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$85+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA (SNA) to Salinas, CA, CA

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SNA — SFO
Feb 7 — Feb 141
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Salinas are usually found in March or February, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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3 stars

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CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$128
(Travelocity)

One-way from

$85
(Super.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$177
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From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Salinas
One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Salinas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 8, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Mon 3/212:36 pmSNA - SFO
1 stop5h 22mFrontier
Sun 3/85:47 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 38mFrontier
Deal found 1/5$124
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Thu 2/52:39 pmSNA - SFO
1 stop4h 49mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/107:15 pmSFO - SNA
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$125
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Fri 4/101:35 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mFrontier
Mon 4/138:53 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 37mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$127
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 2/36:45 amSNA - SFO
1 stop5h 53mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/49:44 amSFO - SNA
1 stop5h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$128
This WAYA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 WAYA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/292:39 pmSNA - SFO
1 stop4h 49mFrontier
Mon 2/21:49 pmSFO - SNA
1 stop4h 12mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$129
This WAYA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 WAYA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/222:39 pmSNA - SFO
1 stop4h 49mFrontier
Mon 1/261:49 pmSFO - SNA
1 stop4h 12mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$131
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 4/310:38 amSNA - SFO
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
Mon 4/68:53 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 37mFrontier
Deal found 1/5$132
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Thu 1/222:39 pmSNA - SFO
1 stop4h 49mFrontier
Sun 2/88:41 pmSFO - SNA
1 stop12h 31mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$133
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 3/78:50 amSNA - SFO
1 stop9h 40mFrontier
Sun 3/85:47 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 38mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$134
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Thu 1/292:39 pmSNA - SFO
1 stop4h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/21:49 pmSFO - SNA
1 stop7h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$135
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 1/286:45 amSNA - SFO
1 stop5h 53mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/2911:33 amSFO - SNA
1 stop9h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$136
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Thu 1/222:39 pmSNA - SFO
1 stop4h 49mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/272:08 pmSFO - SNA
1 stop22h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$137

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

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Santa Ana

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Salinas

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/28

7:44 pm-9:23 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

10:34 am-12:18 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$167

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/15

6:35 pm-8:11 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

12:56 pm-2:34 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$167

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/21

6:45 am-8:32 am

Nonstop1h 47m

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

3:06 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$182

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/30

7:18 pm-8:56 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

7:40 pm-9:16 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$182

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/11

5:22 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

San Francisco

Fri 3/13

9:28 am-11:11 am

Nonstop1h 43m

$182

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 3/21

8:08 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

San Francisco

Wed 3/25

12:56 pm-2:34 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$182

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/7

2:20 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 2/10

12:41 pm-2:19 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$182

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/19

11:15 am-7:26 pm

1 stop8h 11m

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

5:55 am-10:18 pm

1 stop16h 23m

$185

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/19

11:15 am-7:26 pm

1 stop8h 11m

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

2:39 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$185

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 2/20

7:30 am-3:51 pm

1 stop8h 21m

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

10:25 am-6:17 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$185

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Salinas

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Salinas?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Salinas. Price data was last updated on January 2, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Santa Ana, California to Salinas 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 Santa Ana, California to Salinas?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Salinas (average of $18). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Salinas in November is currently the most expensive (average of $62). 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 SNA to S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Ana 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 January 8, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Ana, California to Salinas in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 46% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Santa Ana, California to Salinas?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Santa Ana to Salinas. Price data was last updated on July 6, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Santa Ana, California to Salinas flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Santa Ana, California to Salinas

Explore weekly flight availability from Santa Ana 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 January 8, 2026.

The most flights from SNA to S9N are scheduled on a Thursday (52 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (30 on average).

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 January 8, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and United Airlines from Santa Ana 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.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Ana to Salinas?

    Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA), located 4.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Santa Ana to Salinas. 8 airlines have flights from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Salinas on a regular basis. Booking flights from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Salinas should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 43 outbound flights to Salinas per day.

  • How popular is this Santa Ana, California to Salinas flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to Salinas?

    For as low as $167, United Airlines can have you in Salinas from Santa Ana, California in 1h 36m. There are 372 mi between Santa Ana, California and Salinas. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Ana, California to Salinas one-way?

    $22 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and United Airlines, with prices starting from $29 and $33, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Ana, California to Salinas?

    Before booking your flight to Salinas from Santa Ana, California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: ANA (85%), Japan Airlines (80%), Lufthansa( 78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Ana, California to Salinas?

    The cheapest flight price from Santa Ana, California to Salinas is $98. On average you can expect to pay $732. The most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $119.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Salinas that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Salinas?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Salinas?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, California to Salinas?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Salinas (average of $18). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Salinas in November is currently the most expensive (average of $62). 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 8 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Salinas

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$32Average$106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$41Average$114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$58Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$58Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$77Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$88Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$173Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$227Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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