Salinas

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Flights to Salinas in 2025

Find the latest flights to Salinas in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on November 13, 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$418

Round-trip from

$234

One-way from

$123
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
From New York to San Francisco
One-way flight from New York to Salinas

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Thu 12/44:00 pmJFK - SFO
1 stop9h 45mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/101:25 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/12$234
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Thu 12/46:20 amLGA - SFO
1 stop9h 58mFrontier
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2 stops16h 22mFrontier
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Thu 11/2010:00 amJFK - SFO
1 stop12h 23mFrontier
Tue 12/96:30 amSFO - JFK
2 stops24h 30mFrontier
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Sun 12/146:00 amLGA - SFO
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1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines
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Thu 12/49:30 amJFK - SFO
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Wed 12/106:28 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 32mMultiple Airlines
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Thu 12/116:00 amLGA - SFO
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1 stop7h 23mDelta
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Wed 12/36:50 amJFK - SFO
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Nonstop5h 28mJetBlue
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Sun 12/76:30 amLGA - SFO
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Sun 12/1411:33 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop13h 56mMultiple Airlines
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Fri 12/59:30 amJFK - SFO
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Nonstop5h 32mAlaska Airlines
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Sun 12/76:30 amLGA - SFO
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1 stop26h 53mMultiple Airlines
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Fri 12/1211:30 amJFK - SFO
1 stop10h 04mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/167:00 amSFO - JFK
1 stop20h 26mAlaska Airlines
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Mon 11/249:55 amLGA - SFO
2 stops17h 29mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/88:48 amSFO - LGA
1 stop10h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$240

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New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Thu 12/4

12:10 pm-5:58 pm

1 stop8h 48m

San Francisco

Tue 12/9

9:15 am-8:41 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$237

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 12/5

5:29 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop6h 51m

San Francisco

Sun 12/7

7:35 am-7:29 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$253

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Tue 12/9

7:50 am-11:24 am

Nonstop6h 34m

San Francisco

Tue 12/16

7:25 pm-2:29 pm

1 stop16h 04m

$257

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 12/12

6:50 am-10:18 am

Nonstop6h 28m

San Francisco

Sun 12/14

9:16 pm-9:52 am

1 stop9h 36m

$258

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 1/30

4:30 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop8h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

8:15 am-10:30 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$259

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Mon 2/2

4:36 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop9h 27m

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

7:00 am-3:29 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

$267

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 1/6

5:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 34m

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

8:45 pm-5:08 am

Nonstop5h 23m

$269

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/15

8:25 am-12:09 pm

Nonstop6h 44m

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

11:59 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop11h 31m

$269

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/8

8:29 pm-12:23 am

Nonstop6h 54m

San Francisco

Sun 12/14

10:56 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop5h 34m

$283

NewarkSan Francisco

EWR - SFO

EWRSFO

Newark

Thu 1/29

3:59 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop8h 49m

San Francisco

Thu 2/26

6:00 am-4:54 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$287

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Best time to book a flight to Salinas

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Salinas

When is the best time to book a flight 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 November 7, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Salinas, you should look to book at least 86 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Salinas?

On average, a flight from New York to Salinas takes 11 hours 49 minutes. Flights to Salinas from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly 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.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Salinas should consider flying on Wednesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Tuesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Salinas

The most flights from New York to Salinas are scheduled on a Thursday (148 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (86 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Salinas?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Salinas are JetBlue, Spirit Airlines and Frontier.

Rainfall in Salinas by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Salinas ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Salinas when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Salinas by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Salinas, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 November 13, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines to the United States. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

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.

FAQs about flying to Salinas

Those planning to fly to Salinas, California, will be landing at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, as it is the closest major airport to Salinas. SFO is a hub for Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, and others, and it is a large airport, so you will have plenty of flight options to choose from. Aside from Salinas and San Francisco, SFO also serves nearby cities like San Jose, Oakland, Pacific Grove, and more.

If you are flying to Salinas, California, with kids and landing at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), you will be happy to know that there are children’s play areas located throughout the airport. You can bring your kids to one of these areas, located in several areas throughout Terminal 3, so they can stay occupied while you plan your next move before leaving the airport.

Travelers who want to extend their trips from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) can fly to many other domestic and international destinations. Those looking to explore more of the U.S. can find flights from SFO to places like Seattle (SEA), Orlando (MCO), Fresno (FAT), and others. International travelers can fly to destinations like Sydney (SYD), Manila (MNL), Hong Kong (HKG), and many more.

  • What should I pack for a flight to Salinas, California?

    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.

  • What are some things to do in Salinas, California?

    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.

  • Can I take public transport from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to the city center of Salinas?

    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.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Salinas if I am willing to have layovers?

    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.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Salinas?

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

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Salinas?

    A round-trip flight to Salinas will typically cost around $1,190, however they can be found for as little as $48.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Salinas depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Salinas, Monterey Regional offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does San Francisco have rental cars?

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

  • Are there hotels close to San Francisco?

    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).

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