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$63+ 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — SFO
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
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Cheap 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$93
(Frontier)

One-way from

$63
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$147
From Orange County to Salinas
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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 August 14, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/51:00 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 38mFrontier
Fri 9/56:15 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 38mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$93
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/51:00 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 38mFrontier
Mon 9/86:15 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 38mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$96
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/121:00 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 38mFrontier
Sun 9/1410:37 pmSFO - SNA
1 stop13h 38mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$110
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/106:59 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Thu 11/132:15 pmSFO - SNA
1 stop3h 59mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$112
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/51:00 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 38mFrontier
Sat 9/62:10 pmSFO - SNA
1 stop4h 17mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$113
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/285:42 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mFrontier
Thu 9/410:19 amSFO - SNA
1 stop7h 03mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$115
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/214:37 pmSNA - SFO
1 stop4h 44mFrontier
Mon 9/156:15 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 38mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$117
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/76:59 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Mon 11/102:16 pmSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 37mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$118
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/61:00 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 38mFrontier
Sat 10/186:44 amSFO - SNA
1 stop6h 51mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$120
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Fri 10/177:53 pmSNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 39mFrontier
Mon 10/205:45 amSFO - SNA
1 stop13h 23mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$122
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/214:37 pmSNA - SFO
1 stop4h 44mFrontier
Sun 8/249:19 amSFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 36mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$123
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Wed 10/157:45 amLGB - SFO
2 stops6h 25mSouthwest
Wed 10/222:05 pmSFO - LGB
2 stops7h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 8/13$185

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 August 14, 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

Fly to

Salinas

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/20

12:58 pm-8:15 am

1 stop19h 17m

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

6:15 pm-7:53 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$115

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 9/5

1:00 pm-2:38 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

6:15 pm-7:53 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$118

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/15

1:00 pm-2:38 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

7:14 am-8:53 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$133

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 10/8

4:44 pm-6:18 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

11:46 am-1:26 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$137

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/9

4:22 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

7:14 am-8:53 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$137

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/13

10:33 am-12:12 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

3:21 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$137

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/10

6:45 am-8:24 am

Nonstop1h 39m

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

8:14 am-9:53 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$137

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/17

6:45 am-8:24 am

Nonstop1h 39m

San Francisco

Wed 9/24

12:52 pm-2:32 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$137

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 10/11

7:06 pm-8:37 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

7:15 am-8:54 am

Nonstop1h 39m

$137

Santa AnaSan Francisco

SNA - SFO

SNASFO

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/16

3:09 pm-4:42 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

San Francisco

Wed 9/24

12:52 pm-2:32 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$137

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Best time to book a flight from Orange County to Salinas

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Orange County to Salinas

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 $276). Flying from Orange County to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 August 14, 2025.

When flying from Orange County 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.

Weekly flight availability from Orange County to Salinas

Explore weekly flight availability from Orange County 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 August 14, 2025.

The most flights from zzKFI to S9N are scheduled on a Thursday (62 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (27 on average).

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 August 14, 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
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,656 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,217 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

Related info for your journey

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

    Within the past month, 79 users have taken a look at flights from Orange County to Salinas.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $63. Users have also found prices from $64 and $93 on Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest, 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 Singapore Airlines (90%), Iberia (88%) or Qatar Airways (88%) 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 $558, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $58. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $78 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 $276). Flying from Orange County to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$27Average$95FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$41Average$109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$57Average$183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$58Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$77Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$88Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$173Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$197Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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