Phally,Oct 2024

IAD - SFO

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Riverside to Salinas flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Riverside 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 $41. Delta flights start at $59 while deals on Southwest start at $68 one-way.

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

    Before booking your flight to Salinas from Riverside, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Aer Lingus (89%), Qantas Airways (86%), Gulf Air( 84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Riverside to Salinas?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,058 for a flight from Riverside to Salinas. The cheapest flight overall is $50 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Francisco) is currently priced at $57.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Riverside 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 10 airlines flying from Riverside to Salinas

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Riverside 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 April 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$17Average$74FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$29Average$94FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$38Average$177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$45Average$129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$46Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$58Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$67Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$75Average$127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$100Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$104Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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