How long is the flight from Salinas to Washington, D.C.?

There are many flights that can get you from Salinas to Washington, D.C. in 7h. Fly via Delta, Alaska Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2449 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $75. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Salinas to Washington, D.C. for a low price.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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

When deciding which route to take from Salinas to Washington, D.C. consider San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or San Francisco - Baltimore/Washington as they are the most popular.

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

Looking for the cheapest flight from Salinas to Washington, D.C.? While on average our users pay $1,912, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $211. The most popular route (San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $337.

What are the most reliable airlines from Salinas to Washington, D.C.?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Salinas to Washington, D.C. on time: United Airlines (83%), Brussels Airlines (82%), Austrian Airlines (82%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Salinas to Washington, D.C.?

Before booking your flight from Salinas to Washington, D.C. check out the most popular airlines for this route: United Airlines, Alaska Airlines or Frontier.

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

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 2, 2026.

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12:45 am-11:45 am

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5:40 pm-5:40 am

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

It’s typically best to fly out from Salinas to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Salinas to Washington, D.C.

The most flights from S9N to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (35 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Salinas to Washington, D.C.?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Salinas to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $388 and $590 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $376 on Frontier (Dec 6-Dec 9).

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta from Salinas to Washington, D.C. have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,192 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,192 reviews

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1 / 20

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La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

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Southwest

8.0

Very good

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

Delta

7.8

Good

8,544 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,192 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,157 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,192 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

Frontier

5.6

Fair

2,628 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,192 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

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How long is the flight from Salinas to Washington, D.C.?
There are many flights that can get you from Salinas to Washington, D.C. in 7h. Fly via Delta, Alaska Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2449 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Salinas to Washington, D.C. one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $75. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Salinas to Washington, D.C. for a low price.
What are the most popular routes from Salinas to Washington, D.C.?
When deciding which route to take from Salinas to Washington, D.C. consider San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or San Francisco - Baltimore/Washington as they are the most popular.
What are the most reliable airlines from Salinas to Washington, D.C.?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Salinas to Washington, D.C. on time: United Airlines (83%), Brussels Airlines (82%), Austrian Airlines (82%).
What are the cheapest flights from Salinas to Washington, D.C.?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Salinas to Washington, D.C.? While on average our users pay $1,912, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $211. The most popular route (San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $337.
Can I find deals for flights from Salinas to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?
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Top 8 airlines flying from Salinas to Washington, D.C.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$128	Average$419	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Frontier	Cheapest$150	Average$340	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$178	Average$425	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
United Airlines	Cheapest$178	Average$563	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
JetBlue	Cheapest$208	Average$411	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$212	Average$524	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%
Southwest	Cheapest$252	Average$473	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$276	Average$534	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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It’s typically best to fly out from Salinas to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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The most flights from S9N to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (35 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Salinas to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $388 and $590 in December.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $376 on Frontier (Dec 6-Dec 9).

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Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Salinas to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on August 31, 2025.

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

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Salinas to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $388 and $590 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $376 on Frontier (Dec 6-Dec 9).