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$124+ Cheap flights from Austin (AUS) to Salinas, CA, CA

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AUS — SFO
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Austin Bergstrom to Salinas are usually found in August or May, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Austin to Salinas

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Round-trip from

$236
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$124
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$347
From Austin Bergstrom to Salinas
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Cheapest flights from Austin to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Austin to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/112:31 pmAUS - SFO
2 stops21h 39mAlaska Airlines
Sun 8/177:00 amSFO - AUS
Nonstop3h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/3$236
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/176:00 amAUS - SFO
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/2312:45 amSFO - AUS
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$238
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/71:59 pmAUS - SFO
1 stop9h 22mFrontier
Mon 8/115:45 amSFO - AUS
1 stop5h 19mFrontier
Deal found 7/3$239
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.
Mon 8/41:59 pmAUS - SFO
2 stops11h 21mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/78:00 amSFO - AUS
1 stop6h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$246
This Hawaiian Airlines 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/308:45 pmAUS - SFO
Nonstop3h 44mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 8/111:59 pmSFO - AUS
Nonstop3h 46mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/3$247
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/307:20 amAUS - SFO
1 stop6h 12mDelta
Tue 8/51:10 pmSFO - AUS
Nonstop3h 43mDelta
Deal found 7/3$257
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/15:25 amAUS - SFO
Nonstop3h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/46:45 pmSFO - AUS
Nonstop3h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$272
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.
Mon 8/47:05 pmAUS - SFO
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Mon 8/115:00 amSFO - AUS
2 stops6h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3$282

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

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Austin

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Salinas

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Return

Price

AustinSan Francisco

AUS - SFO

AUSSFO

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 8/11

2:31 pm-10:10 am

2 stops21h 39m

San Francisco

Sun 8/17

7:00 am-12:36 pm

Nonstop3h 36m

$236

AustinSan Francisco

AUS - SFO

AUSSFO

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 8/28

6:00 am-7:51 am

Nonstop3h 51m

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

7:00 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$237

AustinSan Francisco

AUS - SFO

AUSSFO

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 8/17

6:00 am-9:46 am

1 stop5h 46m

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

12:45 am-9:28 am

1 stop6h 43m

$238

AustinSan Francisco

AUS - SFO

AUSSFO

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 8/7

1:59 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop9h 22m

San Francisco

Mon 8/11

5:45 am-1:04 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$239

AustinSan Francisco

AUS - SFO

AUSSFO

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 8/4

1:59 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops11h 21m

San Francisco

Thu 8/7

8:00 am-4:56 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$246

AustinSan Francisco

AUS - SFO

AUSSFO

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 7/30

7:20 am-11:32 am

1 stop6h 12m

San Francisco

Tue 8/5

1:10 pm-6:53 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

$257

AustinSan Francisco

AUS - SFO

AUSSFO

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 8/4

7:05 pm-12:15 am

1 stop7h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 8/11

5:00 am-1:55 pm

2 stops6h 55m

$282

AustinSan Francisco

AUS - SFO

AUSSFO

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 8/25

2:59 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$124

AustinSan Francisco

AUS - SFO

AUSSFO

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 8/3

4:56 pm-10:25 am

1 stop19h 29m

$125

AustinSan Francisco

AUS - SFO

AUSSFO

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 8/10

8:45 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop3h 44m

$139

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Best time to book a flight from Austin to Salinas

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Austin to Salinas

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Austin to Salinas. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Austin to Salinas, you should look to book at least 80 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Austin to Salinas?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Austin 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 AUS to S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from Austin 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 Austin 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 Austin to Salinas?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Austin to Salinas. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Austin to Salinas

Explore weekly flight availability from Austin 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 AUS to S9N are scheduled on a Wednesday (34 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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 July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Austin to Salinas, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,545 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,845 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Austin to Salinas. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    If you book a flight to Salinas from Austin, you will be flying from Austin Bergstrom, which is the city’s only airport. Austin Bergstrom (AUS) is located 7.5 mi from the center of Austin. There are 24 flights from Austin Bergstrom to Salinas per day from 8 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Austin to Salinas flight route?

    Flights from Austin Bergstrom to Salinas have been viewed 58 times in the past calendar month.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Austin to Salinas are Alaska Airlines ($124), Frontier ($125), and Hawaiian Airlines ($139).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Austin to Salinas?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Austin to Salinas are Japan Airlines (93%), Condor (93%) and Qatar Airways (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Austin to Salinas?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $136. While the most popular route (Austin Bergstrom - San Francisco) can be booked for $172 on average our data indicates $1,604 when flying from Austin to Salinas.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Austin to Salinas?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Austin 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 Austin to Salinas?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Austin 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 8 airlines flying from Austin to Salinas

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Austin 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$91Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$94Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$128Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$143Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$171Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$207Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$237Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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