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$114+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) 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 7/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — SFO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Salinas

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Round-trip from

$146
(Frontier)

One-way from

$114
(Trip.com)

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Cheapest in

August
From San Jose to Salinas
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/51:02 pmSJC - SFO
1 stop10h 55mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/126:00 amSFO - SJC
1 stop13h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$201
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/312:18 pmSJC - SFO
1 stop12h 06mFrontier
Fri 7/45:45 amSFO - SJC
1 stop7h 38mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$307
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Tue 6/246:00 amSJC - SFO
1 stop15h 21mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/275:45 amSFO - SJC
1 stop17h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$313
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 9/46:30 amSJC - SFO
2 stops13h 37mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/88:52 pmSFO - SJC
1 stop12h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$579

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San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Thu 9/4

1:55 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop7h 27m

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

11:40 am-6:58 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$146

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Wed 7/9

3:17 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop6h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 7/16

6:00 am-7:07 pm

1 stop13h 07m

$183

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Tue 6/24

6:00 am-9:21 pm

1 stop15h 21m

San Francisco

Fri 6/27

5:45 am-11:34 pm

1 stop17h 49m

$313

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Thu 9/4

6:30 am-8:07 pm

2 stops13h 37m

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

8:52 pm-9:51 am

1 stop12h 59m

$579

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Mon 7/14

11:31 am-9:37 pm

1 stop10h 06m

$114

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Thu 7/17

7:00 pm-7:41 am

1 stop12h 41m

$137

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Thu 6/26

3:17 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$142

San JoseSan Francisco

SJC - SFO

SJCSFO

San Jose

Tue 6/17

7:00 am-9:15 pm

2 stops14h 15m

$731

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Deals found on 6/11

Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Salinas

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Salinas

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from San Jose to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 SJC to S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 June 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Jose to Salinas as you normally would.

Rainfall in Salinas by month

Plan your trip to Salinas by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Salinas by month

Plan your trip to Salinas by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier from San Jose to Salinas have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,295 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    San Jose (SJC), located 2.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Jose to Salinas. 1 airline have flights from San Jose to Salinas on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Jose to Salinas should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Salinas per day.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Jose to Salinas are Frontier ($137), Alaska Airlines ($142), and United Airlines ($731).

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 San Jose to Salinas?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from San Jose to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 airline flying from San Jose to Salinas

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Jose 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$201Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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