Salinas

$136+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Salinas, CA, CA

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NYC — SFO
Jun 21 — Jun 281
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Salinas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to Salinas flight deals. Data was last updated June 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$254
(Travelocity)

One-way from

$137
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$492
From New York (NYC) to Salinas
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Salinas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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Cheapest flights from New York to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 16, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Wed 10/228:24 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 10/256:34 pmSFO - JFK
1 stop8h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/14$253
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/96:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop8h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/126:18 amSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14$254
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/16:15 amLGA - SFO
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
Tue 7/810:45 pmSFO - LGA
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/16$255
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/226:59 amJFK - SFO
1 stop17h 22mFrontier
Tue 8/198:00 amSFO - JFK
1 stop18h 30mFrontier
Deal found 6/14$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Fri 7/46:00 amLGA - SFO
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Mon 7/712:50 amSFO - LGA
1 stop6h 51mDelta
Deal found 6/15$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 7/17:55 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 57mDelta
Fri 7/41:00 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 55mDelta
Deal found 6/14$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Mon 6/307:59 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/410:44 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/15$260
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Fri 9/128:29 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 15mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/176:00 amSFO - JFK
1 stop21h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/16$261
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Fri 7/410:10 pmJFK - SFO
Nonstop6h 47mJetBlue
Mon 7/74:30 pmSFO - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 6/14$265
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Mon 6/302:10 pmLGA - SFO
1 stop9h 05mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/45:25 amSFO - LGA
1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/14$270
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Fri 7/46:00 amEWR - SFO
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Thu 7/109:35 pmSFO - EWR
1 stop8h 54mDelta
Deal found 6/16$273
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Tue 7/1511:04 amEWR - SFO
1 stop12h 43mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/2111:59 pmSFO - EWR
1 stop7h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/13$275

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New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/22

8:24 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop6h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 10/25

6:34 pm-6:29 am

1 stop8h 55m

$253

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/9

6:59 am-12:15 pm

1 stop8h 16m

San Francisco

Sat 7/12

6:18 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop5h 42m

$254

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/1

6:15 am-12:35 pm

2 stops9h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 7/8

10:45 pm-10:10 am

1 stop8h 25m

$255

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/22

6:59 am-9:21 pm

1 stop17h 22m

San Francisco

Tue 8/19

8:00 am-5:30 am

1 stop18h 30m

$256

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 7/4

6:00 am-10:20 am

1 stop7h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

12:50 am-10:41 am

1 stop6h 51m

$257

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/1

7:55 pm-11:52 pm

Nonstop6h 57m

San Francisco

Fri 7/4

1:00 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop5h 55m

$257

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/30

7:59 pm-11:43 pm

Nonstop6h 44m

San Francisco

Fri 7/4

10:44 pm-7:29 am

Nonstop5h 45m

$260

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/12

8:29 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop6h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

6:00 am-6:09 am

1 stop21h 09m

$261

New YorkSan Francisco

JFK - SFO

JFKSFO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 7/4

10:10 pm-1:57 am

Nonstop6h 47m

San Francisco

Mon 7/7

4:30 pm-12:59 am

Nonstop5h 29m

$265

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Mon 6/30

2:10 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop9h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 7/4

5:25 am-4:17 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$270

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Salinas

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Salinas

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Salinas. Price data was last updated on June 13, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from New York to Salinas may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 86 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from New York to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 NYC to S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 June 16, 2025.

When flying from New York 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 New York to Salinas?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Salinas flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Salinas

Explore weekly flight availability from New York 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 June 16, 2025.

The most flights from NYC to S9N are scheduled on a Monday (167 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (131 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 June 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from New York to Salinas have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Crew

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New York to Salinas are Alaska Airlines ($138), American Airlines ($139), and Southwest ($141).

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Salinas?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to Salinas?

    Before booking your flight to Salinas from New York, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SAUDIA (100%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (98%), Korean Air( 97%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Salinas?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $141. While the most popular route (New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $188 on average our data indicates $1,067 when flying from New York to Salinas.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Salinas that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Salinas flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 New York to Salinas?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from New York to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 10 airlines flying from New York to Salinas

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 June 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$83Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$124Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$128Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$148Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Sun Country AirCheapest$175Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$201Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$210Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$282Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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