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$111+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to Houston

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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — HOU
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Houston

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to Houston flight deals. Data was last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$202
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$111
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$328
From Salinas to Houston
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/247:10 amSFO - IAH
1 stop12h 04mFrontier
Sat 10/117:00 amIAH - SFO
2 stops16h 29mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$205
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/265:45 amSFO - IAH
1 stop8h 22mFrontier
Sun 9/286:37 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop28h 44mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$206
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 9/217:07 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop14h 02mFrontier
Thu 9/255:07 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop8h 08mFrontier
Deal found 9/8$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2212:00 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/258:37 pmIAH - SFO
2 stops40h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$208
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/177:10 amSFO - IAH
1 stop25h 59mFrontier
Wed 9/247:30 amIAH - SFO
1 stop17h 00mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Fri 10/311:48 amSFO - IAH
1 stop8h 38mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/612:05 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop8h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$210
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/2410:43 pmSFO - IAH
2 stops15h 04mFrontier
Wed 10/294:37 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop7h 50mFrontier
Deal found 9/9$211
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/256:44 amSFO - IAH
1 stop7h 03mFrontier
Sat 11/157:00 amIAH - SFO
2 stops11h 43mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$212
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/2410:43 pmSFO - IAH
2 stops15h 04mFrontier
Mon 10/272:59 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop11h 20mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$213
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Wed 9/177:10 amSFO - IAH
1 stop12h 04mFrontier
Thu 9/2511:59 amIAH - SFO
1 stop9h 09mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$214
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/157:07 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop24h 07mFrontier
Mon 9/229:08 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop27h 22mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 9/292:12 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop12h 18mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/612:05 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop8h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$216

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas to Houston 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Houston that are best for you.

Fly from

Salinas

Fly to

Houston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

3:00 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/29

1:30 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$260

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Sat 10/4

6:20 pm-5:10 am

1 stop8h 50m

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/8

7:50 am-12:20 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$305

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Thu 10/2

3:10 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/8

5:20 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 20m

$311

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Wed 10/1

5:15 am-5:35 pm

2 stops10h 20m

Houston Hobby

Mon 10/6

7:05 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$322

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Thu 10/2

5:20 am-1:55 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Houston Hobby

Tue 10/7

6:00 am-10:55 am

2 stops6h 55m

$333

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Thu 10/23

4:20 pm-1:50 am

1 stop7h 30m

Houston Hobby

Sat 10/25

11:50 am-5:35 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$340

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Sat 11/1

10:55 am-7:33 am

1 stop18h 38m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 11/2

9:51 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

$342

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

3:00 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Houston Hobby

Sun 10/19

6:15 am-10:00 am

1 stop5h 45m

$364

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Tue 12/30

7:00 am-5:41 am

1 stop20h 41m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 1/9

6:55 pm-8:49 am

2 stops15h 54m

$367

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Sat 10/11

7:54 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops18h 46m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 10/14

7:10 pm-9:16 am

1 stop16h 06m

$376

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Houston

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salinas to Houston. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Salinas to Houston may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 66 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 Salinas to Houston?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Salinas to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $331). 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 S9N to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

When flying from Salinas to Houston, 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 Salinas to Houston?

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Salinas to Houston have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,177 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Salinas to Houston?

    For as low as $260, Southwest can have you in Houston from Salinas in 6h 25m. Salinas and Houston are separated by a distance of 1645 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Salinas to Houston are Southwest ($130), Alaska Airlines ($151), and JetBlue ($166).

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Salinas to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $331). 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 6 airlines flying from Salinas to Houston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Salinas to Houston. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$112Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$113Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$178Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$313Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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