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$147+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) 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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — SFO
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Salinas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Oakland to Salinas flight deals. Data was last updated April 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$262
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$147
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$452
From Oakland to Salinas
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/272:31 pmOAK - SFO
1 stop6h 52mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/38:30 pmSFO - OAK
1 stop12h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$262
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.
Sat 10/251:15 pmOAK - SFO
1 stop8h 43mDelta
Sun 10/265:45 amSFO - OAK
1 stop10h 46mDelta
Deal found 4/28$458
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Thu 5/82:07 pmOAK - SFO
3 stops27h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/118:20 amSFO - OAK
3 stops35h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$560

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Salinas

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OaklandSan Francisco

OAK - SFO

OAKSFO

Oakland

Tue 5/27

2:31 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop6h 52m

San Francisco

Tue 6/3

8:30 pm-8:45 am

1 stop12h 15m

$262

OaklandSan Francisco

OAK - SFO

OAKSFO

Oakland

Thu 5/8

2:07 pm-5:10 pm

3 stops27h 03m

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

8:20 am-8:14 pm

3 stops35h 54m

$560

OaklandSan Francisco

OAK - SFO

OAKSFO

Oakland

Mon 6/2

7:00 am-10:22 am

1 stop27h 22m

$147

OaklandSan Francisco

OAK - SFO

OAKSFO

Oakland

Thu 5/15

5:36 pm-5:10 pm

3 stops23h 34m

$220

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Deals found on 4/28

Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Salinas

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Salinas?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland 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 30, 2025.

When flying from Oakland, California 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 30, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
9,961 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,961 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 7.0 mi from the city center, Oakland is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Salinas from Oakland. Booking flights from Oakland (OAK) to Salinas should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Salinas from 1 airline.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Oakland 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 Oakland to Salinas?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland 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 Oakland, California to Salinas?

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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Oakland 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$291Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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