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$139+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Salinas, CA, CA

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WAS — SFO
Jan 27 — Feb 31
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Salinas are usually found in September or October, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Salinas

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Salinas (S9N). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$250
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$139
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$417
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Salinas
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Salinas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 22, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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.
Mon 3/106:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop22h 33mFrontier
Fri 3/146:00 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 59mFrontier
Deal found 1/22$250
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Mon 3/35:15 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 31mAlaska Airlines
Wed 3/128:20 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop4h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/22$252
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Tue 3/1810:09 amIAD - SFO
1 stop15h 43mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/256:00 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$254
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Wed 2/195:18 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop17h 42mAlaska Airlines
Wed 2/266:00 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/22$256
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Tue 2/1810:20 pmIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/208:26 amSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$257
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Wed 3/56:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/1012:15 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$257
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Fri 4/43:25 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 24mFrontier
Mon 4/710:28 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop15h 36mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$260
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Tue 3/111:52 pmIAD - SFO
2 stops11h 44mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/266:00 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$262
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Sat 3/16:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 43mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/68:20 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$262
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Tue 3/186:09 amIAD - SFO
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Wed 3/265:55 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 28mDelta
Deal found 1/21$277
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Wed 2/127:34 amDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 46mDelta
Mon 2/1712:40 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Deal found 1/22$277
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Wed 4/98:55 amDCA - SFO
1 stop10h 05mSouthwest
Mon 4/148:00 amSFO - DCA
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$282

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Salinas within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 January 22, 2025.

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Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/11

6:00 pm-12:43 am

1 stop9h 43m

San Francisco

Sat 3/29

7:43 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$251

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/3

5:15 pm-8:46 pm

Nonstop6h 31m

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

8:20 am-4:15 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

$252

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/18

10:09 am-10:52 pm

1 stop15h 43m

San Francisco

Tue 3/25

6:00 am-4:58 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$254

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/19

5:18 pm-8:00 am

1 stop17h 42m

San Francisco

Wed 2/26

6:00 am-4:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$256

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/18

10:20 pm-1:34 am

Nonstop6h 14m

San Francisco

Thu 2/20

8:26 am-4:30 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

$257

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/28

6:00 pm-12:09 am

1 stop9h 09m

San Francisco

Tue 2/11

8:20 am-4:32 pm

Nonstop5h 12m

$258

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/4

3:25 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop10h 24m

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

10:28 pm-5:04 pm

1 stop15h 36m

$260

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/11

1:52 pm-10:36 pm

2 stops11h 44m

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

6:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$262

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 2/27

12:29 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop12h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 3/6

8:30 am-8:59 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$275

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/18

6:09 am-11:09 am

1 stop8h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 3/25

6:00 am-4:19 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$277

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Salinas

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Salinas

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Salinas?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Salinas. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Salinas may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 56 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 Washington, D.C. to Salinas?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 WAS to S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 22, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Salinas?

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Salinas

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 22, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to S9N are scheduled on a Wednesday (28 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 22, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Salinas, such as American Airlines, Frontier and Alaska Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
9,707 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
8,512 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.5
Good
3,747 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
3,191 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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  • How popular is this Washington, D.C. to Salinas flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Salinas one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $139 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $140 and Delta from $149 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Salinas?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Salinas?

    Consider Air New Zealand (90%), ANA (89%) or United Airlines (87%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Salinas.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Salinas?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,121 for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Salinas. The cheapest flight overall is $233 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - San Francisco) is currently priced at $135.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Salinas that include hotel bookings?

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Salinas?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Salinas?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 9 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Salinas

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$101Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$158Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$206Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$219Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$240Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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