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$38+ Cheap flights from California to Salinas, CA, CA

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LAX — SFO
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Tue 8/26
Tue 9/2
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Cheap flight deals from California to Salinas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Salinas flight deals. Data was last updated August 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$72
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$38
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$147
From California to Salinas
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Cheapest flights from California to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 21, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/42:20 pmLAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 55mFrontier
Sun 9/710:37 pmSFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Deal found 8/20$72
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 9/411:28 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 54mFrontier
Thu 9/112:17 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 41mFrontier
Deal found 8/21$73
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/37:33 pmLAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 48mFrontier
Sat 9/62:10 pmSFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 46mFrontier
Deal found 8/20$73
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 9/67:20 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 49mFrontier
Thu 9/112:17 pmSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 41mFrontier
Deal found 8/21$74
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
Wed 9/37:33 pmLAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 48mFrontier
Thu 9/410:37 pmSFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Deal found 8/21$74
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 9/256:15 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 49mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 9/297:10 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 42mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/21$75
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/307:10 pmLAS - SFO
Nonstop1h 48mFrontier
Sun 8/315:45 amSFO - LAS
Nonstop1h 41mFrontier
Deal found 8/21$75
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1111:28 amSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 54mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/176:00 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/21$76
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Fri 9/1210:18 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 41mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/147:10 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/19$77
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Wed 9/102:09 pmSBA - SFO
Nonstop1h 11mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/1310:45 amSFO - SBA
Nonstop1h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19$77
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
Thu 9/116:30 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 20mDelta
Mon 9/158:59 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mDelta
Deal found 8/21$77
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Thu 9/1110:18 pmSAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 41mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/146:00 amSFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/19$78

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Salinas that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Salinas that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Salinas

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasSan Francisco

LAS - SFO

LASSFO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 9/4

6:10 am-7:51 am

Nonstop1h 41m

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

5:37 pm-7:21 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$72

Las VegasSan Francisco

LAS - SFO

LASSFO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 9/3

7:33 pm-9:21 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

5:45 am-7:27 am

Nonstop1h 42m

$72

Las VegasSan Francisco

LAS - SFO

LASSFO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 9/5

3:36 pm-5:30 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

5:37 pm-7:21 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$72

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 9/5

11:28 am-1:22 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

2:17 pm-3:58 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$73

Las VegasSan Francisco

LAS - SFO

LASSFO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 9/20

11:26 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

San Francisco

Sun 9/21

10:37 pm-12:20 am

Nonstop1h 43m

$73

Las VegasSan Francisco

LAS - SFO

LASSFO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 9/3

7:33 pm-9:21 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

2:10 pm-3:56 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$73

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 9/18

11:28 am-1:22 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

San Francisco

Thu 9/25

2:17 pm-3:58 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$74

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Thu 9/25

6:15 am-8:04 am

Nonstop1h 49m

San Francisco

Mon 9/29

6:00 am-7:41 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$75

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 9/27

7:59 pm-9:43 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

San Francisco

Thu 10/2

1:27 pm-3:08 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$76

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Mon 9/22

8:50 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

11:00 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$77

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Best time to book a flight from California to Salinas

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Salinas from California with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Salinas

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from California to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 CA to S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 August 21, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Salinas as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from California to Salinas

Explore weekly flight availability from California 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 August 21, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to S9N are scheduled on a Thursday (169 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (97 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California 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 August 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from California to Salinas to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,245 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,207 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How popular is this California to Salinas flight route?

    Within the past month, 466 users have taken a look at flights from California to Salinas.

  • How long is the flight from California to Salinas?

    Airlines like Frontier, Hawaiian Airlines, and United Airlines fly from California to Salinas in about 1h 11m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. There are 262 mi between California and Salinas. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $38. Users have also found prices from $39 and $46 on United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Salinas?

    The most popular route from California to Salinas is Los Angeles - San Francisco. You may also consider Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - San Francisco or Ontario - San Francisco.

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

    Before booking your flight to Salinas from California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air France (85%), SkyWest Airlines (82%), American Airlines( 81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Salinas?

    While on average a flight from California to Salinas is generally $689, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $53. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $49 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from California to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 9 airlines flying from California to Salinas

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from California 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 August 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$82FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$27Average$102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$28Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$57Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$57Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$78Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$87Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$107Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$339Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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