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$99+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Salinas, CA, CA

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CHI — SFO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Salinas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Salinas flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$203
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$99
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$326
From Chicago (CHI) to Salinas
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 8/296:50 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 43mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/16:10 amSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$203
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 9/69:45 amMDW - SFO
2 stops10h 35mSouthwest
Sat 9/136:20 pmSFO - MDW
1 stop8h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$204
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Sat 8/166:15 amORD - SFO
1 stop9h 30mSouthwest
Sat 8/239:05 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop12h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 6/9$204
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 8/127:18 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 48mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/167:55 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop9h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$208
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Tue 7/17:18 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 48mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 7/2911:55 amSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 23mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/12$218
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/17:18 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/57:20 amSFO - ORD
1 stop13h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sun 9/285:12 pmORD - SFO
1 stop7h 52mFrontier
Sat 10/181:20 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop7h 00mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$240
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/226:31 pmMDW - SFO
1 stop7h 48mFrontier
Mon 8/2510:29 pmSFO - MDW
1 stop8h 33mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$252
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sat 7/123:54 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/2211:55 pmSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 7/14:26 pmMDW - SFO
1 stop8h 22mDelta
Mon 8/412:50 amSFO - MDW
1 stop5h 55mDelta
Deal found 6/10$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Tue 7/17:09 amORD - SFO
1 stop7h 43mDelta
Sat 7/56:05 amSFO - ORD
1 stop6h 58mDelta
Deal found 6/12$257
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/286:10 amORD - SFO
1 stop7h 10mSun Country Air
Sun 7/611:55 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop10h 44mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/10$335

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Salinas that are best for you.

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Chicago

Fly to

Salinas

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/29

6:50 pm-9:33 pm

Nonstop4h 43m

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

6:10 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$203

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/6

9:45 am-6:20 pm

2 stops10h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

6:20 pm-5:10 am

1 stop8h 50m

$204

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/16

6:15 am-1:45 pm

1 stop9h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

9:05 pm-11:50 am

1 stop12h 45m

$204

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

7:18 pm-10:06 pm

Nonstop4h 48m

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

7:55 pm-7:03 am

1 stop9h 08m

$208

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/6

7:00 am-12:24 pm

1 stop7h 24m

San Francisco

Sun 8/10

11:55 am-6:18 pm

Nonstop4h 23m

$227

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/1

7:18 pm-10:06 pm

Nonstop4h 48m

San Francisco

Sat 7/5

7:20 am-11:07 pm

1 stop13h 47m

$231

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/28

6:00 am-11:29 am

1 stop7h 29m

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

5:45 am-9:02 pm

1 stop13h 17m

$251

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Fri 8/22

6:31 pm-12:19 am

1 stop7h 48m

San Francisco

Mon 8/25

10:29 pm-9:02 am

1 stop8h 33m

$252

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/12

3:54 pm-6:44 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 7/23

6:43 pm-12:59 am

Nonstop4h 16m

$256

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/1

9:24 am-2:34 pm

1 stop7h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 7/4

12:49 am-8:44 am

1 stop5h 55m

$257

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Salinas

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Salinas. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Salinas is 84 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 Chicago to Salinas?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Chicago to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 CHI to S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 June 12, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Salinas?

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Salinas

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to S9N are scheduled on a Thursday (94 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (63 on average).

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 June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Salinas, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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 Chicago to Salinas. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $99. United Airlines flights start at $99 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $102 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to Salinas consider choosing Austrian Airlines (90%), ANA (90%) or Brussels Airlines (88%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Salinas?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $98. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $179 on average our data indicates $1,238 when flying from Chicago to Salinas.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Chicago to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 Chicago to Salinas

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$78Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$108Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$127Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$128Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$167Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$197Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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