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$74+ Cheap flights from Orange County 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 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — SFO
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Orange County to Salinas

Cheapest flights from Orange County to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/229:12 amSNA - SFO
1 stop6h 09mFrontier
Thu 1/19:18 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 39mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$167
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/229:12 amSNA - SFO
1 stop6h 09mFrontier
Thu 1/81:56 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$172
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/229:12 amSNA - SFO
1 stop6h 09mFrontier
Sun 1/111:56 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$175
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/201:08 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mFrontier
Thu 1/81:56 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$179
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/201:08 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mFrontier
Sun 1/111:56 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$182
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/181:30 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mFrontier
Thu 1/81:56 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$185
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/181:30 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mFrontier
Sun 1/111:56 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$188
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/251:30 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mFrontier
Thu 1/19:18 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 39mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$210
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/229:12 amSNA - SFO
1 stop6h 09mFrontier
Sat 1/1012:00 pmSFO - SNA
1 stop3h 48mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$213
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/228:16 pmSNA - SFO
1 stop25h 20mFrontier
Sat 1/39:18 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 39mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$217
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/201:08 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mFrontier
Sat 1/1012:00 pmSFO - SNA
1 stop3h 48mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$220
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:45 pmLGB - SFO
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Sat 1/35:00 amSFO - LGB
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/15$501

Find flight deals from Orange County to Salinas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Orange County to Salinas flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$120
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$74
(Frontier)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$181
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Orange County 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orange County to Salinas that are best for you.

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Orange County

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/23

7:10 am-8:52 am

Nonstop1h 42m

San Francisco

Sun 1/25

7:10 pm-8:42 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$197

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/18

6:45 am-8:32 am

Nonstop1h 47m

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

9:28 am-11:11 am

Nonstop1h 43m

$197

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/5

6:45 am-8:32 am

Nonstop1h 47m

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

8:52 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$197

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/12

7:10 am-8:52 am

Nonstop1h 42m

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

1:05 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$197

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/7

6:45 am-8:32 am

Nonstop1h 47m

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

9:12 am-10:52 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$197

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 1/16

7:50 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

7:20 am-8:58 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$197

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 2/5

6:45 am-8:32 am

Nonstop1h 47m

San Francisco

Tue 2/10

3:38 pm-5:14 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$197

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 1/10

7:25 am-9:07 am

Nonstop1h 42m

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

7:10 pm-8:42 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$197

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/8

9:13 am-10:53 am

Nonstop1h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 1/10

11:33 am-1:14 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$197

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/7

10:00 am-11:53 am

Nonstop1h 53m

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

10:40 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$197

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Best time to book a flight from Orange County to Salinas

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Salinas (average of $31). Flying from Orange County to Salinas in October is currently the most expensive (average of $106). 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 KFI to S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from Orange County 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 December 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Orange County to Salinas is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 48% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Orange County to Salinas?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Orange County to Salinas. Price data was last updated on July 6, 2025.

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

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 December 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Orange County to Salinas, such as Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and United Airlines. 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
11,475 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,475 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,475 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,819 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,475 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,475 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,475 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,082 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,475 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Orange County to Salinas. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Orange County to Salinas flight route?

    Within the past month, 67 users have taken a look at flights from Orange County to Salinas.

  • How long is the flight from Orange County to Salinas?

    There are many flights that can get you from Orange County to Salinas in 1h 42m. Fly via United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Orange County and Salinas is about 372 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Orange County to Salinas one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $22. Users have also found prices from $28 and $30 on Frontier and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Orange County to Salinas?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Orange County to Salinas consider choosing ANA (87%), Japan Airlines (84%) or Lufthansa (82%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Orange County to Salinas?

    While on average a flight from Orange County to Salinas is generally $713, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $67. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $127 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Orange County to Salinas?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Orange County to Salinas.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Orange County 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 Orange County to Salinas?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Salinas (average of $31). Flying from Orange County to Salinas in October is currently the most expensive (average of $106). 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 8 airlines flying from Orange County to Salinas

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Orange County 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$29Average$103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$41Average$114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$58Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$58Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$77Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$88Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$173Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$219Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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