Salinas

$143+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Salinas, CA, CA

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NYC — SFO
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Salinas are usually found in February or March, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$263
(Frontier)

One-way from

$143
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$457
From New York (NYC) to Salinas
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Salinas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 3, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Thu 10/1611:30 amLGA - SFO
1 stop12h 53mFrontier
Mon 10/203:20 pmSFO - LGA
2 stops16h 10mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$263
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/26:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop8h 16mFrontier
Wed 8/67:00 amSFO - JFK
2 stops14h 42mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$263
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 11/11:00 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sat 11/157:52 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop7h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/2$267
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sat 8/2311:25 amLGA - SFO
1 stop8h 45mSouthwest
Sun 8/316:00 amSFO - LGA
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3$268
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sun 8/316:15 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 23mJetBlue
Sun 9/76:00 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 42mJetBlue
Deal found 7/2$268
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/61:00 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/116:18 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$270
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sun 8/317:00 amJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 24mDelta
Tue 9/24:10 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 49mDelta
Deal found 7/1$271
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 8/204:43 pmEWR - SFO
1 stop10h 16mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 8/2510:17 pmSFO - EWR
Nonstop5h 42mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/2$275
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sun 9/2111:15 amEWR - SFO
1 stop13h 06mFrontier
Sun 9/2811:00 pmSFO - EWR
1 stop8h 05mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/205:50 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop8h 40mDelta
Tue 9/2312:45 amSFO - LGA
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Deal found 7/2$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 10/156:55 pmEWR - SFO
1 stop7h 58mDelta
Sat 10/255:45 amSFO - EWR
1 stop7h 07mDelta
Deal found 7/2$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/162:50 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/237:05 amSFO - LGA
1 stop8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$279

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

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New York

Fly to

Salinas

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 10/16

11:30 am-9:23 pm

1 stop12h 53m

San Francisco

Mon 10/20

3:20 pm-10:30 am

2 stops16h 10m

$263

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/2

6:59 am-12:15 pm

1 stop8h 16m

San Francisco

Wed 8/6

7:00 am-12:42 am

2 stops14h 42m

$263

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/23

2:00 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop11h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

7:29 am-9:23 pm

1 stop10h 54m

$267

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/1

1:00 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop6h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 11/8

8:29 am-10:29 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$267

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/23

11:25 am-5:10 pm

1 stop8h 45m

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

6:00 am-4:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$268

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/31

9:00 am-12:26 pm

Nonstop6h 26m

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

10:50 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop5h 40m

$268

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/2

6:59 am-12:15 pm

1 stop8h 16m

San Francisco

Wed 8/6

1:24 pm-10:08 pm

Nonstop5h 44m

$273

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Wed 8/20

4:43 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 16m

San Francisco

Mon 8/25

10:17 pm-6:59 am

Nonstop5h 42m

$275

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Sun 9/21

11:15 am-9:21 pm

1 stop13h 06m

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

11:00 pm-10:05 am

1 stop8h 05m

$276

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Wed 10/15

6:55 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop7h 58m

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

6:00 am-4:54 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$277

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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 June 27, 2025.

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 86 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from New York to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 July 3, 2025.

When flying from New York to Salinas, 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 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 December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Salinas flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons 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 July 3, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to S9N are scheduled on a Thursday (175 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (43 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 July 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest 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.

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

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

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

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

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

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

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

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

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

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

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.8

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!

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  • 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 Hawaiian Airlines ($143), Alaska Airlines ($144), and Frontier ($147).

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

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    Before booking your flight to Salinas from New York, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SAUDIA (100%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (98%), Korean Air( 97%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $139. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $178 on average our data indicates $1,130 when flying from New York to Salinas.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from New York to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$83Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$95Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$124Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$148Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Sun Country AirCheapest$176Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$201Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$208Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$282Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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