Journey information
Overview: Salinas, CA to Los Angeles, CA flight
Flights from Salinas, CA to Los Angeles, CA depart on average 34 times per day, taking around 1h 11m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $47 (€38) if you book in advance.
There are 9 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:20, the last at 23:58. The fastest flight covers the 264 miles (425 km) distance in 1h 21m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 264 miles (425 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€38) |
Flights per day 34 |
Direct flights 9 |
Fastest flight 1h 21m |
Cheapest month to travel July |
First flight 00:20 |
Last flight 23:58 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Salinas, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Cheapest price
$106
Average price
$189
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
5 h 26 m
Flights per day
5
Distance
425 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Salinas, CA to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salinas, CA to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $189 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $106.
Of the 5 flights that leave Salinas, CA for Los Angeles, CA onThu, Dec 18, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 18 the direct flights cover the 425 km distance in an average of 5 h 26 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
On Thu, Dec 18 the longest flights will take 10 h 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salinas, CA to Los Angeles, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salinas, CA to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €42, and a flight costs an average of €38.
Distance: 264 miles (425 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€147 Average price | €83 Average price | €70 Average price Cheapest |
4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 33m Average total duration 9h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Salinas, CA to Los Angeles, CA flight times
The table below shows live departures for Salinas, CA to Los Angeles, CA flights for today, Wednesday, December 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA5587 · UA405 | 1:05 PM Monterey Peninsula | 6h37 | 7:42 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5587 · UA203 | 1:05 PM Monterey Peninsula | 12h33 | 1:38 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5587 · UA2028 | 1:05 PM Monterey Peninsula | 15h37 | 4:42 AM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5587 · UA2154 | 1:05 PM Monterey Peninsula | 7h50 | 8:55 PM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
UA5587 · UA2411 | 1:05 PM Monterey Peninsula | 15h51 | 4:56 AM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
UA5587 · UA430 | 1:05 PM Monterey Peninsula | 7h27 | 8:32 PM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5587 · UA1013 | 1:05 PM Monterey Peninsula | 8h00 | 9:05 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5587 · UA725 | 1:05 PM Monterey Peninsula | 9h53 | 10:58 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1234 · AA2673 | 2:05 PM Monterey Peninsula | 9h26 | 11:31 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1234 · AA2720 | 2:05 PM Monterey Peninsula | 6h04 | 8:09 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1234 · AA2908 | 2:05 PM Monterey Peninsula | 12h13 | 2:18 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4717 | 2:12 PM Monterey Peninsula | 1h28 | 3:40 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA9404 | 2:15 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1h37 | 3:52 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA5515 · UA5617 | 3:00 PM Monterey Peninsula | 4h10 | 7:10 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5515 · UA643 | 3:00 PM Monterey Peninsula | 5h17 | 8:17 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5515 · UA217 | 3:00 PM Monterey Peninsula | 10h35 | 1:35 AM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5515 · UA1896 | 3:00 PM Monterey Peninsula | 3h47 | 6:47 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5515 · UA500 | 3:00 PM Monterey Peninsula | 5h03 | 8:03 PM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
UA5515 · UA1164 | 3:00 PM Monterey Peninsula | 5h26 | 8:26 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5515 · UA765 | 3:00 PM Monterey Peninsula | 5h17 | 8:17 PM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5515 · UA5662 · UA5307 | 3:00 PM Monterey Peninsula | 8h27 | 11:27 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6461+ AA2908 | 5:53 PM Monterey Peninsula | 8h25 | 2:18 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6461+ AA2673 | 5:53 PM Monterey Peninsula | 5h38 | 11:31 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5658 | 6:25 PM Monterey Peninsula | 1h30 | 7:55 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4713 · UA2411 | 8:40 PM Monterey Peninsula | 8h16 | 4:56 AM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
UA4713 · UA742 | 8:40 PM Monterey Peninsula | 8h43 | 5:23 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4713 · UA2028 | 8:40 PM Monterey Peninsula | 8h02 | 4:42 AM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA726 · UA1368 | 8:40 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 8h21 | 5:01 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA726 · UA531 | 8:40 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 10h15 | 6:55 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA726 · UA2240 | 8:40 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 6h37 | 3:17 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA726 · UA742 | 8:40 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 8h43 | 5:23 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4713 · UA1368 | 8:40 PM Monterey Peninsula | 8h21 | 5:01 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA726 · UA2411 | 8:40 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 8h16 | 4:56 AM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
UA726 · UA2028 | 8:40 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 8h02 | 4:42 AM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4713 · UA2240 | 8:40 PM Monterey Peninsula | 6h37 | 3:17 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2908+ AA3873 | 8:45 PM Monterey Peninsula | 5h33 | 2:18 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA9436 | 10:01 PM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 1h19 | 11:20 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4729 · UA217 | 10:33 PM Monterey Peninsula | 3h02 | 1:35 AM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4729 · UA448 | 10:33 PM Monterey Peninsula | 8h16 | 6:49 AM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4729 · UA1754 | 10:33 PM Monterey Peninsula | 3h12 | 1:45 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4729 · UA589 | 10:33 PM Monterey Peninsula | 6h09 | 4:42 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4729 · UA325 | 10:33 PM Monterey Peninsula | 4h49 | 3:22 AM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
UA4729 · UA2369 | 10:33 PM Monterey Peninsula | 4h14 | 2:47 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4729 · UA2860 | 10:33 PM Monterey Peninsula | 4h47 | 3:20 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4729 · UA2866 | 10:33 PM Monterey Peninsula | 7h26 | 5:59 AM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
UA4729 · UA574 | 10:33 PM Monterey Peninsula | 2h56 | 1:29 AM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, December 18 | |||||
UA1325 · UA2666 | 12:00 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 17h38 | 5:38 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1325 · UA1093 | 12:00 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 15h40 | 3:40 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1325 · UA1638 | 12:00 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 17h36 | 5:36 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1325 · UA531 | 12:00 AM Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport | 6h55 | 6:55 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6457+ AA1168 | 12:23 AM Monterey Peninsula | 15h10 | 3:33 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5482 | 2:12 AM Monterey Peninsula | 1h32 | 3:44 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Salinas, CA to Los Angeles, CA Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salinas, CA to Los Angeles, CA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Los Angeles, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Academy Awards, annual ceremony honoring outstanding achievements in the film industry
- LA County Fair, a large fair featuring rides, food, and entertainment
- Hollywood Bowl Concerts, summer concert series held at the iconic outdoor venue
- Rose Parade, New Year's Day parade showcasing elaborate flower-covered floats.
- Memorial Day, long weekend marking the unofficial start of summer with beach activities
- Independence Day, celebrations with fireworks and barbecues
- Labor Day, a holiday that offers a chance to enjoy the last days of summer before fall
- Thanksgiving, a time for family gatherings and festive meals in pleasant weather.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
popular airports
Popular airports from Salinas, CA to Los Angeles, CA
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including duty-free and brands like Hudson News and DFS.
- Parking available at all terminals, approximately 6.6€ ($7) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available in various terminals, including Delta Sky Club and United Club.
- Located in the LAX Airport Police Division, open daily.
- Bus: 102, 111, 117, 232, 40
- Metro: Green Line (Aviation/LAX Station)
- Train: NA
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