Cheap flights from Salinas, CA to San Diego (SAN) from $39

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/25. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SFO — SAN
Oct 1 — Oct 81

The best prices from Salinas to San Diego are usually found in January or September, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

How to find the cheapest flight from Salinas to San Diego (SAN)

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

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$277

One-way from

$69
High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 18% potential price drop
From Salinas to San Diego
One-way flight from Salinas to San Diego

S9N - SAN

Price

$277 - $532

SAN

Temperature

57.2 - 71.6 °F

SAN

Rainfall

0 - 2.3 inches

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Salinas to San Diego, book at least 36 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 52% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $245 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $339.

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

January can be a great time to fly to San Diego from Salinas with a flight ticket averaging about $227. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as $99. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of April.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Salinas to San Diego (S9N - SAN)?

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

Cheap Frontier flights from Salinas to San Diego

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Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from Salinas to San Diego

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Cheap Salinas to San Diego flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for Salinas to SAN flights for September, October
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One-way flights to San Diego from Salinas

The cheapest one-way flights from Salinas to San Diego
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1 stop27h 22m

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1 stop21h 51m

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1 stop7h 42m

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1 stop14h 21m

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1 stop8h 33m

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1 stop5h 29m

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1 stop4h 15m

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1 stop5h 29m

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Nonstop1h 36m

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Nonstop1h 40m

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Nonstop1h 38m

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1 stop3h 07m

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1 stop5h 11m

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1 stop6h 44m

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1 stop5h 03m

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1 stop4h 39m

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Frontier, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines from Salinas to San Diego to help guide your decision. 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

The line at TSA took me 2.5-3 hours to get through and I was behind on my flight time by 20 minutes. I was told some flights would be delayed and they would wait but when I arrived the flight had already taken off. I showed up on time and even then 2 and a half hours was not enough time to make my flight. I had to rent a car and drive from Vegas to San Diego at 8:00pm. I just hoped the airport would have notified their passengers a lot better.

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

The line at TSA took me 2.5-3 hours to get through and I was behind on my flight time by 20 minutes. I was told some flights would be delayed and they would wait but when I arrived the flight had already taken off. I showed up on time and even then 2 and a half hours was not enough time to make my flight. I had to rent a car and drive from Vegas to San Diego at 8:00pm. I just hoped the airport would have notified their passengers a lot better.

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

The line at TSA took me 2.5-3 hours to get through and I was behind on my flight time by 20 minutes. I was told some flights would be delayed and they would wait but when I arrived the flight had already taken off. I showed up on time and even then 2 and a half hours was not enough time to make my flight. I had to rent a car and drive from Vegas to San Diego at 8:00pm. I just hoped the airport would have notified their passengers a lot better.

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

The line at TSA took me 2.5-3 hours to get through and I was behind on my flight time by 20 minutes. I was told some flights would be delayed and they would wait but when I arrived the flight had already taken off. I showed up on time and even then 2 and a half hours was not enough time to make my flight. I had to rent a car and drive from Vegas to San Diego at 8:00pm. I just hoped the airport would have notified their passengers a lot better.

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

The line at TSA took me 2.5-3 hours to get through and I was behind on my flight time by 20 minutes. I was told some flights would be delayed and they would wait but when I arrived the flight had already taken off. I showed up on time and even then 2 and a half hours was not enough time to make my flight. I had to rent a car and drive from Vegas to San Diego at 8:00pm. I just hoped the airport would have notified their passengers a lot better.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 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

The line at TSA took me 2.5-3 hours to get through and I was behind on my flight time by 20 minutes. I was told some flights would be delayed and they would wait but when I arrived the flight had already taken off. I showed up on time and even then 2 and a half hours was not enough time to make my flight. I had to rent a car and drive from Vegas to San Diego at 8:00pm. I just hoped the airport would have notified their passengers a lot better.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Salinas to San Diego flights.

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

Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Diego from Salinas. Booking flights from Salinas to San Diego (SAN) should be relatively easy as there are 43 daily inbound flights from Salinas from 7 different airlines.

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

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

Are there nonstop flights from Salinas to San Diego for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Salinas to San Diego under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Salinas to San Diego is less than $157.

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

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

What days are nonstop flights available from Salinas to San Diego?

Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How popular is this Salinas to San Diego flight route?

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

34 flight departures from Salinas to San Diego per day on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 6% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 9% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 38% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 47% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Salinas to San Diego?

Departing from Salinas to San Diego will take you 12h 34m. Salinas and San Diego are separated by a distance of 449 mi.

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

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

Before booking your flight to San Diego from Salinas, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Asiana Airlines (93%), SWISS (92%), Iberia( 90%).

What are the cheapest flights from Salinas to San Diego?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $69. While the most popular route (San Francisco - San Diego) can be booked for $88 on average our data indicates $359 when flying from Salinas to San Diego.

What does SFO to SAN mean?

These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a San Francisco Airport to San Diego Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SFO to SAN flight. 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).

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Top 6 airlines flying from Salinas to San Diego

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Salinas to San Diego choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$40Average$107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$74Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest$75Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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FrontierCheapest$91Average$169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapest$119Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from Salinas to San Diego

See what time of day planes typically take off from Salinas to San Diego
7%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
32%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
44%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
17%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from Salinas to San Diego

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Salinas to San Diego
Sunday35daily flights
Monday52daily flights
Tuesday44daily flights
Wednesday35daily flights
Thursday49daily flights
Friday48daily flights
Saturday39daily flights

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