Cheap flights from Sydney to Salinas, California from $698

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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SFO
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Salinas are usually found in August or November, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 June 2026.

Tue 14/706:15
SYD
-
SFO
2 stops28h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/710:15
SFO
-
SYD
2 stops42h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,064
Tue 6/1006:05
SYD
-
SFO
2 stops33h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 13/1013:22
SFO
-
SYD
2 stops29h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6$1,073
Sat 12/913:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sat 19/923:10
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop30h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 16/6$1,083
Wed 14/1014:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sat 31/1022:50
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop29h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 15/6$1,085
Fri 19/613:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Sat 20/622:35
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop30h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 14/6$1,088
Tue 25/813:15
SYD
-
SFO
2 stops22h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/915:51
SFO
-
SYD
2 stops26h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6$1,090
Fri 2/1013:15
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Fri 9/1023:25
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 13/6$1,101
Thu 24/913:15
SYD
-
SFO
2 stops25h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/1009:18
SFO
-
SYD
2 stops33h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,102
Fri 21/813:15
SYD
-
SFO
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/1019:30
SFO
-
SYD
2 stops23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,111

Find flight deals from Sydney to Salinas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sydney to Salinas flight deals. Data was last updated 16 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,064

One-way from

$698

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,673
14/7-21/7
  • 14/7-21/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 27m total
  • Sydney to Salinas
5/9
  • 5/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 00m total
  • Sydney to Salinas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($174 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($45 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 28/8

20:45-08:40

2 stops28h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

08:20-18:50

1 stop17h 30m

$1,395

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/7

20:45-08:39

2 stops28h 54m

San Francisco

Thu 6/8

21:43-18:50

2 stops28h 07m

$1,406

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/7

09:30-23:02

1 stop30h 32m

San Francisco

Wed 5/8

23:00-06:55

Nonstop14h 55m

$1,775

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 22/10

10:30-20:28

1 stop27h 58m

San Francisco

Mon 26/10

23:55-09:15

Nonstop15h 20m

$1,785

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/7

09:30-07:35

1 stop39h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 6/8

23:00-06:55

Nonstop14h 55m

$1,825

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/11

11:20-20:20

1 stop28h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 9/11

22:55-09:15

Nonstop15h 20m

$1,833

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/8

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 13/8

07:00-07:00

1 stop31h 00m

$1,834

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 12/9

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 19/9

21:25-07:00

1 stop40h 35m

$1,842

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/7

09:30-23:02

1 stop30h 32m

San Francisco

Fri 24/7

23:00-06:55

Nonstop14h 55m

$1,874

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/7

09:30-20:10

1 stop27h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 1/8

23:00-06:55

Nonstop14h 55m

$1,902

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Salinas

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

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Salinas. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 June 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sydney to Salinas is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Salinas

Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney to Salinas. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 16 June 2026.

The most flights from SYD to S9N are scheduled on a Tuesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Salinas?

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Salinas?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Salinas. Price data was last updated on 13 June 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Salinas flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 16 June 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Sydney to Salinas by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Salinas?

    For a flight from Sydney to Salinas, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 7.5 km from the centre of the city. Kingsford Smith is the only Sydney airport and it handles 7 outbound flights to Salinas per day. 13 airlines have flights to Salinas from Sydney Kingsford Smith on a regular basis.

  • How popular is this Sydney to Salinas flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Salinas?

    United Airlines can get you from Sydney to Salinas in just under 30h 32m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Sydney and Salinas are separated by a distance of 11941 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Salinas one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Fiji Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $468. Users have also found prices from $528 and $619 on Hawaiian Airlines and Air Canada, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Salinas?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to Salinas are American Airlines (85%), Alaska Airlines (85%) and Qantas Airways (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Salinas?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Sydney to Salinas? While on average our users pay $2,279, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $836. The most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Francisco), is priced around $1,037.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Salinas flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Salinas?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Salinas.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Salinas 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 10 airlines flying from Sydney to Salinas

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Salinas. 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 16 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$87Average$148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$188Average$1,373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$732Average$1,381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$878Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$894Average$2,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air CanadaCheapest$914Average$1,185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,029Average$1,690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,042Average$1,169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,072Average$1,399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,082Average$1,346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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