Salinas

$75+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) to Salinas, CA, CA

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PDX — SFO
Apr 25 — May 21
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Cheapest flights from Portland to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/185:59 pm
PDX
-
SFO
1 stop5h 36m
Delta
Wed 4/2210:32 am
SFO
-
PDX
1 stop4h 21m
Delta
Deal found 3/26$149
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Wed 4/2212:38 pm
PDX
-
SFO
1 stop10h 47m
Frontier
Wed 4/296:29 pm
SFO
-
PDX
1 stop17h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$151
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1812:27 pm
PDX
-
SFO
1 stop20h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/2010:04 pm
SFO
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$152
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Fri 4/173:30 pm
PDX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 51m
United Airlines
Sun 4/198:22 am
SFO
-
PDX
Nonstop2h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/26$153
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/52:50 pm
PDX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/73:33 pm
SFO
-
PDX
1 stop5h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$155
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/217:40 am
PDX
-
SFO
2 stops6h 35m
Southwest
Sat 5/211:05 am
SFO
-
PDX
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/25$156
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 4/227:14 pm
PDX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 51m
United Airlines
Wed 4/294:10 pm
SFO
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/23$159
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sat 4/2512:27 pm
PDX
-
SFO
1 stop10h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/292:31 pm
SFO
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$160
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/265:51 pm
PDX
-
SFO
1 stop6h 14m
Delta
Fri 5/295:55 am
SFO
-
PDX
1 stop4h 45m
Delta
Deal found 3/26$161
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sat 6/63:00 pm
PDX
-
SFO
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Mon 6/86:45 pm
SFO
-
PDX
1 stop6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/24$162
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1810:48 am
PDX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 59m
Hawaiian Airlines
Tue 4/216:40 pm
SFO
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 52m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/25$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sat 4/1810:48 am
PDX
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 59m
Hawaiian Airlines
Sun 4/198:00 am
SFO
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 50m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/24$164

Find flight deals from Portland to Salinas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Portland to Salinas flight deals. Data was last updated March 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$149
(Delta)

One-way from

$75
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$349
Provider with most accurate pricing for Portland-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Portland to Salinas
One-way flight from Portland to Salinas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Tue 5/26

5:51 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 14m

San Francisco

Thu 5/28

5:55 am-11:39 am

1 stop5h 44m

$161

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Sat 6/6

3:00 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 6/8

6:45 pm-1:20 am

1 stop6h 35m

$162

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Mon 5/4

1:10 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops9h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

1:45 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$172

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Sat 4/18

7:10 am-5:25 pm

2 stops10h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

7:40 am-1:50 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$195

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Tue 4/28

10:30 am-11:01 pm

1 stop12h 31m

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

8:21 pm-10:13 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

$198

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Tue 4/21

6:05 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop5h 32m

San Francisco

Sat 4/25

10:32 am-5:01 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$217

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Sat 4/18

7:15 am-9:02 am

Nonstop1h 47m

San Francisco

Sun 4/19

10:35 pm-12:44 am

Nonstop2h 09m

$222

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Fri 5/22

7:00 am-8:56 am

Nonstop1h 56m

San Francisco

Sat 5/30

10:52 pm-12:50 am

Nonstop1h 58m

$247

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Tue 4/14

10:48 am-12:47 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

6:35 am-8:49 pm

1 stop14h 14m

$250
Quickest round-trip

PortlandSan Francisco

PDX - SFO

PDXSFO

Portland

Fri 6/12

5:35 pm-7:32 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

San Francisco

Sat 6/13

7:02 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

$252

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to Salinas

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to Salinas. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Portland to Salinas. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Salinas (average of $66). Flying from Portland to Salinas in February is currently the most expensive (average of $141). 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 PDX to S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland 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 March 26, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Portland to Salinas at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 35% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Portland to Salinas?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to Salinas. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to Salinas flight should consider departing on Saturday 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 Portland to Salinas

Explore weekly flight availability from Portland 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 March 26, 2026.

The most flights from PDX to S9N are scheduled on a Thursday (53 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Portland to Salinas?

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 March 26, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Hawaiian Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Portland to Salinas have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to Salinas. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Portland to Salinas?

    Portland (PDX) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Portland to Salinas. You should not have trouble finding flights to Salinas from Portland; the airport handles an average of 28 outbound flights to Salinas per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights from the Portland airport to Salinas. It is only a 6.0 mi journey to Portland (PDX) from Portland’s city center.

  • How popular is this Portland to Salinas flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Portland to Salinas?

    A quick flight from Portland to Salinas can take about 6h 14m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $161. The distance from Portland to Salinas is about 550 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $44. Hawaiian Airlines flights start at $58 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $58 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Portland to Salinas?

    Before booking your flight to Salinas from Portland, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: ITA Airways (100%), Japan Airlines (90%), Korean Air( 89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Portland to Salinas?

    On average you can expect to pay $857 for a flight from Portland to Salinas. The cheapest flight overall is $84 while the most popular route, (Portland - San Francisco) is currently priced at $129.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to Salinas?

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Salinas (average of $66). Flying from Portland to Salinas in February is currently the most expensive (average of $141). 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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Alternative routes for Portland to Salinas

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Top 8 airlines flying from Portland to Salinas

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Portland 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 March 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$44Average$98FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$60Average$140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$77Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$88Average$159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$114Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$116Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$118Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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