Cheap flights from Riverside, CA to Salinas, CA from $39

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/26. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
LAX — SFO
Oct 1 — Oct 81

The best prices from Riverside to Salinas are usually found in January or February, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Riverside to Salinas

All the information you need to plan the best R1V to S9N flight in 2023: compare Riverside to Salinas flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Salinas.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$258

One-way from

$59
High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 14% potential price drop
From Riverside to Salinas
One-way flight from Riverside to Salinas

R1V - SFO

Price

$258 - $437

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

SFO

Rainfall

0 - 4.4 inches

How far in advance should I book a flight from Riverside to Salinas?

To save up to 62% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 60 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Riverside to Salinas from $151 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $212 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Riverside to Salinas?

January can be a great time to fly to Salinas from Riverside with a flight ticket averaging about $148. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as $88. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Riverside to Salinas (R1V - S9N)?

When flying from Riverside 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.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Riverside to Salinas

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Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from Riverside to Salinas

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Cheap Riverside to Salinas flights in September & October 2023

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Non-stop flights to Salinas from Riverside

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One-way flights to Salinas from Riverside

The cheapest one-way flights from Riverside to Salinas
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Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

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Mon 10/30

Nonstop1h 26m

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Tue 10/31

Nonstop1h 32m

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Los Angeles

Sat 12/2

1 stop6h 18m

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Sat 12/2

1 stop4h 17m

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Sun 10/29

Nonstop1h 26m

San Francisco

Wed 11/1

Nonstop1h 32m

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

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Los Angeles

Tue 10/31

1 stop5h 22m

San Francisco

Tue 10/31

1 stop4h 43m

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 10/25

Nonstop1h 23m

San Francisco

Wed 11/1

Nonstop1h 33m

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Fri 11/24

Nonstop1h 31m

San Francisco

Tue 11/28

Nonstop1h 35m

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Thu 10/12

Nonstop1h 26m

San Francisco

Sun 10/15

Nonstop1h 32m

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Tue 11/7

1 stop6h 03m

San Francisco

Sat 11/11

Nonstop1h 31m

Los AngelesSan Francisco

LAX - SFO

LAXSFO

Los Angeles

Wed 10/25

1 stop6h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 10/27

Nonstop1h 20m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Salinas

To help decide which airline to fly from Riverside to Salinas, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No food, no entertainment Otherwise nice flight Delay of almost an hour on way back though

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No food, no entertainment Otherwise nice flight Delay of almost an hour on way back though

Delta
7.9
Good
3,021 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No food, no entertainment Otherwise nice flight Delay of almost an hour on way back though

Southwest
7.6
Good
1,521 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No food, no entertainment Otherwise nice flight Delay of almost an hour on way back though

Sun Country Air
7.4
Good
94 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No food, no entertainment Otherwise nice flight Delay of almost an hour on way back though

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No food, no entertainment Otherwise nice flight Delay of almost an hour on way back though

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Riverside to Salinas flights.

Can I find flights from Riverside to Salinas for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Riverside to Salinas for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on JetBlue for just $78, but on average you can expect to pay $96.

Are there nonstop flights from Riverside to Salinas for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Riverside to Salinas under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from Riverside to Salinas is less than $99.

Are there last-minute flights available from Riverside to Salinas for under $100?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Riverside to Salinas within the next 7 days for less than $100.

What days are nonstop flights available from Riverside to Salinas?

Days when nonstop flights are available for this flight are: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How popular is this Riverside to Salinas flight route?

How many flights depart from Riverside to Salinas on average per day?

Per day, 89 flights depart from Riverside to Salinas on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 11% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 27% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 26% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 36% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Riverside to Salinas?

A quick flight from Riverside to Salinas can take about 1h 23m. JetBlue provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $78. There are 339 mi between Riverside and Salinas. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with JetBlue, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $39. Alaska Airlines flights start at $47 while deals on American Airlines start at $59 one-way.

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

What are the most reliable airlines from Riverside to Salinas?

Before booking your flight to Salinas from Riverside, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Emirates (95%), American Airlines (93%), Qantas Airways( 90%).

What are the cheapest flights from Riverside to Salinas?

On average you can expect to pay $618 for a flight from Riverside to Salinas. The cheapest flight overall is $48 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - San Francisco) is currently priced at $78.

What does LAX to SFO mean?

Los Angeles Airport is LAX and San Francisco Airport is SFO. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are San Jose Airport (SJC), Oakland Airport (OAK), Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), Stockton Airport (SCK), Merced Municipal Airport (MCE).

Alternative routes for Riverside to Salinas

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Top 9 airlines flying from Riverside to Salinas

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Riverside to Salinas choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$16Average$154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$22Average$96FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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FrontierCheapest$24Average$96FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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United AirlinesCheapest$48Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$49Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$49Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Breeze AirwaysCheapest$52Average$107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$89Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Advanced AirCheapest$292Average$299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hourly flight availability from Riverside to Salinas

See what time of day planes typically take off from Riverside to Salinas
7%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
30%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
44%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
19%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from Riverside to Salinas

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Riverside to Salinas
Sunday97daily flights
Monday130daily flights
Tuesday104daily flights
Wednesday95daily flights
Thursday123daily flights
Friday125daily flights
Saturday98daily flights

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