San Diego to Salinas flights
Salinas lies 602 km (374 mi) north-west of San Diego, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 31 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| San Diego | Salinas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.4 million | 157,380 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | SAN, 3 km out | SJC, 80 km out |
| Postal codes | 92101–92199 | 93901–93915 |
Airports at each end
Leaving San Diego
San Diego is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is San Diego International Airport (SAN), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,401 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ, 27 km), McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD, 47 km).
Arriving in Salinas
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 |
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Common questions
How far is Salinas from San Diego?
602 km (374 mi) in a straight line, north-west of San Diego.
How long does it take to get from San Diego to Salinas by air?
About 1 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Diego and Salinas?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Which airports are used for San Diego to Salinas flights?
Typically San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC); Salinas also has MRY.
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.