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$560+ Cheap flights to Salinas, California

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 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— SFO
13 Sep — 20 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Salinas in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Salinas. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 14 August 2026.

Tue 15/910:20 -
Nonstop13h 30m
Tue 15/922:50 -
1 stop39h 10m
Deal found 13/8$1,034
Wed 9/913:15 -
3 stops35h 59m
Wed 16/909:00 -
2 stops44h 25m
Deal found 11/8$1,043
Wed 9/913:15 -
3 stops35h 59m
Wed 23/909:00 -
2 stops44h 25m
Deal found 13/8$1,069
Wed 2/906:05 -
2 stops31h 41m
Wed 9/909:00 -
2 stops33h 50m
Deal found 13/8$1,080
Sun 30/809:30 -
1 stop27h 47m
Sun 30/823:00 -
Nonstop14h 55m
Deal found 10/8$1,081
Sat 24/1010:30 -
1 stop39h 00m
Sun 25/1023:55 -
Nonstop15h 25m
Deal found 13/8$1,088
Mon 5/1014:15 -
2 stops25h 12m
Sun 18/1008:58 -
2 stops43h 27m
Deal found 13/8$1,112
Tue 8/913:15 -
2 stops24h 31m
Mon 14/909:00 -
2 stops44h 20m
Deal found 11/8$1,121

Find flight deals to Salinas

Find the latest flights to Salinas in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 14 August 2026.

Return from

$1,034

One-way from

$560

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,277
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  • 15/9-15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 52h 40m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco
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4/11
  • 4/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 18m total
  • Sydney to Salinas
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($97 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/11

06:00-12:35

1 stop25h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 15/11

22:05-22:05

1 stop29h 00m

$1,414

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/11

11:50-06:25

Nonstop13h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 15/11

22:50-09:05

1 stop39h 15m

$1,669

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/9

09:30-07:24

1 stop38h 54m

San Francisco

Tue 29/9

23:05-06:55

Nonstop14h 50m

$1,750

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/9

09:30-07:24

1 stop38h 54m

San Francisco

Thu 17/9

23:05-06:55

Nonstop14h 50m

$1,821

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 4/9

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

08:50-07:00

1 stop29h 10m

$1,822

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/10

10:15-23:59

2 stops31h 44m

San Francisco

Sun 18/10

17:12-07:50

2 stops20h 38m

$2,172
Fastest return journey

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 22/9

21:25-17:45

Nonstop13h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 13/10

21:30-06:25

Nonstop14h 55m

$2,430

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/8

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 11/10

23:05-07:55

Nonstop14h 50m

$2,596

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/8

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 3/9

23:00-06:55

Nonstop14h 55m

$2,666

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 28/8

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 3/9

23:00-06:55

Nonstop14h 55m

$2,763

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Salinas

How long is the flight to Salinas?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Salinas takes 13 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Salinas from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Salinas

The most flights from Sydney to Salinas are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Salinas?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Salinas are United Airlines, Qantas Airways and Fiji Airways.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $945
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $829
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $934
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $1,014

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Salinas?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Salinas are Frontier, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.

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 - 112.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Salinas when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

When is the cheapest time to fly to Salinas?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Salinas. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Salinas should consider flying on Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 14 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways to the United States by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
254 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
254 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
254 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
662 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
254 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,081 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
254 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,112 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
254 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,470 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
254 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

FAQs about flying to Salinas

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Salinas if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Salinas on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Salinas?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Frontier is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Salinas.

  • How much is a return flight to Salinas?

    A return flight to Salinas will typically cost around $347, however they can be found for as little as $125.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Salinas depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Salinas, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does San Francisco have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at San Francisco can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to San Francisco?

    Yes. San Francisco has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Grand Hyatt At Sfo is the closest property to San Francisco (1.6 km away from San Francisco).

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