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$129+ 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 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — HOU
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Salinas to Houston are usually found in September or August, booked 6 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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 April 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$248
(Frontier)

One-way from

$129
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$434
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 April 30, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/79:59 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop10h 38mFrontier
Sun 5/186:00 amIAH - SFO
1 stop11h 17mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$248
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/36:00 amSFO - IAH
2 stops23h 47mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/58:51 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop15h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/1612:52 amSFO - IAH
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Wed 6/256:22 amIAH - SFO
1 stop8h 53mDelta
Deal found 4/28$267
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/259:35 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop9h 42mDelta
Sat 8/1610:05 amHOU - SFO
1 stop10h 47mDelta
Deal found 4/29$267
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/83:50 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Tue 8/127:35 amHOU - SFO
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$273
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/205:00 amSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 49mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/249:30 pmIAH - SFO
Nonstop4h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/174:14 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/238:23 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$309
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1911:59 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop15h 31mSun Country Air
Thu 6/266:00 amHOU - SFO
1 stop18h 53mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/29$315
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/3011:12 amSFO - IAH
2 stops10h 54mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/77:35 amIAH - SFO
1 stop10h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/28$316
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/276:20 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop10h 04mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 9/38:00 amIAH - SFO
1 stop9h 52mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/1912:24 amSFO - IAH
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/277:37 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$329

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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 April 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

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Houston

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

9:59 pm-10:37 am

1 stop10h 38m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 5/18

6:00 am-3:17 pm

1 stop11h 17m

$248

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Tue 6/3

6:00 am-7:47 am

2 stops23h 47m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 6/5

8:51 pm-10:23 am

1 stop15h 32m

$249

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Mon 6/16

12:52 am-9:54 am

1 stop7h 02m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 6/25

6:22 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$267

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Fri 7/25

9:35 pm-9:17 am

1 stop9h 42m

Houston Hobby

Sat 8/16

10:05 am-6:52 pm

1 stop10h 47m

$267

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Fri 8/8

3:50 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 25m

Houston Hobby

Tue 8/12

7:35 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 50m

$273

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

5:00 am-10:49 am

Nonstop3h 49m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/24

9:30 pm-11:34 pm

Nonstop4h 04m

$309

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Tue 6/17

4:14 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Houston Hobby

Mon 6/23

8:23 pm-12:12 am

1 stop5h 49m

$309

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - HOU

SFOHOU

San Francisco

Thu 6/19

11:59 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop15h 31m

Houston Hobby

Thu 6/26

6:00 am-10:53 pm

1 stop18h 53m

$315

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Wed 6/4

2:39 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 6/11

5:54 pm-8:29 am

2 stops16h 35m

$321

San FranciscoHouston

SFO - IAH

SFOIAH

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

12:24 am-8:10 am

1 stop5h 46m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/27

7:37 pm-12:22 am

1 stop6h 45m

$329

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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 April 25, 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 6 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 $332). 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 April 30, 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 June 30, 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.

Rainfall in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

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 April 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Salinas to Houston have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,402 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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  • 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 Frontier ($129), Delta ($134), and Sun Country Air ($150).

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  • 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 $332). 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$116Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$337Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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