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$87+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to Fresno (FAT)

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 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — FAT
Apr 4 — Apr 111
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Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Fresno

Cheapest flights from Salinas to Fresno
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Fresno. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 5, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/176:40 pm
SFO
-
FAT
Nonstop1h 24m
United Airlines
Mon 4/206:20 pm
FAT
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/1$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/186:40 pm
SFO
-
FAT
Nonstop1h 24m
United Airlines
Sun 4/196:20 pm
FAT
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/3$199
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/316:35 am
SFO
-
FAT
1 stop12h 28m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/73:03 pm
FAT
-
SFO
1 stop7h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/28$203
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/197:10 pm
SFO
-
FAT
Nonstop1h 10m
United Airlines
Sat 3/2110:45 am
FAT
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/2$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/218:20 am
SFO
-
FAT
Nonstop1h 19m
United Airlines
Mon 5/256:30 am
FAT
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/2$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/110:14 pm
SFO
-
FAT
1 stop16h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/411:07 am
FAT
-
SFO
2 stops9h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/28$220
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2110:45 am
SFO
-
FAT
1 stop8h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/2812:15 pm
FAT
-
SFO
1 stop10h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/4$223
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/127:10 pm
SFO
-
FAT
Nonstop1h 10m
United Airlines
Mon 3/167:26 am
FAT
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/28$224
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/316:35 am
SFO
-
FAT
1 stop4h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/67:06 pm
FAT
-
SFO
1 stop14h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/28$228
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/2010:45 pm
SFO
-
FAT
Nonstop1h 11m
United Airlines
Tue 3/247:26 am
FAT
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/4$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/2710:52 pm
SFO
-
FAT
1 stop11h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/411:07 am
FAT
-
SFO
2 stops9h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/28$231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/110:14 pm
SFO
-
FAT
1 stop16h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/81:07 pm
FAT
-
SFO
1 stop18h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/28$235

Find flight deals from Salinas to Fresno

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to Fresno flight deals. Data was last updated March 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$179
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$87
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$349
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Fresno Airterminal flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Fresno Airterminal flights.
From Salinas to Fresno Airterminal
One-way flight from Salinas to Fresno Airterminal
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($78 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoFresno

SFO - FAT

SFOFAT

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

6:40 pm-8:04 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 4/19

7:18 am-8:25 am

Nonstop1h 07m

$199

San FranciscoFresno

SFO - FAT

SFOFAT

San Francisco

Sat 3/28

7:10 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 4/4

2:04 pm-3:15 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$239

San FranciscoFresno

SFO - FAT

SFOFAT

San Francisco

Sat 4/25

4:50 pm-6:19 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 4/27

6:20 pm-7:31 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$239

San FranciscoFresno

SFO - FAT

SFOFAT

San Francisco

Sat 3/21

10:45 pm-11:56 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 3/29

7:18 am-8:25 am

Nonstop1h 07m

$258

San FranciscoFresno

SFO - FAT

SFOFAT

San Francisco

Thu 5/21

8:43 am-2:38 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 5/25

6:20 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$276

San FranciscoFresno

SFO - FAT

SFOFAT

San Francisco

Thu 3/19

7:10 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 3/21

6:15 am-9:38 am

1 stop3h 23m

$314

San FranciscoFresno

SFO - FAT

SFOFAT

San Francisco

Wed 6/3

10:19 am-8:09 pm

1 stop9h 50m

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 6/6

6:30 am-7:34 am

Nonstop1h 04m

$331

San FranciscoFresno

SFO - FAT

SFOFAT

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

3:55 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops6h 40m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 4/28

4:25 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops6h 50m

$337

San FranciscoFresno

SFO - FAT

SFOFAT

San Francisco

Wed 6/3

7:20 am-11:30 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 6/6

3:41 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$343

San FranciscoFresno

SFO - FAT

SFOFAT

San Francisco

Wed 4/1

6:35 am-11:08 am

1 stop4h 33m

$112

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Fresno

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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Salinas to Fresno

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Salinas to Fresno?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Fresno (average of $135). Flying from Salinas to Fresno in December is currently the most expensive (average of $208). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas to Fresno. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 5, 2026.

When flying from Salinas to Fresno, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Fresno

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Fresno. 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 Fresno. Reviews last updated March 5, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines from Salinas to Fresno. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Salinas to Fresno. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Fresno from Salinas?

    For a flight from Salinas to Fresno, you will be flying into Airterminal. Fresno Airterminal (FAT) is just 4.8 mi from the center of the city. Airterminal is the only Fresno airport and it handles 6 inbound flights from Salinas per day. 1 airline has flights to Fresno Airterminal from Salinas on a regular basis.

  • How popular is this Salinas to Fresno flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Salinas to Fresno?

    United Airlines can get you from Salinas to Fresno in just under 1h 24m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Salinas and Fresno are separated by a distance of 157 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Salinas to Fresno on time: Avianca (75%), Air New Zealand (65%), SkyWest Airlines (62%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salinas to Fresno?

    On average you can expect to pay $394 for a flight from Salinas to Fresno. The cheapest flight overall is $193 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Fresno Airterminal) is currently priced at $199.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salinas to Fresno by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Salinas to Fresno?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Fresno (average of $135). Flying from Salinas to Fresno in December is currently the most expensive (average of $208). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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