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$119+ Cheap flights from McAllen (MFE) 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 7/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MFE — SFO
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$218
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$119
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$425
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Cheapest flights from McAllen to Salinas
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/296:08 pmMFE - SFO
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/212:24 amSFO - MFE
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$218
This eDestinos 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/141:49 pmMFE - SFO
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/211:39 pmSFO - MFE
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$236
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/47:25 pmMFE - SFO
1 stop6h 09mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/2212:30 amSFO - MFE
1 stop8h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/135:30 amMFE - SFO
2 stops15h 22mDelta
Tue 9/91:15 pmSFO - MFE
1 stop8h 41mDelta
Deal found 4/28$242

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McAllen

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Salinas

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Return

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McAllenSan Francisco

MFE - SFO

MFESFO

McAllen Miller Intl

Thu 5/29

8:01 pm-12:22 am

1 stop6h 21m

San Francisco

Tue 6/3

11:30 pm-9:57 am

1 stop8h 27m

$218

McAllenSan Francisco

MFE - SFO

MFESFO

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 5/14

1:49 pm-2:54 pm

1 stop27h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

1:39 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$236

McAllenSan Francisco

MFE - SFO

MFESFO

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 6/4

7:25 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop6h 09m

San Francisco

Fri 6/6

12:43 am-8:52 am

1 stop6h 09m

$237

McAllenSan Francisco

MFE - SFO

MFESFO

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 8/13

5:30 am-12:15 pm

1 stop8h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

12:40 am-4:56 pm

2 stops14h 16m

$242

McAllenSan Francisco

MFE - SFO

MFESFO

McAllen Miller Intl

Wed 7/23

5:25 am-12:08 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$119

McAllenSan Francisco

MFE - SFO

MFESFO

McAllen Miller Intl

Thu 5/15

5:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$177

McAllenSan Francisco

MFE - SFO

MFESFO

McAllen Miller Intl

Fri 5/16

10:17 pm-2:03 pm

3 stops41h 46m

$393

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from McAllen to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from McAllen to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 MFE to S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from McAllen 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 April 29, 2025.

When flying from McAllen 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.

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 April 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from McAllen to Salinas. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from McAllen to Salinas?

    McAllen Miller Intl (MFE) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from McAllen to Salinas. You should not have trouble finding flights to Salinas from Miller Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Salinas per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the McAllen airport to Salinas. It is only a 2.0 mi journey to Miller Intl (MFE) from McAllen’s city center.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from McAllen to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from McAllen to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 2 airlines flying from McAllen to Salinas

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from McAllen 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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