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$102+ Cheap flights from Houston to Salinas, CA, CA

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HOU — SFO
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to Salinas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Houston to Salinas flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$207
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$102
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$419
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 May 1, 2025.

This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/69:05 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop18h 10mFrontier
Wed 5/79:59 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop10h 38mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$207
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/1512:50 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Tue 7/2211:59 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop10h 02mDelta
Deal found 4/29$217
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.
Wed 7/211:24 amIAH - SFO
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Thu 7/171:17 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop6h 23mDelta
Deal found 4/30$217
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 7/35:50 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop7h 49mAlaska Airlines
Wed 7/238:00 amSFO - IAH
1 stop6h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$247
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/3112:31 pmIAH - SFO
1 stop11h 03mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/39:54 pmSFO - IAH
2 stops17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$261
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/28:23 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/1512:45 amSFO - HOU
1 stop5h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$284
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/85:00 amIAH - SFO
2 stops9h 37mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/1311:59 pmSFO - IAH
1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$294
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/156:42 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop15h 26mSun Country Air
Sun 6/2211:59 pmSFO - HOU
1 stop15h 01mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/29$305
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 5/2810:08 amIAH - SFO
Nonstop4h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/312:43 amSFO - IAH
Nonstop3h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$309
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/159:00 amHOU - SFO
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Tue 7/221:15 pmSFO - HOU
2 stops8h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$324
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.
Sun 6/156:42 pmHOU - SFO
1 stop15h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/229:05 amSFO - HOU
2 stops32h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$416

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 Houston to Salinas that are best for you.

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HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/6

9:05 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop18h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

9:59 pm-10:37 am

1 stop10h 38m

$207

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Tue 7/15

12:50 pm-6:46 pm

1 stop7h 56m

San Francisco

Tue 7/22

11:59 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop10h 02m

$217

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 7/2

11:24 am-4:09 pm

1 stop6h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 7/17

1:17 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$217

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 7/3

5:50 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop7h 49m

San Francisco

Mon 7/21

8:49 pm-6:20 am

1 stop7h 31m

$247

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/31

12:31 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop11h 03m

San Francisco

Tue 6/3

9:54 pm-4:54 pm

2 stops17h 00m

$261

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 6/8

5:00 am-10:45 am

2 stops7h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 6/12

12:59 am-9:16 am

1 stop6h 17m

$294

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Sun 6/15

6:42 pm-8:08 am

1 stop15h 26m

San Francisco

Sun 6/22

11:59 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop15h 01m

$305

HoustonSan Francisco

IAH - SFO

IAHSFO

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/28

10:08 am-12:09 pm

Nonstop4h 01m

San Francisco

Tue 6/3

12:43 am-6:33 am

Nonstop3h 50m

$309

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Mon 6/30

8:23 pm-12:12 am

1 stop5h 49m

San Francisco

Fri 7/4

7:00 am-3:56 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$309

HoustonSan Francisco

HOU - SFO

HOUSFO

Houston Hobby

Tue 7/15

9:00 am-1:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 7/22

1:15 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$324

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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 April 25, 2025.

Booking 65 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 $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 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 May 1, 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.

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.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston 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
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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.

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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 $102 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $105 and Delta from $109 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 $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 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$54Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$95Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$112Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$193Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$311Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$317Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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