Flights to Salinas
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Salinas is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), 80 km (50 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Monterey Regional Airport (MRY, 20 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineta San Jose International Airport | SJC | 80 km (50 mi) | 11,000 ft | 62 ft |
| Monterey Regional Airport (regional) | MRY | 20 km (12 mi) | 7,175 ft | 257 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,000 ft, SJC can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 62 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Salinas
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas to Los Angeles | United States | 425 km (264 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Salinas to Tijuana | Mexico | 630 km (391 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Salinas to Phoenix | United States | 943 km (586 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Salinas to San Diego | United States | 602 km (374 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Salinas to Mexicali | Mexico | 724 km (450 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Salinas to Hermosillo | Mexico | 1,305 km (811 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Salinas to Seattle | United States | 1,216 km (756 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Salinas to Denver | United States | 1,493 km (928 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Salinas to El Paso | United States | 1,496 km (930 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Salinas to Vancouver | Canada | 1,403 km (872 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Salinas to Portland | United States | 987 km (613 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Salinas to Las Vegas | United States | 586 km (364 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Salinas to Surrey | Canada | 1,385 km (861 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Salinas to Albuquerque | United States | 1,362 km (846 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Salinas to Tucson | United States | 1,101 km (684 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Salinas to Fresno | United States | 168 km (104 mi) | about 58 min |
| Salinas to Sacramento | United States | 212 km (132 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Salinas to Long Beach | United States | 451 km (281 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Salinas to Mesa | United States | 965 km (600 mi) | about 1 h 59 min |
| Salinas to Colorado Springs | United States | 1,497 km (930 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Salinas to Ensenada | Mexico | 708 km (440 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Salinas to Bakersfield | United States | 278 km (173 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Salinas to Shanghai | China | 10,011 km (6,221 mi) | about 13 h 35 min |
| Salinas to Chongqing | China | 11,097 km (6,895 mi) | about 14 h 59 min |
| Salinas to Chengdu | China | 11,141 km (6,923 mi) | about 15 h 2 min |
| Salinas to Beijing | China | 9,640 km (5,990 mi) | about 13 h 7 min |
| Salinas to Guangzhou | China | 11,223 km (6,973 mi) | about 15 h 8 min |
| Salinas to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,872 km (6,756 mi) | about 14 h 41 min |
| Salinas to Tianjin | China | 9,656 km (6,000 mi) | about 13 h 8 min |
| Salinas to Wuhan | China | 10,537 km (6,547 mi) | about 14 h 16 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Salinas?
Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the closest large airport at 80 km (50 mi). The others, MRY, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is SJC from Salinas city centre?
80 km (50 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Salinas on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.