Fresno

$104+ 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 8/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — FAT
Jul 19 — Jul 261
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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 June 19, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 10/2710:35 am
SFO
-
FAT
1 stop9h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 10/2811:23 am
FAT
-
SFO
1 stop6h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/15$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 7/159:00 pm
SFO
-
FAT
1 stop20h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/2210:37 am
FAT
-
SFO
1 stop9h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Tue 7/149:00 pm
SFO
-
FAT
1 stop12h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/212:07 pm
FAT
-
SFO
2 stops30h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Wed 8/1910:43 pm
SFO
-
FAT
Nonstop1h 16m
United Airlines
Wed 8/262:10 pm
FAT
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/17$239
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Mon 7/136:00 am
SFO
-
FAT
1 stop17h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 7/204:22 pm
FAT
-
SFO
1 stop6h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/15$241
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Thu 7/167:55 am
SFO
-
FAT
1 stop15h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 7/236:00 am
FAT
-
SFO
1 stop17h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/18$242
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 7/143:52 pm
SFO
-
FAT
2 stops18h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 7/2110:42 am
FAT
-
SFO
1 stop12h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/17$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 10/96:22 am
SFO
-
FAT
1 stop7h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/129:47 am
FAT
-
SFO
1 stop14h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15$261
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 10/96:22 am
SFO
-
FAT
1 stop7h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/135:07 pm
FAT
-
SFO
1 stop6h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15$268

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 June 19, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$207
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$104
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$513
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From Salinas to Fresno Airterminal
One-way flight from Salinas to Fresno Airterminal
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($134 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 10% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas to Fresno that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Fresno that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoFresno

SFO - FAT

SFOFAT

San Francisco

Mon 9/7

5:16 pm-10:29 am

1 stop17h 13m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 9/8

4:23 pm-5:22 pm

1 stop24h 59m

$207

San FranciscoFresno

SFO - FAT

SFOFAT

San Francisco

Thu 7/16

7:55 am-11:22 pm

1 stop15h 27m

Fresno Airterminal

Thu 7/23

6:00 am-11:08 pm

1 stop17h 08m

$242

San FranciscoFresno

SFO - FAT

SFOFAT

San Francisco

Thu 8/27

8:25 am-3:46 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 9/6

11:11 am-5:22 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$295

San FranciscoFresno

SFO - FAT

SFOFAT

San Francisco

Fri 7/24

6:10 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 7/25

9:45 am-2:45 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$347

San FranciscoFresno

SFO - FAT

SFOFAT

San Francisco

Sat 8/15

5:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 30m

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 8/15

2:45 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$347
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoFresno

SFO - FAT

SFOFAT

San Francisco

Sat 6/27

8:20 am-9:39 am

Nonstop1h 19m

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 6/28

6:30 am-7:34 am

Nonstop1h 04m

$357

San FranciscoFresno

SFO - FAT

SFOFAT

San Francisco

Thu 8/27

4:00 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops7h 00m

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 9/6

6:10 am-12:35 pm

2 stops6h 25m

$367

San FranciscoFresno

SFO - FAT

SFOFAT

San Francisco

Tue 8/4

4:25 pm-7:54 pm

1 stop3h 29m

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 8/5

6:40 pm-7:44 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

$372

San FranciscoFresno

SFO - FAT

SFOFAT

San Francisco

Thu 7/16

1:55 pm-7:54 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Fresno Airterminal

Thu 7/23

6:40 pm-7:44 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

$399

San FranciscoFresno

SFO - FAT

SFOFAT

San Francisco

Thu 8/27

8:10 am-9:28 am

Nonstop1h 18m

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 9/6

2:10 pm-7:09 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$399

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Deals found on 6/16

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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 June 19, 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.

Weekly flight availability from Salinas to Fresno

Explore weekly flight availability from Salinas to Fresno. 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 June 19, 2026.

The most flights from S9N to FAT are scheduled on a Wednesday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

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 June 19, 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.

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 16 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?

    Alaska Airlines and Southwest can get you from Salinas to Fresno in just under 5h. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 13m. Salinas and Fresno are separated by a distance of 157 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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: SkyWest Airlines (71%), United Airlines (71%), Air New Zealand (70%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salinas to Fresno?

    On average you can expect to pay $268 for a flight from Salinas to Fresno. The cheapest flight overall is $198 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Fresno Airterminal) is currently priced at $239.

  • 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.

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