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$73+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to Reno (RNO)

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — RNO
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Thu 8/6
Thu 8/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Reno
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Reno. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 7, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Tue 8/2510:35 pm
SFO
-
RNO
Nonstop1h 15m
United Airlines
Thu 8/277:55 am
RNO
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/2$163
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Mon 10/1910:35 am
SFO
-
RNO
Nonstop1h 11m
United Airlines
Thu 10/221:59 pm
RNO
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/2$181
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/124:31 pm
SFO
-
RNO
1 stop5h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/1911:40 am
RNO
-
SFO
1 stop5h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/3$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1211:20 am
SFO
-
RNO
1 stop8h 42m
Frontier
Wed 8/1911:51 am
RNO
-
SFO
1 stop8h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 7/1$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/166:30 am
SFO
-
RNO
1 stop13h 22m
Frontier
Tue 9/228:47 pm
RNO
-
SFO
1 stop13h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 7/2$204
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/411:20 am
SFO
-
RNO
1 stop8h 42m
Frontier
Tue 8/111:25 pm
RNO
-
SFO
1 stop7h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 7/5$210
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Tue 8/256:45 pm
SFO
-
RNO
Nonstop1h 11m
United Airlines
Wed 8/268:00 am
RNO
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/2$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/243:38 pm
SFO
-
RNO
1 stop19h 18m
Frontier
Wed 8/2611:51 am
RNO
-
SFO
1 stop8h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 7/2$216
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/610:45 pm
SFO
-
RNO
Nonstop1h 13m
United Airlines
Mon 8/106:55 pm
RNO
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/2$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/188:56 pm
SFO
-
RNO
1 stop14h 00m
Frontier
Sat 8/2211:51 am
RNO
-
SFO
1 stop8h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 7/2$222
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/253:25 pm
SFO
-
RNO
1 stop5h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/2711:51 am
RNO
-
SFO
1 stop4h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$230

Find flight deals from Salinas to Reno

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to Reno flight deals. Data was last updated July 7, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$163
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$73
(United Airlines)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

September

Average price

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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas to Reno 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 July 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Reno that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoReno

SFO - RNO

SFORNO

San Francisco

Thu 8/27

8:15 am-9:29 am

Nonstop1h 14m

Reno

Sun 8/30

6:00 am-7:17 am

Nonstop1h 17m

$239
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoReno

SFO - RNO

SFORNO

San Francisco

Thu 8/6

10:45 pm-11:58 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

Reno

Sun 8/9

8:00 am-9:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$324

San FranciscoReno

SFO - RNO

SFORNO

San Francisco

Wed 8/26

7:08 am-11:36 am

1 stop4h 28m

Reno

Wed 8/26

2:30 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$350

San FranciscoReno

SFO - RNO

SFORNO

San Francisco

Tue 9/8

1:56 pm-5:42 pm

1 stop3h 46m

Reno

Tue 9/15

6:39 pm-7:56 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$358

San FranciscoReno

SFO - RNO

SFORNO

San Francisco

Mon 8/3

9:10 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

Reno

Fri 8/7

6:35 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$368

San FranciscoReno

SFO - RNO

SFORNO

San Francisco

Mon 7/27

6:45 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop3h 53m

Reno

Fri 7/31

6:55 pm-8:13 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

$368

San FranciscoReno

SFO - RNO

SFORNO

San Francisco

Sun 9/13

6:45 pm-7:56 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Reno

Thu 9/17

6:39 pm-7:56 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$369

San FranciscoReno

SFO - RNO

SFORNO

San Francisco

Sat 9/12

4:30 pm-5:41 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Reno

Sun 9/13

6:00 am-7:17 am

Nonstop1h 17m

$369

San FranciscoReno

SFO - RNO

SFORNO

San Francisco

Sat 7/25

9:10 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

Reno

Sun 7/26

8:00 am-9:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$369

San FranciscoReno

SFO - RNO

SFORNO

San Francisco

Thu 7/30

4:45 pm-5:59 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Reno

Sun 8/2

8:00 am-9:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$371

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Reno

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Salinas to Reno

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

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas to Reno. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 7, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Salinas to Reno in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 48% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Salinas to Reno

Explore weekly flight availability from Salinas to Reno. 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 July 7, 2026.

The most flights from S9N to RNO are scheduled on a Thursday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Salinas to Reno?

What is the cheapest day to fly from Salinas to Reno?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Salinas to Reno. Price data was last updated on March 12, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salinas to Reno flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Reno

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Reno. 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 Reno. Reviews last updated July 7, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines from Salinas to Reno. 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,938 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,938 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,938 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Salinas to Reno. 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 Reno from Salinas?

    Reno (RNO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Salinas to Reno. You should not have trouble finding flights to Reno from Salinas; the airport handles an average of 17 inbound flights from Salinas per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Reno airport from Salinas. It is only a 2.7 mi journey from Reno (RNO) to Reno’s city center.

  • How popular is this Salinas to Reno flight route?

    Flights from Salinas to Reno have been viewed 17 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Salinas to Reno?

    United Airlines and Alaska Airlines can get you from Salinas to Reno in just under 1h 14m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 14m. Salinas and Reno are separated by a distance of 192 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Salinas to Reno one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $67. Users have also found prices from $124 and $129 on United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

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

    Consider SWISS (88%), Asiana Airlines (70%) or United Airlines (66%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Salinas to Reno.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salinas to Reno?

    While on average a flight from Salinas to Reno is generally $413, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $163. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Reno), you can expect to pay $260 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salinas to Reno 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Salinas to Reno

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Salinas to Reno. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$116Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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