Salinas

$108+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Salinas, CA, CA

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NYC — SFO
Mar 24 — Mar 311
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Cheapest flights from New York to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/196:20 am
LGA
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SFO
1 stop15h 54m
Frontier
Tue 3/2410:38 pm
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop14h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 2/21$219
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/16:23 pm
EWR
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SFO
Nonstop6h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 5/49:19 pm
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/21$219
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Thu 4/169:40 pm
JFK
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SFO
Nonstop6h 43m
Delta
Tue 4/217:25 am
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 34m
Delta
Deal found 2/18$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Fri 4/2410:00 pm
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop22h 34m
Frontier
Mon 4/2711:16 pm
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop19h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 2/19$220
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/165:59 am
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/209:53 pm
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$220
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/96:00 am
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop16h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/136:55 am
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Tue 4/146:20 am
LGA
-
SFO
1 stop14h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/216:29 pm
SFO
-
LGA
2 stops14h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$221
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Wed 3/184:29 pm
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop9h 23m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/257:20 am
SFO
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$221
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/2510:00 am
JFK
-
SFO
1 stop12h 14m
Frontier
Wed 4/110:23 pm
SFO
-
JFK
1 stop9h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 2/20$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 4/146:20 am
LGA
-
SFO
2 stops20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/1711:16 pm
SFO
-
LGA
1 stop17h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$222
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 4/142:00 pm
EWR
-
SFO
1 stop11h 00m
American Airlines
Sat 4/187:00 am
SFO
-
EWR
1 stop11h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/22$222
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/148:00 am
JFK
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 34m
JetBlue
Tue 4/2810:50 pm
SFO
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 36m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/21$222

Find flight deals from New York to Salinas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to Salinas flight deals. Data was last updated February 22, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$219
(Expedia)

One-way from

$108
(Super.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$381
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From New York (NYC) to Salinas
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Salinas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($14 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York to Salinas 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 February 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Salinas that are best for you.

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New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/24

7:00 am-10:32 am

Nonstop6h 32m

San Francisco

Tue 3/24

4:05 pm-12:36 am

Nonstop5h 31m

$219

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Tue 5/5

6:00 am-12:33 pm

1 stop9h 33m

San Francisco

Tue 5/12

4:59 pm-6:02 am

1 stop10h 03m

$237

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Tue 3/17

6:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

San Francisco

Wed 3/25

5:50 am-4:11 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$237

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/19

8:06 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop6h 49m

San Francisco

Tue 3/24

6:35 am-6:29 am

1 stop20h 54m

$238

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/22

7:00 am-10:45 am

Nonstop6h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

11:55 pm-8:38 am

Nonstop5h 43m

$239

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/23

1:10 pm-7:03 pm

1 stop8h 53m

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

6:20 am-5:30 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$239

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 5/1

6:35 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 19m

San Francisco

Fri 5/8

11:34 am-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$239

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/7

6:05 am-11:25 am

1 stop8h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 4/8

5:50 am-3:50 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$239

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/15

1:59 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop12h 57m

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

2:45 pm-11:29 pm

Nonstop5h 44m

$246

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/15

1:59 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop12h 57m

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

3:31 pm-12:09 am

Nonstop5h 38m

$246

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Salinas

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Salinas

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Salinas. Price data was last updated on February 20, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from New York to Salinas may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 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 New York to Salinas?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Salinas (average of $113). Flying from New York to Salinas in July is currently the most expensive (average of $190). 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 NYC to S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Salinas. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 22, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New York to Salinas is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 40% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Salinas. Price data was last updated on August 3, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Salinas flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings 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.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Salinas

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to Salinas. 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 February 22, 2026.

The most flights from NYC to S9N are scheduled on a Friday (134 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (79 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Salinas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Salinas. 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 Salinas. Reviews last updated February 22, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines from New York to Salinas. 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.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Salinas. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from New York to Salinas?

    Airlines like Delta, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue fly from New York to Salinas in about 6h 49m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 08m. The distance from New York to Salinas is about 2578 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to Salinas one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New York to Salinas are Frontier ($85), Spirit Airlines ($91), and JetBlue ($104).

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

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

    Before booking your flight to Salinas from New York, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: LOT (84%), Air Serbia (83%), JetBlue( 83%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $104. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $196 on average, our data indicates $1,139 when flying from New York to Salinas.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Salinas 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 New York to Salinas?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Salinas (average of $113). Flying from New York to Salinas in July is currently the most expensive (average of $190). 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 New York to Salinas

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York to Salinas. 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 February 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$92Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$116Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$118Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$138Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$139Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$168Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$208Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$238Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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