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$113+ 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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — NYC
May 6 — May 131
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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

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Mytrip
3 stars

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Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$214
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$113
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$414
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From Salinas to New York (NYC)
One-way flight from Salinas to New York (NYC)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($66 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 May 1, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/75:45 amSFO - JFK
1 stop20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/109:30 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$214
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/199:59 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop20h 00mFrontier
Wed 5/2810:55 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop12h 52mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$214
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 5/244:15 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 41mDelta
Sat 5/317:00 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 27mDelta
Deal found 4/30$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 5/246:00 amSFO - LGA
1 stop7h 44mDelta
Fri 5/309:30 amLGA - SFO
1 stop8h 24mDelta
Deal found 4/30$217
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 5/291:39 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 50mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/37:29 amJFK - SFO
1 stop9h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$218
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.
Sat 5/102:03 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop12h 27mFrontier
Wed 5/146:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop9h 04mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$219
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Mon 5/1210:50 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop7h 21mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/133:17 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop9h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$222
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/303:50 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 43mJetBlue
Tue 6/38:10 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 40mJetBlue
Deal found 4/30$227
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Wed 6/46:41 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 48mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 6/109:30 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 29mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/30$242
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Fri 5/308:58 amSFO - LGA
1 stop8h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/36:50 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop8h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$247
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/316:12 amSFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 47mAlaska Airlines
Fri 6/64:56 pmEWR - SFO
1 stop9h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$268
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Sat 5/249:10 pmSFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 49mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2711:00 amEWR - SFO
1 stop13h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$269

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

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San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

9:59 pm-10:25 am

1 stop9h 26m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/14

6:59 am-7:44 am

1 stop27h 45m

$214

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

9:59 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop20h 00m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/28

10:55 pm-8:47 am

1 stop12h 52m

$214

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 5/28

1:39 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop5h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/2

1:17 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop12h 31m

$216

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

4:15 pm-12:56 am

Nonstop5h 41m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/31

7:40 pm-11:29 pm

Nonstop6h 49m

$217

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

11:49 pm-10:28 am

1 stop7h 39m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/28

6:00 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$217

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Thu 5/29

1:39 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop5h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/4

4:30 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$218

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

10:50 pm-9:11 am

1 stop7h 21m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/13

3:17 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$222

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Fri 5/30

3:50 pm-12:33 am

Nonstop5h 43m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/3

5:50 pm-9:28 pm

Nonstop6h 38m

$227

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - JFK

SFOJFK

San Francisco

Wed 6/4

6:41 am-3:29 pm

Nonstop5h 48m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/10

9:30 am-12:59 pm

Nonstop6h 29m

$242

San FranciscoNew York

SFO - LGA

SFOLGA

San Francisco

Fri 5/30

12:40 am-12:39 pm

1 stop8h 59m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 6/7

1:00 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$267

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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 April 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 $345). 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 May 1, 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 Thursday 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 May 1, 2025.

The most flights from S9N to NYC are scheduled on a Wednesday (162 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (57 on average).

Rainfall in New York by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 2.8 - 4.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in New York by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Salinas to New York, such as Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

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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 $113. Users have also found prices from $119 and $129 on Delta and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Salinas to New York?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Salinas to New York?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Salinas to New York consider choosing China Southern (94%), SAUDIA (93%) or KLM (92%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Salinas to New York is $99. On average you can expect to pay $1,035. The most popular route, (San Francisco - New York John F Kennedy Intl), can usually be booked for $2.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Salinas to New York?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Salinas to New York.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salinas to New York 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 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 $345). 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 10 airlines flying from Salinas to New York

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$66Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$114Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$124Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$151Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$173Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$174Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$237Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$285Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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