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$61+ Cheap flights from Tucson (TUS) to Salinas, CA, CA

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TUS — SFO
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Tucson to Salinas are usually found in August or January, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Tucson to Salinas

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Round-trip from

$279
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$61
(Frontier)

Popular in

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August

Average price

$368
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Cheapest flights from Tucson to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tucson to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/93:26 pmTUS - SFO
Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/121:20 pmSFO - TUS
Nonstop2h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/231:25 pmTUS - SFO
1 stop9h 05mDelta
Sun 4/276:05 amSFO - TUS
2 stops10h 15mDelta
Deal found 2/21$288
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/711:31 amTUS - SFO
1 stop27h 00mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/148:55 pmSFO - TUS
1 stop18h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/21$293
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Sun 8/246:34 pmTUS - SFO
1 stop3h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/272:20 pmSFO - TUS
1 stop3h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$300
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/122:35 pmTUS - SFO
2 stops8h 30mSouthwest
Wed 3/194:15 pmSFO - TUS
1 stop4h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 2/21$304
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1112:40 pmTUS - SFO
Nonstop2h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/138:10 amSFO - TUS
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$490

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Tucson to Salinas that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

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Tucson

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Salinas

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Return

Price

TucsonSan Francisco

TUS - SFO

TUSSFO

Tucson

Wed 4/9

3:26 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

San Francisco

Sat 4/12

1:20 pm-3:37 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$279

TucsonSan Francisco

TUS - SFO

TUSSFO

Tucson

Wed 4/23

1:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop9h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 4/27

6:05 am-4:20 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$288

TucsonSan Francisco

TUS - SFO

TUSSFO

Tucson

Mon 4/7

11:31 am-2:31 pm

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 4/14

8:55 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$293

TucsonSan Francisco

TUS - SFO

TUSSFO

Tucson

Wed 3/12

2:35 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops8h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 3/19

4:15 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$304

TucsonSan Francisco

TUS - SFO

TUSSFO

Tucson

Sat 3/8

6:13 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop5h 18m

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

6:30 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop4h 28m

$319

TucsonSan Francisco

TUS - SFO

TUSSFO

Tucson

Fri 4/11

12:40 pm-3:07 pm

Nonstop2h 27m

San Francisco

Sun 4/13

8:10 am-3:45 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$490

TucsonSan Francisco

TUS - SFO

TUSSFO

Tucson

Wed 3/12

11:59 am-12:43 am

1 stop12h 44m

$61

TucsonSan Francisco

TUS - SFO

TUSSFO

Tucson

Tue 4/15

11:31 am-5:17 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$101

TucsonSan Francisco

TUS - SFO

TUSSFO

Tucson

Tue 3/25

7:05 am-7:49 pm

2 stops12h 44m

$117

TucsonSan Francisco

TUS - SFO

TUSSFO

Tucson

Thu 4/3

11:31 am-7:42 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$125

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Best time to book a flight from Tucson to Salinas

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Travel insights for flights from Tucson to Salinas

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Tucson to Salinas. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Tucson 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 Tucson to Salinas?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tucson to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Tucson to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 TUS to S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from Tucson 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 February 22, 2025.

When flying from Tucson 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 Tucson to Salinas?

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Tucson to Salinas

Explore weekly flight availability from Tucson 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 February 22, 2025.

The most flights from TUS to S9N are scheduled on a Thursday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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 February 22, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Tucson to Salinas. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

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
4,396 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

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
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

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
8,213 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

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
8,759 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

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
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Comfort

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Tucson to Salinas?

    Most people fly from Tucson (TUS) if they book a flight from Tucson to Salinas. On average, Tucson has 12 outbound flights to Salinas per day from 5 airlines. Tucson is conveniently located just 7.5 mi from Tucson’s city center.

  • How popular is this Tucson to Salinas flight route?

    Within the past month, 25 users have taken a look at flights from Tucson to Salinas.

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

    $61 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $101 and $117, respectively.

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

    Consider United Airlines (83%), Air Canada (82%) or SkyWest Airlines (80%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Tucson to Salinas.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Tucson to Salinas?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Tucson to Salinas? While on average our users pay $890, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $130. The most popular route (Tucson - San Francisco), is priced around $162.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tucson to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Tucson to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 5 airlines flying from Tucson to Salinas

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Tucson 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 February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$192Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$278Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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