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$143+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to Salinas, CA, CA

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SFO
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Salinas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Detroit to Salinas flight deals. Data was last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$263
(Frontier)

One-way from

$143
(Travelocity)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$363
From Detroit (DTT) to Salinas
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($101 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/178:30 amDTW - SFO
2 stops14h 09mFrontier
Tue 7/221:09 pmSFO - DTW
2 stops14h 51mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$263
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/2712:18 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/211:59 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop6h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$272
This Sun Country Air 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1811:15 amDTW - SFO
1 stop14h 38mSun Country Air
Sun 7/2711:57 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop7h 16mSun Country Air
Deal found 7/2$275
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/227:47 pmDTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 02mDelta
Sat 8/2310:57 pmSFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 33mDelta
Deal found 7/2$289
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.
Thu 9/181:04 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop10h 46mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/238:00 amSFO - DTW
1 stop10h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$290
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.
Wed 7/306:06 amDTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/39:15 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop8h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$299

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit 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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Salinas that are best for you.

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Detroit

Fly to

Salinas

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/17

8:30 am-7:39 pm

2 stops14h 09m

San Francisco

Tue 7/22

1:09 pm-7:00 am

2 stops14h 51m

$263

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/27

12:18 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop12h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 8/2

11:59 pm-9:05 am

1 stop6h 06m

$272

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/18

11:15 am-10:53 pm

1 stop14h 38m

San Francisco

Sun 7/20

11:59 pm-10:07 am

1 stop7h 08m

$275

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/22

7:47 pm-9:49 pm

Nonstop5h 02m

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

10:57 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop4h 33m

$289

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/20

1:02 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop11h 31m

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

12:45 am-10:50 am

1 stop7h 05m

$293

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/30

6:06 am-8:13 am

Nonstop5h 07m

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

9:15 pm-8:48 am

1 stop8h 33m

$299

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/31

8:30 am-7:39 pm

2 stops14h 09m

$143

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/29

5:00 am-12:28 pm

1 stop10h 28m

$144

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/8

7:09 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$145

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/29

6:00 am-12:07 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$147

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Salinas

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

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

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

The best time to book flights from Detroit to Salinas is 74 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 Detroit to Salinas?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit 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.

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

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit 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 July 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Detroit to Salinas have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,916 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

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 Detroit 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 Detroit to Salinas?

    Most people fly from Detroit All airports (DTT) if they book a flight from Detroit to Salinas. On average, All airports has 6 outbound flights to Salinas per day from 8 airlines. Detroit All airports is conveniently located just 0.6 mi from Detroit’s city center.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $143. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Sun Country Air, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit to Salinas for a low price.

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

    Before booking your flight to Salinas from Detroit, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Korean Air (96%), ITA Airways (96%), KLM( 91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Salinas?

    While on average a flight from Detroit to Salinas is generally $1,159, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $217. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $173 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Detroit 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$101Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$128Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
FrontierCheapest$141Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$227Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$289Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$314Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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