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$29+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Salinas, CA, CA

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SAN — SFO
Feb 2 — Feb 91
Sun 2/2
Sun 2/9
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The best prices from San Diego to Salinas are usually found in September or January, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Salinas
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 January 28, 2025.

This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/73:06 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 51mFrontier
Sun 2/98:06 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 44mFrontier
Deal found 1/28$38
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 2/67:48 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/106:00 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$46
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/35:30 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/310:35 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/27$72
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/47:55 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 41mAlaska Airlines
Wed 2/57:40 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27$77
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 3/146:40 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Fri 3/147:40 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 1/27$152
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/68:30 amSAN - SFO
1 stop4h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/99:15 amSFO - SAN
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/28$158
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/176:30 amSAN - SFO
1 stop3h 29mDelta
Fri 2/216:30 pmSFO - SAN
1 stop4h 21mDelta
Deal found 1/28$177

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SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 2/7

3:06 pm-4:57 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

San Francisco

Mon 2/10

8:06 am-9:50 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$38

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 2/6

7:48 pm-9:39 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

San Francisco

Mon 2/10

6:00 am-7:36 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$46

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sun 2/9

6:15 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 2/12

11:00 am-12:39 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$67

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 2/4

1:34 pm-3:17 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

San Francisco

Thu 2/6

6:00 am-7:36 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$77

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 3/14

6:40 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 3/14

7:40 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$152

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 2/6

8:30 am-12:30 pm

1 stop4h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 2/9

9:15 am-3:22 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$158

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Mon 2/17

6:30 am-9:59 am

1 stop3h 29m

San Francisco

Tue 2/25

1:30 pm-5:01 pm

1 stop3h 31m

$177

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 2/26

6:15 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$29

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 4/17

8:14 pm-10:09 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$30

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 4/9

7:55 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$49

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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 January 24, 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 $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 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 January 28, 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 January 28, 2025.

The most flights from SAN to S9N are scheduled on a Monday (64 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 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 28, 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,592 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

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
4,592 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,592 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

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
9,690 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,592 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

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
8,458 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,592 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

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
8,934 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,592 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,592 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

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 San Diego 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 San Diego to Salinas?

    San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Diego to Salinas. 8 airlines have flights from San Diego to Salinas on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Diego to Salinas should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 49 outbound flights to Salinas per day.

  • How popular is this San Diego to Salinas flight route?

    The San Diego to Salinas flight path was viewed by 176 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 San Diego to Salinas one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $29. Users have also found prices from $30 and $49 on Frontier and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Salinas?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Diego to Salinas consider choosing ANA (78%), Horizon Air (76%) or SWISS (73%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Salinas?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Diego to Salinas? While on average our users pay $930, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $27. The most popular route (San Diego - San Francisco), is priced around $38.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Salinas?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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 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 $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 San Diego to Salinas

Discover the top 7 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 January 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$27Average$80FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$34Average$101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$56Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$89Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
CitizenPlaneCheapest$180Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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