Cheap flights from Salinas, CA to Houston from $76
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SFO — HOU
May 12 — May 191
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The best prices from Salinas to Houston are usually found in August or September, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday
Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Houston
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Salinas (S9N) to Houston (HO1). 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 May 7, 2024.
Popular in | April |
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Cheapest in | August |
Round-trip from | $238 |
One-way from | $76 |
How far in advance should I book a flight from Salinas to Houston?
To save up to 46% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 45 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Salinas to Houston from $479 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $548 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Salinas to Houston?
August can be a great time to fly to Houston from Salinas with a flight ticket averaging about $429. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of August for as cheap as $172. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of April.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Salinas to Houston (S9N - IAH)?
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.
Cheap Frontier flights from Salinas to Houston
Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Frontier for the route between Salinas and Houston. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Frontier flights we've found from Salinas to Houston. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Mon 5/205:15 amSFO - IAH
1 stop14h 18mFrontier
Thu 5/2310:26 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 41mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$122
Wed 5/158:28 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop10h 16mFrontier
Thu 5/2310:26 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 41mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$129
Wed 5/225:15 amSFO - IAH
1 stop14h 06mFrontier
Sat 6/17:02 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop7h 39mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$133
Wed 6/510:30 amSFO - IAH
1 stop6h 16mFrontier
Sat 6/1510:56 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop10h 01mFrontier
Deal found 5/7$136
Fri 5/3111:25 amSFO - IAH
1 stop6h 38mFrontier
Mon 6/38:53 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 14mFrontier
Deal found 5/7$137
Wed 5/225:15 amSFO - IAH
1 stop14h 06mFrontier
Mon 6/37:41 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop18h 45mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$139
Tue 5/2812:59 amSFO - IAH
1 stop7h 21mFrontier
Sat 6/810:56 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop10h 01mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$140
Fri 5/3111:25 amSFO - IAH
1 stop6h 38mFrontier
Mon 6/36:14 pmIAH - SFO
2 stops29h 48mFrontier
Deal found 5/7$142
Sat 6/110:07 amSFO - IAH
1 stop6h 05mFrontier
Wed 6/54:11 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop9h 58mFrontier
Deal found 5/7$143
Cheap United Airlines flights from Salinas to Houston
Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Salinas and Houston. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from Salinas to Houston. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Mon 5/2712:30 amSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 56mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/314:55 pmIAH - SFO
Nonstop4h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$299
Wed 5/2912:30 amSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 56mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/48:45 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop6h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$319
Wed 5/297:10 amSFO - IAH
Nonstop4h 03mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/510:10 amIAH - SFO
Nonstop3h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$323
Tue 7/1612:45 amSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 51mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/314:41 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$325
Mon 9/234:02 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/112:40 pmIAH - SFO
Nonstop4h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$328
Mon 7/1512:45 amSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 51mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/45:00 amIAH - SFO
Nonstop3h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/5$334
Tue 5/146:55 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop18h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/156:41 pmIAH - SFO
Nonstop4h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$364
Mon 5/136:55 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop21h 52mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/1410:00 pmIAH - SFO
Nonstop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$384
Tue 5/146:00 amSFO - IAH
1 stop9h 22mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/149:30 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop12h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$446
Cheap Salinas to Houston flights in May & June 2024
Find cheap flight options from Salinas to Houston specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Prices were last updated on May 7, 2024.
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Mon 5/205:15 amSFO - IAH
1 stop14h 18mFrontier
Thu 5/2310:26 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 41mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$122
Wed 5/158:28 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop10h 16mFrontier
Thu 5/2310:26 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 41mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$129
Wed 5/225:15 amSFO - IAH
1 stop14h 06mFrontier
Sat 6/17:02 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop7h 39mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$133
Wed 6/512:07 amSFO - IAH
1 stop8h 18mFrontier
Sat 6/810:56 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop10h 01mFrontier
Deal found 5/7$136
Fri 5/3111:25 amSFO - IAH
1 stop6h 38mFrontier
Mon 6/38:53 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 14mFrontier
Deal found 5/7$137
Wed 5/225:15 amSFO - IAH
1 stop14h 06mFrontier
Mon 6/37:41 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop18h 45mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$139
Tue 5/2812:59 amSFO - IAH
1 stop7h 21mFrontier
Sat 6/810:56 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop10h 01mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$140
Tue 5/2812:59 amSFO - HOU
1 stop10h 42mFrontier
Wed 6/510:44 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop10h 03mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$140
Fri 5/3111:25 amSFO - IAH
1 stop6h 38mFrontier
Mon 6/36:14 pmIAH - SFO
2 stops29h 48mFrontier
Deal found 5/7$142
Salinas to Houston 2024 flight deals
Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Salinas and Houston in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Salinas to Houston in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Mon 5/205:15 amSFO - IAH
1 stop14h 18mFrontier
Thu 5/2310:26 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 41mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$122
Wed 5/158:28 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop10h 16mFrontier
Thu 5/2310:26 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 41mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$129
Wed 5/225:15 amSFO - IAH
1 stop14h 06mFrontier
Sat 6/17:02 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop7h 39mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$133
Wed 6/512:07 amSFO - IAH
1 stop8h 18mFrontier
Sat 6/810:56 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop10h 01mFrontier
Deal found 5/7$136
Fri 5/3111:25 amSFO - IAH
1 stop6h 38mFrontier
Mon 6/38:53 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 14mFrontier
Deal found 5/7$137
Wed 5/225:15 amSFO - IAH
1 stop14h 06mFrontier
Mon 6/37:41 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop18h 45mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$139
Tue 5/2812:59 amSFO - IAH
1 stop7h 21mFrontier
Sat 6/810:56 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop10h 01mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$140
Tue 5/2812:59 amSFO - HOU
1 stop10h 42mFrontier
Wed 6/510:44 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop10h 03mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$140
Fri 5/3111:25 amSFO - IAH
1 stop6h 38mFrontier
Mon 6/36:14 pmIAH - SFO
2 stops29h 48mFrontier
Deal found 5/7$142
Non-stop flights to Houston from Salinas
Discover non-stop flight options from Salinas to Houston. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
For a shorter flight, select one of these non-stop flights from Salinas to Houston. Users seeking other options on flights from Salinas to Houston should update the search form at the top of the page.
Tue 6/45:00 amSFO - IAH
Nonstop4h 03mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/113:23 pmIAH - SFO
Nonstop4h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$279
Mon 6/312:30 amSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 56mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/115:00 amIAH - SFO
Nonstop3h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$289
Mon 5/2712:30 amSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 56mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/314:55 pmIAH - SFO
Nonstop4h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$299
Wed 5/297:10 amSFO - IAH
Nonstop4h 03mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/510:10 amIAH - SFO
Nonstop3h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$323
Mon 7/1512:45 amSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 51mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/45:00 amIAH - SFO
Nonstop3h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/5$334
Wed 7/177:15 amSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 59mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/317:45 amIAH - SFO
Nonstop4h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$335
Tue 6/412:30 amSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/87:56 pmIAH - SFO
Nonstop4h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$344
Sun 6/212:30 amSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 56mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/105:00 amIAH - SFO
Nonstop3h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$364
Tue 5/289:10 amSFO - IAH
Nonstop4h 03mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/410:10 amIAH - SFO
Nonstop3h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$369
Salinas to Houston flights leaving soon
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Wed 5/158:28 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop10h 16mFrontier
Thu 5/2310:26 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 41mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$129
Wed 5/158:28 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop10h 16mFrontier
Sat 5/1810:44 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop10h 59mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$140
Mon 5/139:20 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop9h 53mFrontier
Thu 5/2310:26 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 41mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$144
Wed 5/158:28 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop10h 16mFrontier
Mon 5/2010:03 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop10h 56mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$148
Tue 5/147:01 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop11h 42mFrontier
Sat 5/187:02 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop7h 39mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$155
Sun 5/1212:58 amSFO - IAH
1 stop8h 55mFrontier
Thu 5/2310:26 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop14h 41mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$158
Sun 5/1212:58 amSFO - IAH
1 stop8h 55mFrontier
Wed 5/159:33 amIAH - SFO
1 stop24h 17mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$162
Sun 5/1212:58 amSFO - HOU
1 stop12h 16mFrontier
Wed 5/154:44 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop17h 06mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$162
Mon 5/1311:59 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop6h 54mFrontier
Mon 5/2010:03 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop10h 56mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$163
One-way flights to Houston from Salinas
Search for one-way flight options from Salinas to Houston. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Salinas to Houston. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Salinas to Houston instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Sun 6/212:59 amSFO - HOU
1 stop10h 42mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$76
Tue 6/412:59 amSFO - HOU
1 stop18h 53mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$80
Sat 6/17:47 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop23h 47mFrontier
Deal found 5/7$83
Tue 5/287:49 amSFO - HOU
1 stop12h 13mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$84
Mon 5/1311:59 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop6h 54mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$85
Mon 5/2711:55 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop7h 00mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$86
Sun 6/26:33 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop22h 18mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$88
Sat 6/112:59 amSFO - HOU
1 stop18h 35mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$88
Tue 5/2111:55 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop7h 00mFrontier
Deal found 5/7$89
Find flights from Salinas to Houston within your budget
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 2,749,864 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
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1 stop14h 18m
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1 stop14h 41m
$122
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San Francisco
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1 stop14h 06m
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1 stop7h 39m
$133
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SFOIAH
San Francisco
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1 stop6h 16m
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Sat 6/15
1 stop10h 01m
$136
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1 stop6h 38m
Houston George Bush Intcntl
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1 stop14h 14m
$137
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Thu 5/30
1 stop15h 14m
Houston Hobby
Mon 6/3
1 stop18h 28m
$243
San FranciscoHouston George Bush Intcntl
SFO - IAH
SFOIAH
San Francisco
Wed 6/19
1 stop6h 28m
Houston George Bush Intcntl
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1 stop7h 05m
$298
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SFOIAH
San Francisco
Mon 5/27
Nonstop3h 56m
Houston George Bush Intcntl
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Nonstop4h 04m
$299
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SFOHOU
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1 stop20h 31m
Houston Hobby
Sun 6/23
1 stop26h 46m
$315
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SFOIAH
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Wed 10/30
1 stop5h 21m
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Mon 11/4
1 stop6h 42m
$318
When is the best time to 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 May 3, 2024.
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 44 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
When is the cheapest time 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 April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salinas to Houston flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Average price of flights to Houston by month
Plan your trip from Salinas to Houston by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Salinas to Houston is currently $84 while a round-trip flight costs $222. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Houston (average of $243). Flying from Salinas to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $341). 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.
January
$272
February
$274
March
$341
April
$288
May
$280
June
$324
July
$307
August
$258
September
$243
October
$265
November
$279
December
$278
Temperature and rainfall in Houston by month
Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.
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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 May 7, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Frontier, United Airlines 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.
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8.2
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Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
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Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
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Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
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Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
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Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
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Paid a lot for our exit row seats and they weren’t that roomy.
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| 36%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 39%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 16%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
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