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$97+ 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 11/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — HOU
nov. 29 — dic. 61
sáb. 11/29
sáb. 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 octubre 30, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/209:03 amSFO - IAH
2 stops23h 50mFrontier
lun. 11/249:27 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop11h 44mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$238
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/1312:43 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop8h 56mFrontier
dom. 11/165:23 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop8h 56mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$241
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
mar. 11/118:02 amSFO - IAH
1 stop11h 50mFrontier
vie. 11/148:06 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop27h 23mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$243
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/117:30 amSFO - IAH
1 stop9h 38mMultiple Airlines
mié. 11/122:09 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop10h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/148:55 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop17h 46mFrontier
dom. 11/168:06 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop19h 19mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$245
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/198:02 amSFO - IAH
1 stop24h 51mFrontier
dom. 11/239:33 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop12h 18mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$246
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/117:30 amSFO - IAH
1 stop9h 38mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 11/229:15 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop11h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/61:45 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop24h 43mMultiple Airlines
lun. 11/1010:00 pmIAH - SFO
2 stops44h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
mié. 11/58:02 amSFO - IAH
1 stop11h 51mFrontier
mar. 11/182:09 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop10h 18mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/145:45 amSFO - IAH
1 stop8h 43mFrontier
dom. 11/239:33 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop12h 18mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/78:09 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop12h 28mMultiple Airlines
mar. 11/116:31 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop28h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
mié. 12/36:00 amSFO - HOU
1 stop9h 59mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 12/612:16 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop6h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$287

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 octubre 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$238
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$97
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$384
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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 octubre 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Houston that are best for you.

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Salinas

Fly to

Houston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

mar. 12/2

11:59 pm-5:47 am

Nonstop3h 48m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

sáb. 12/6

4:23 pm-8:19 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$279

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

vie. 12/5

12:30 am-12:01 pm

1 stop9h 31m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

jue. 12/11

11:02 am-6:04 pm

1 stop9h 02m

$289

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

dom. 12/14

3:55 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Houston Hobby

lun. 12/15

8:00 am-3:05 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$289

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

mié. 11/19

12:30 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Houston Hobby

jue. 12/4

2:32 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$289

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

vie. 12/12

11:45 am-7:25 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Houston Hobby

lun. 12/15

5:25 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$289

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

mié. 12/3

8:20 am-4:15 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Houston Hobby

sáb. 12/6

8:50 am-4:35 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$294

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

mié. 11/19

11:40 am-10:55 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Houston Hobby

mié. 12/3

8:45 am-1:25 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$294

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

lun. 12/29

12:10 am-10:17 am

1 stop8h 07m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

vie. 1/9

4:06 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$314

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

vie. 1/16

7:30 am-11:59 pm

2 stops14h 29m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

lun. 1/19

5:55 pm-9:11 am

1 stop17h 16m

$315

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

mié. 12/10

8:20 am-4:25 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Houston Hobby

mié. 12/10

5:25 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$324

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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 October 24, 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 71 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 $87). Flying from Salinas to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $180). 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 octubre 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Salinas to Houston in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon 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 octubre 30, 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
4,243 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
4,243 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
8,998 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
11,035 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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
3,122 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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 $279, United Airlines can have you in Houston from Salinas in 3h 48m. Salinas and Houston are separated by a distance of 1631 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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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 $87). Flying from Salinas to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $180). 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 octubre 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$113Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$128Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$183Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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