Cheap flights from Santa Ana (SNA) to Salinas, CA from $39

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 10/1. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SNA — SFO
Oct 7 — Oct 141

The best prices from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Salinas are usually found in September or October, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Santa Ana (SNA) to Salinas

All the information you need to plan the best SNA to S9N flight in 2023: compare Santa Ana to Salinas flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Salinas.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Round-trip from

$258

One-way from

$94
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 9% potential price drop
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Salinas
One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Salinas

SNA - SFO

Price

$258 - $433

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

SFO

Rainfall

0 - 4.4 inches

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Ana to Salinas?

To save up to 62% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 60 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Santa Ana to Salinas from $151 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $212 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Salinas?

January is one of the best times of the year to fly to Salinas from Santa Ana. Prices for January average $148 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $88. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a January flight can save you 19% on your journey compared to booking in June

When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Ana to Salinas (SNA - S9N)?

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

Cheap Frontier flights from Santa Ana to Salinas

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Cheap Santa Ana to Salinas flights in October & November 2023

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Santa Ana to Salinas 2023 flight deals

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One-way flights to Salinas from Santa Ana

The cheapest one-way flights from Santa Ana to Salinas
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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntySan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/31

1 stop6h 29m

San Francisco

Mon 11/6

1 stop15h 39m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntySan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/12

1 stop9h 41m

San Francisco

Mon 10/16

1 stop16h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntySan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 10/16

1 stop22h 12m

San Francisco

Wed 10/25

1 stop13h 57m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntySan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 11/2

1 stop4h 57m

San Francisco

Mon 11/6

1 stop10h 25m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntySan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/19

1 stop5h 02m

San Francisco

Tue 10/24

1 stop6h 06m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntySan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 11/9

1 stop4h 52m

San Francisco

Sat 11/11

1 stop4h 54m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntySan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/24

Nonstop1h 29m

San Francisco

Wed 10/25

Nonstop1h 30m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntySan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 11/8

1 stop5h 27m

San Francisco

Wed 11/8

1 stop5h 27m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange CntySan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 11/22

Nonstop1h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 11/27

Nonstop1h 35m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Salinas

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Frontier, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines from Santa Ana to Salinas to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Southwest
7.6
Good
1,521 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Santa Ana to Salinas flights.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Ana to Salinas?

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA), located 4.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Santa Ana to Salinas. 10 airlines have flights from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Salinas on a regular basis. Booking flights from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Salinas should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 30 outbound flights to Salinas per day.

Can I find flights from Santa Ana to Salinas for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Santa Ana to Salinas for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $78, but on average you can expect to pay $109.

Are there nonstop flights from Santa Ana to Salinas for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Santa Ana to Salinas under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Santa Ana to Salinas is less than $191.

Are there last-minute flights available from Santa Ana to Salinas for under $100?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Santa Ana to Salinas within the next 7 days for less than $100.

What days are nonstop flights available from Santa Ana to Salinas?

You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday.

How popular is this Santa Ana to Salinas flight route?

How many flights depart from Santa Ana to Salinas on average per day?

Travelers can expect 11 flights from Santa Ana to Salinas on average per day.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 100% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Santa Ana to Salinas?

For as low as $78, Frontier can have you in Salinas from Santa Ana in 1h 29m. There are 373 mi between Santa Ana and Salinas. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Santa Ana to Salinas?

What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Ana to Salinas?

Before booking your flight to Salinas from Santa Ana, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Qantas Airways (96%), Singapore Airlines (91%), Lufthansa( 89%).

What are the cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Salinas?

The cheapest flight price from Santa Ana to Salinas is $69. On average you can expect to pay $450. The most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $95.

What does SNA to SFO mean?

SNA stands for Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport, while SFO stands for San Francisco Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: San Jose Airport (SJC), Oakland Airport (OAK), Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), Stockton Airport (SCK), Merced Municipal Airport (MCE).

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Alternative routes for Santa Ana to Salinas

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Top 8 airlines flying from Santa Ana to Salinas

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Santa Ana to Salinas choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$16Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$39Average$122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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FrontierCheapest$40Average$164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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United AirlinesCheapest$48Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$49Average$150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Breeze AirwaysCheapest$50Average$107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$89Average$231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from Santa Ana to Salinas

See what time of day planes typically take off from Santa Ana to Salinas
14%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
46%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
28%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
12%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from Santa Ana to Salinas

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Santa Ana to Salinas
Sunday20daily flights
Monday37daily flights
Tuesday33daily flights
Wednesday31daily flights
Thursday35daily flights
Friday34daily flights
Saturday24daily flights

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