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Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to San Francisco (SFO)

SFO — SFO
may. 3 — may. 101
dom. 5/3
dom. 5/10
1 adult, Economy
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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from S9N to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated abril 3, 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 37% on flights from Salinas to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Salinas to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salinas to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Salinas to San Francisco. 1 airline have flights to San Francisco from Salinas on a regular basis. Booking flights from Salinas to San Francisco should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Salinas per day.

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

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

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Top airline flying from Salinas to San Francisco

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Salinas to San Francisco. 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 abril 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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