$165+ Cheap flights to Salinas, CA

Visitors to Salinas, CA, can expect mild weather all year round. This means that you will want to pack both long trousers and shorts, as well as clothing that you can layer for your own comfort level. A light jacket or sweater is recommended. If you are visiting in the summer or you plan to visit the coast, pack swimwear and a towel. Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a sun hat are also a good idea. Sandals are ideal for the beach or pool, but you will also want some sturdy walking shoes or even waterproof hiking boots in case of any rain. A rain jacket and umbrella are also good items to have with you just in case.

Salinas, CA, is known as the Salad Bowl of the World because of its agriculture industry. It has some of the freshest and best quality produce in the country. Those interested in learning more about this industry and trying the local produce will want to visit The Farm in Salinas Valley, an agricultural education center and farm business. Golfers can pay a visit to the Salinas Fairways Golf Course, while those interested in culture can catch a show at The Western Stage. The Salinas Valley Art Gallery and the National Steinbeck Center will be of interest to those interested in art and history. You can also head to Monterey Bay and explore all the towns lining the coast if you want to experience a beach day. The cities of Monterey and Pacific Grove are of particular interest due to their beautiful scenery and marine wildlife viewing opportunities.

Yes, it is possible to take public transit from SFO to Salinas, but it will take between two and three hours depending on the route you choose. There is an Amtrak train running between San Francisco and Salinas. The Monterey Airbus also regularly runs from SFO to cities near Salinas, but then you will have to transfer to another bus to get the rest of the way there. Otherwise, you can call a taxi or rideshare service or rent a car and drive yourself. The distance is about 100 miles, and the drive will take about 1h 30min.

Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Salinas on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Frontier is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Salinas.

A round-trip flight to Salinas will typically cost around $143, however they can be found for as little as $64.

For those looking to save time traveling to Salinas, Sacramento Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 52 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at San Francisco can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. San Francisco has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Grand Hyatt At Sfo is the closest property to San Francisco (1.0 mi away from San Francisco).