$29+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) 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 4/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Salinas
Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Salinas flight deals. Data was last updated March 10, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $47 (Trip.com) |
One-way from | $31 (Cheapflightsfares) |
Popular in | August |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $127 |
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to SalinasExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2025.
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
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Find flights from San Diego to Salinas within your budget
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Return
Price
San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Tue 4/22
7:45 pm-9:30 pm
Nonstop1h 45m
San Francisco
Tue 4/29
6:40 am-8:15 am
Nonstop1h 35m
San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Tue 4/22
7:45 pm-9:30 pm
Nonstop1h 45m
San Francisco
Tue 4/29
6:40 am-8:15 am
Nonstop1h 35m
San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Tue 4/1
7:35 pm-9:20 pm
Nonstop1h 45m
San Francisco
Tue 4/1
10:35 pm-12:18 am
Nonstop1h 43m
San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Thu 3/27
8:18 pm-10:09 pm
Nonstop1h 51m
San Francisco
Sat 3/29
6:57 pm-8:41 pm
Nonstop1h 44m
San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Fri 3/28
9:30 pm-11:17 pm
Nonstop1h 47m
San Francisco
Mon 3/31
9:20 pm-10:55 pm
Nonstop1h 35m
San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Tue 4/1
8:25 pm-10:05 pm
Nonstop1h 40m
San Francisco
Wed 4/2
5:40 am-12:45 pm
2 stops7h 05m
San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Thu 4/24
7:30 pm-11:58 pm
1 stop4h 28m
San Francisco
Sat 4/26
3:54 pm-9:37 pm
1 stop5h 43m
San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Thu 4/3
6:15 pm-11:44 pm
1 stop5h 29m
San Francisco
Mon 4/7
6:10 am-10:11 am
1 stop4h 01m
San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Tue 4/1
7:35 pm-9:20 pm
Nonstop1h 45m
San DiegoSan Francisco
SAN - SFO
SANSFO
San Diego
Thu 3/27
8:18 pm-10:09 pm
Nonstop1h 51m
Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Salinas
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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Salinas
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to Salinas including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Salinas?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Salinas. Price data was last updated on March 7, 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to Salinas may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 37 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 San Diego to Salinas?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from San Diego to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $400). 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 SAN to S9N?
Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 March 10, 2025.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to Salinas as you normally would.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Salinas?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Salinas. Price data was last updated on March 24, 2024.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Salinas flight should consider departing on Friday at noon 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 San Diego to Salinas
Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego 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 March 10, 2025.
The most flights from SAN to S9N are scheduled on a Sunday (81 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 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 March 10, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Salinas, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
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Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
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Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
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Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
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Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
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Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
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Top 8 airlines flying from San Diego to Salinas
Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 March 10, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$27 | Average$80 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$28 | Average$172 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
| Cheapest$31 | Average$100 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$56 | Average$243 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$57 | Average$249 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$97 | Average$212 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$180 | Average$196 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$188 | Average$415 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |