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$137+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 7/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SFO
jun. 23 — jun. 301
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Salinas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Washington, D.C. to Salinas flight deals. Data was last updated junio 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$274
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$137
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$470
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Salinas
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Salinas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Salinas

Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 18, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
vie. 7/117:30 amIAD - SFO
1 stop7h 45mMultiple Airlines
dom. 7/2011:59 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop8h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$274
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 7/167:30 amIAD - SFO
1 stop7h 45mFrontier
mié. 7/238:53 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop12h 51mFrontier
Deal found 6/16$275
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
vie. 7/111:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop14h 19mFrontier
mar. 7/226:37 amSFO - DCA
1 stop12h 20mFrontier
Deal found 6/16$275
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/95:20 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 23mJetBlue
dom. 11/211:59 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop10h 02mJetBlue
Deal found 6/15$276
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
mié. 8/206:59 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop5h 51mAlaska Airlines
mié. 9/39:34 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/17$277
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
mar. 8/128:59 amDCA - SFO
2 stops11h 21mMultiple Airlines
mar. 8/2610:08 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17$279
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
mar. 8/197:59 pmIAD - SFO
Nonstop5h 47mAlaska Airlines
mar. 8/267:55 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop8h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/17$287
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
mar. 7/82:59 pmBWI - SFO
1 stop22h 26mMultiple Airlines
jue. 7/1011:59 pmSFO - BWI
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$289
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
vie. 8/296:59 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop5h 51mHawaiian Airlines
mar. 9/210:08 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 36mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/17$294
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 7/165:26 pmBWI - SFO
1 stop8h 59mFrontier
vie. 8/86:37 amSFO - BWI
1 stop6h 54mFrontier
Deal found 6/16$295
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
sáb. 8/166:15 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop8h 05mDelta
sáb. 8/231:20 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 12mDelta
Deal found 6/17$297
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/95:52 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop9h 07mHawaiian Airlines
mar. 9/166:00 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 47mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/16$302

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Salinas that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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Salinas

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Return

Price

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 7/11

7:30 am-12:15 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San Francisco

dom. 7/20

11:59 pm-11:43 am

1 stop8h 44m

$274

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 7/16

7:30 am-12:15 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San Francisco

mié. 7/23

8:53 pm-12:44 pm

1 stop12h 51m

$275

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

vie. 7/11

6:00 pm-12:19 am

1 stop9h 19m

San Francisco

mié. 7/23

6:37 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$275

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jue. 10/9

5:20 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop9h 23m

San Francisco

dom. 11/2

11:59 pm-1:01 pm

1 stop10h 02m

$276

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 8/20

6:59 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop5h 51m

San Francisco

mié. 9/3

9:34 am-5:59 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

$277

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 8/12

8:59 am-5:20 pm

2 stops11h 21m

San Francisco

mar. 8/26

10:08 am-9:44 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$279

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 8/19

7:00 am-9:50 am

Nonstop5h 50m

San Francisco

vie. 8/22

12:43 am-11:36 am

1 stop7h 53m

$287

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 8/19

7:59 pm-10:46 pm

Nonstop5h 47m

San Francisco

mar. 8/26

7:55 pm-7:32 am

1 stop8h 37m

$287

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

mar. 7/8

2:59 pm-10:25 am

1 stop22h 26m

San Francisco

jue. 7/10

11:59 pm-11:29 am

1 stop8h 30m

$289

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

vie. 8/29

6:59 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop5h 51m

San Francisco

mar. 9/2

10:08 am-9:44 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$294

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Salinas

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Salinas

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Salinas?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Salinas. Price data was last updated on June 13, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Salinas may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 74 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Salinas?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 WAS to S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 junio 18, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. 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.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Salinas?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Salinas. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Salinas flight should consider departing on Thursday 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 Washington, D.C. to Salinas

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 junio 18, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to S9N are scheduled on a Tuesday (59 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (39 on average).

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 junio 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Salinas, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Salinas one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $137 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hawaiian Airlines from $138 and JetBlue from $140 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Salinas?

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    Consider Ethiopian Air (93%), Qantas Airways (93%) or Egyptair (90%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Salinas.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Salinas?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,144 for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Salinas. The cheapest flight overall is $157 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $202.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Salinas that include hotel bookings?

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Salinas?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 10 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Salinas

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 junio 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$128Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$142Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$158Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$162Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$224Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$237Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$242Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$266Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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