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 $76. 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.

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

The most flights from S9N to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (46 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

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 - Baltimore/Washington or San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National 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 $1,554, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $238. The most popular route (San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $255.

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: ITA Airways (100%), Egyptair (95%), Asiana Airlines (92%).

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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How can I find direct flights from Salinas to Washington, D.C.?

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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 16% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 Alaska Airlines,Southwest, 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.

Alaska Airlines

7.9

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Franzi,Mar 2026

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Alaska Airlines

7.9

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13,064 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

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7.9

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1 / 20

10.0

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Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

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Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

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7.9

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Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

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2,539 reviews

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13,064 reviews

Reviews

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Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

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 $76. 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 - Baltimore/Washington or San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National 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: ITA Airways (100%), Egyptair (95%), Asiana Airlines (92%).
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 $1,554, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $238. The most popular route (San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $255.
Can I find deals for flights from Salinas to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Salinas to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Salinas to Washington, D.C.?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Salinas to Washington, D.C..
Can I find deals for business class flights from Salinas to Washington, D.C.?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salinas to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Salinas to Washington, D.C.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$128	Average$423	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Frontier	Cheapest$150	Average$359	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
American Airlines	Cheapest$174	Average$497	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
JetBlue	Cheapest$208	Average$423	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$237	Average$476	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Southwest	Cheapest$251	Average$481	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$268	Average$568	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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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 16% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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.

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

The most flights from S9N to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (46 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, 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.

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

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

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

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Salinas to Washington, D.C.?

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