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How popular is this Portland to Salinas flight route?

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The Portland to Salinas flight path was viewed by 115 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 2

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

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To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $58. United Airlines flights start at $58 while deals on Hawaiian Airlines start at $66 one-way.

Question 3

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

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to Salinas flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon 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.

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Weekly flight availability from Portland to Salinas

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The most flights from PDX to S9N are scheduled on a Sunday (69 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 on average).

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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.

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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).

Question 7

What are the cheapest flights from Portland to Salinas?

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On average you can expect to pay $753 for a flight from Portland to Salinas. The cheapest flight overall is $58 while the most popular route, (Portland - San Francisco) is currently priced at $163.

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What are the most reliable airlines from Portland to Salinas?

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Before booking your flight to Salinas from Portland, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SkyWest Airlines (89%), Horizon Air (77%), United Airlines( 74%).

Question 9

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Portland to Salinas?

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Before booking your flight from Portland to Salinas check out the most popular airlines for this route: Alaska Airlines, United Airlines or JetBlue.

Question 10

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PDX to S9N?

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It’s optimal to fly from Portland to Salinas at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Portland to Salinas?

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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 45 outbound flights to Salinas per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 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.

Question 12

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

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

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How can I find direct flights from Portland to Salinas?

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

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

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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.

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Southwest	Cheapest$117	Average$256	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$117	Average$326	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
United Airlines	Cheapest$122	Average$379	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
JetBlue	Cheapest$134	Average$222	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
American Airlines	Cheapest$262	Average$509	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PDX to S9N?

It’s optimal to fly from Portland to Salinas at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to Salinas flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon 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

The most flights from PDX to S9N are scheduled on a Sunday (69 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 on average).

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