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$133+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to New York, NY (NYC)

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 9/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — NYC
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Salinas to New York are usually found in February or March, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Salinas to New York

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to New York flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$245
(lastminute.com)

One-way from

$133
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$437
From Salinas to New York (NYC)
One-way flight from Salinas to New York (NYC)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from Salinas to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/139:00 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mJetBlue
Sat 9/208:10 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 32mJetBlue
Deal found 7/30$245
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sat 9/201:30 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 47mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/278:29 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/31$246
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2011:00 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop9h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/278:29 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sat 9/201:30 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 47mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 9/274:28 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop8h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/29$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/236:15 amSFO - LGA
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Sat 9/275:50 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop8h 39mDelta
Deal found 7/30$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sat 9/202:30 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 44mDelta
Sat 9/277:00 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 19mDelta
Deal found 7/29$258
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 10/158:00 amSFO - JFK
1 stop18h 54mFrontier
Wed 10/291:00 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop23h 43mFrontier
Deal found 7/31$259
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/35:55 amSFO - LGA
1 stop9h 15mSouthwest
Wed 9/39:55 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop14h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/138:00 amSFO - LGA
1 stop9h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/2010:05 amLGA - SFO
1 stop8h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$275
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sat 8/236:34 amSFO - LGA
1 stop12h 31mFrontier
Sat 8/3010:50 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop12h 46mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$278
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/226:53 pmSFO - EWR
1 stop8h 06mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/274:43 pmEWR - SFO
1 stop9h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$286
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1611:10 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop7h 06mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/216:00 amLGA - SFO
1 stop8h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$287

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to New York that are best for you.

Fly from

Salinas

Fly to

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

9:00 pm-5:29 am

Nonstop5h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/20

8:10 pm-11:42 pm

Nonstop6h 32m

$245

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 9/20

1:30 pm-10:17 pm

Nonstop5h 47m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/27

8:29 pm-11:49 pm

Nonstop6h 20m

$246

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 9/20

6:10 am-2:49 pm

Nonstop5h 39m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/27

6:00 am-9:24 am

Nonstop6h 24m

$248

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 9/20

11:00 pm-11:59 am

1 stop9h 59m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/27

8:29 pm-11:49 pm

Nonstop6h 20m

$249

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 9/20

1:30 pm-10:17 pm

Nonstop5h 47m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/27

4:28 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$251

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

6:15 am-4:42 pm

1 stop7h 27m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 9/27

5:50 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$257

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 9/20

2:30 pm-11:14 pm

Nonstop5h 44m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/27

7:00 am-10:19 am

Nonstop6h 19m

$258

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

8:00 am-5:54 am

1 stop18h 54m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/29

1:00 pm-9:43 am

1 stop23h 43m

$259

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

5:55 am-6:10 pm

1 stop9h 15m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/3

9:55 pm-9:25 am

1 stop14h 30m

$262

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

6:10 am-5:29 pm

1 stop8h 19m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 8/31

8:59 am-2:48 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$268

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to New York

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salinas to New York. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Salinas to New York is 89 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Salinas to New York?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to New York (average of $236). Flying from Salinas to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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 NYC?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Salinas to New York as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Salinas to New York?

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Salinas to New York

Explore weekly flight availability from Salinas to New York. 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 July 31, 2025.

The most flights from S9N to NYC are scheduled on a Thursday (169 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (83 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Salinas to New York?

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Salinas to New York. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

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 New York one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $133. Users have also found prices from $134 and $138 on Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

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  • What are the cheapest flights from Salinas to New York?

    The cheapest flight price from Salinas to New York is $128. On average you can expect to pay $1,216. The most popular route, (San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl), can usually be booked for $232.

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

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

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Salinas to New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to New York (average of $236). Flying from Salinas to New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Salinas to New York. 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$66Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$95Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$99Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$169Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
United AirlinesCheapest$173Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$192Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$236Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$268Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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