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$115+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to Salinas, CA, CA

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DTT — SFO
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$287
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$115
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

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April

Average price

$466
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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 May 1, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/243:19 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop22h 09mFrontier
Wed 7/27:00 amSFO - DTW
1 stop29h 26mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/28:31 pmDTW - SFO
Nonstop5h 07mDelta
Sun 6/811:43 pmSFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 34mDelta
Deal found 4/30$289
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/246:00 amDTW - SFO
1 stop9h 07mJetBlue
Sun 9/2810:30 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop10h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 4/30$293
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/219:20 amDTW - SFO
1 stop9h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/309:30 pmSFO - DTW
Nonstop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/303:35 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/3012:24 amSFO - DTW
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$303
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/127:26 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop15h 42mSun Country Air
Wed 6/186:08 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop20h 57mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/30$305
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/184:51 pmDTW - SFO
1 stop8h 23mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/226:20 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop7h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$308
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/306:38 amDTW - SFO
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/316:09 pmSFO - DTW
1 stop20h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$321
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/288:55 amDTW - SFO
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Mon 9/17:15 amSFO - DTW
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$334

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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 May 1, 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

Sat 5/24

3:19 pm-10:28 am

1 stop22h 09m

San Francisco

Wed 7/2

7:00 am-3:26 pm

1 stop29h 26m

$287

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/2

8:31 pm-10:38 pm

Nonstop5h 07m

San Francisco

Mon 6/9

11:43 pm-7:17 am

Nonstop4h 34m

$289

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/24

6:00 am-12:07 pm

1 stop9h 07m

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

10:30 pm-11:30 am

1 stop10h 00m

$293

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/21

5:33 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

San Francisco

Thu 7/3

10:55 pm-10:06 am

1 stop8h 11m

$299

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/30

3:35 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop8h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 5/30

12:24 am-10:59 am

1 stop7h 35m

$303

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/12

7:26 pm-8:08 am

1 stop15h 42m

San Francisco

Wed 6/18

6:08 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop20h 57m

$305

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/18

4:51 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop8h 23m

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

6:20 pm-5:05 am

1 stop7h 45m

$308

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/30

6:38 am-10:58 pm

2 stops19h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 5/31

6:09 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop20h 01m

$320

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/28

8:55 am-12:55 pm

1 stop7h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

7:15 am-6:45 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$334

DetroitSan Francisco

DTW - SFO

DTWSFO

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/6

12:18 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop12h 08m

$115

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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 April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Detroit to Salinas is 90 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 $384). 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 May 1, 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 Friday at noon 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 Detroit to Salinas

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit 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 May 1, 2025.

The most flights from DTT to S9N are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 May 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Detroit to Salinas, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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
4,293 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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
2,409 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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

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  • 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 8 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 $115. However, be on the lookout for offers from Sun Country Air and Alaska Airlines, 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: ITA Airways (90%), China Eastern (89%), United Airlines( 85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Salinas?

    While on average a flight from Detroit to Salinas is generally $904, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $193. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $195 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 $384). 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sun Country AirCheapest$136Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$138Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$143Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$227Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$289Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$364Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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