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$129+ Cheap flights from Houston 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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SFO
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mar. 8/5
mar. 8/12
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Salinas are usually found in September or February, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Houston to Salinas flight deals. Data was last updated julio 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$212
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$129
(Frontier)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$477
From Houston to Salinas
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on julio 31, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/228:08 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop6h 11mFrontier
mar. 8/266:50 amSFO - IAH
1 stop5h 52mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$216
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 8/216:00 amIAH - SFO
1 stop7h 29mMultiple Airlines
dom. 8/245:45 amSFO - IAH
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$241
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
vie. 9/195:59 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop7h 45mAlaska Airlines
lun. 9/228:19 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop20h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/28$246
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
sáb. 8/307:55 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop17h 45mUnited Airlines
dom. 8/312:48 pmSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$297
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
sáb. 10/48:35 amHOU - SFO
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
sáb. 10/116:20 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop8h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 7/31$304
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
mar. 12/95:54 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop7h 46mHawaiian Airlines
mar. 1/67:45 amSFO - IAH
1 stop7h 12mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/31$312
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
mié. 10/810:12 amHOU - SFO
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
mié. 10/156:00 amSFO - HOU
1 stop5h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$327
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dom. 8/318:30 amHOU - SFO
1 stop16h 21mSun Country Air
jue. 9/116:18 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop13h 45mSun Country Air
Deal found 7/29$397

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

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Salinas

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Return

Price

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

vie. 8/22

8:08 pm-12:19 am

1 stop6h 11m

San Francisco

mar. 8/26

6:50 am-2:42 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$216

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

jue. 8/21

6:00 am-11:29 am

1 stop7h 29m

San Francisco

dom. 8/24

5:45 am-6:05 am

1 stop22h 20m

$241

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

vie. 9/19

5:59 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San Francisco

lun. 9/22

8:19 pm-6:28 pm

1 stop20h 09m

$246

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

sáb. 8/30

7:55 pm-11:40 am

1 stop17h 45m

San Francisco

dom. 8/31

2:48 pm-8:44 pm

Nonstop3h 56m

$297

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

sáb. 10/4

8:35 am-12:05 pm

1 stop5h 30m

San Francisco

sáb. 10/11

6:20 pm-5:05 am

1 stop8h 45m

$304

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mar. 12/9

5:54 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 46m

San Francisco

mar. 1/6

7:45 am-4:57 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$312

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

mié. 10/8

10:12 am-2:34 pm

1 stop6h 22m

San Francisco

mié. 10/15

6:00 am-1:54 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$327

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

dom. 8/31

8:30 am-10:51 pm

1 stop16h 21m

San Francisco

jue. 9/11

6:18 pm-10:03 am

1 stop13h 45m

$397

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

vie. 8/15

5:09 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$129

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

sáb. 9/20

8:00 am-9:32 pm

2 stops15h 32m

$140

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Salinas

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Salinas. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston to Salinas. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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 julio 31, 2025.

When flying from Houston 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 Houston to Salinas?

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

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

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 julio 31, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Houston to Salinas to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

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

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

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
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

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
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

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
7.8
Good
2,611 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

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
8,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $129 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $140 and United Airlines from $154 one-way.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Houston 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 6 airlines flying from Houston to Salinas

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Houston 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 julio 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$54Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$104Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$160Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$184Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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