Salinas

$63+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Salinas, CA, CA

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SAN — SFO
Jun 1 — Jun 81
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Salinas
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This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/107:35 pm
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 55m
Frontier
Thu 6/1110:27 pm
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 4/26$111
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/297:15 pm
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 01m
Frontier
Tue 6/210:01 pm
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27$112
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/117:35 pm
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 55m
Frontier
Thu 6/1810:27 pm
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27$113
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Tue 5/267:43 am
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/2610:01 pm
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$114
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Wed 5/277:15 pm
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 01m
Frontier
Wed 6/310:45 pm
SFO
-
SAN
1 stop10h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27$115
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 6/58:35 pm
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/910:27 pm
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$116
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/66:44 pm
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 52m
Frontier
Wed 5/139:26 pm
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29$117
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/307:15 pm
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 01m
Frontier
Mon 6/110:58 pm
SFO
-
SAN
1 stop9h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$118
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 6/127:35 pm
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 55m
Frontier
Mon 6/1510:27 pm
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27$120
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/227:15 pm
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 01m
Frontier
Fri 5/2910:01 pm
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 4/26$121
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 6/17:15 pm
SAN
-
SFO
Nonstop2h 01m
Frontier
Fri 6/1210:27 pm
SFO
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28$122

Find flight deals from San Diego to Salinas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to Salinas flight deals. Data was last updated May 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$112
(Frontier)

One-way from

$63
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$132
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-San Francisco flight deals.
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From San Diego to Salinas
One-way flight from San Diego to Salinas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 5/30

9:07 am-10:53 am

Nonstop1h 46m

San Francisco

Sat 5/30

6:45 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$147

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Tue 6/9

7:56 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop3h 29m

San Francisco

Wed 6/10

9:20 am-3:11 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$157

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Mon 6/1

4:45 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 6/3

7:20 am-2:10 pm

2 stops6h 50m

$162

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Wed 5/20

6:20 am-10:48 am

1 stop4h 28m

San Francisco

Sun 5/24

1:55 pm-7:47 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$177

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 5/30

6:15 am-10:53 am

1 stop4h 38m

San Francisco

Mon 6/1

6:20 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$177

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 5/23

8:35 pm-10:23 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

San Francisco

Mon 6/1

5:00 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$182

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Mon 6/8

9:30 am-3:25 pm

2 stops5h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 6/9

6:00 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 20m

$187

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 5/29

9:26 am-11:12 am

Nonstop1h 46m

San Francisco

Sun 5/31

6:00 am-10:08 am

1 stop4h 08m

$187

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Sat 5/23

11:00 am-5:25 pm

2 stops6h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 5/25

6:00 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$192

San DiegoSan Francisco

SAN - SFO

SANSFO

San Diego

Fri 5/22

7:15 am-9:01 am

Nonstop1h 46m

San Francisco

Mon 5/25

6:00 am-10:08 am

1 stop4h 08m

$202

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 May 2, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to Salinas at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Salinas?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Salinas. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Salinas flight should consider departing on Friday at noon 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.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Salinas

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego 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 May 2, 2026.

The most flights from SAN to S9N are scheduled on a Friday (65 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (37 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego 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 May 2, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andHawaiian Airlines from San Diego to Salinas to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Salinas?

    San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Diego to Salinas. 8 airlines have flights from San Diego to Salinas on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Diego to Salinas should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 50 outbound flights to Salinas per day.

  • How popular is this San Diego to Salinas flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Salinas?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest fly from San Diego to Salinas in about 1h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 49m. The distance between San Diego and Salinas is about 446 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $29. Users have also found prices from $36 and $38 on Spirit Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Salinas?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Diego to Salinas consider choosing Iberia (88%), Lufthansa (80%) or Copa Airlines (80%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Salinas?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Diego to Salinas? While on average our users pay $726, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $68. The most popular route (San Diego - San Francisco), is priced around $97.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Salinas?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego 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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Top 8 airlines flying from San Diego to Salinas

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 May 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$29Average$101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$29Average$91FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$38Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$68Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$74Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$77Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$95Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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