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$100+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to Sacramento (SMF)

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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SMF
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Sacramento

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to Sacramento flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$162
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$100
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$258
From Salinas to Sacramento Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 32% potential increase in price ($134 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/276:00 amSFO - SMF
1 stop16h 43mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/310:34 amSMF - SFO
1 stop21h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$162
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/276:47 pmSFO - SMF
Nonstop0h 51mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/32:30 pmSMF - SFO
Nonstop1h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 5/226:00 amSFO - SMF
1 stop5h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 5/255:00 pmSMF - SFO
1 stop5h 11mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$281
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/236:05 amSFO - SMF
1 stop13h 21mDelta
Sat 10/256:30 amSMF - SFO
1 stop16h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/28$323
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/247:48 pmSFO - SMF
1 stop20h 08mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/274:55 pmSMF - SFO
1 stop16h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$443
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/284:05 pmSFO - SMF
3 stops26h 37mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/410:41 amSMF - SFO
3 stops21h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$447

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas to Sacramento 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Sacramento that are best for you.

Fly from

Salinas

Fly to

Sacramento

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

6:00 am-10:43 pm

1 stop16h 43m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/3

10:34 am-7:59 am

1 stop21h 25m

$162

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

6:47 pm-7:38 pm

Nonstop0h 51m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/3

2:30 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$239

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Thu 5/22

6:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop5h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/25

5:00 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$281

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Thu 10/23

6:05 am-7:26 pm

1 stop13h 21m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/25

6:30 am-10:30 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$323

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Fri 10/24

7:48 pm-3:56 pm

1 stop20h 08m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/27

4:55 pm-9:01 am

1 stop16h 06m

$443

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Wed 5/28

4:05 pm-6:42 pm

3 stops26h 37m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/4

10:41 am-8:08 am

3 stops21h 27m

$447

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

7:24 am-2:48 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$100

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

1:30 pm-2:26 pm

Nonstop0h 56m

$134

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Sat 6/21

9:10 am-6:01 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$137

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Sat 5/17

6:09 pm-1:44 pm

2 stops19h 35m

$246

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Deals found on 4/29

Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Sacramento

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Salinas to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $420). 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 SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Salinas to Sacramento as you normally would.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Salinas to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines from Salinas to Sacramento to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,409 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly into Sacramento Intl (SMF) if they book a flight to Sacramento from Salinas. On average, Sacramento Intl has 6 inbound flights from Salinas per day from 1 airline. Sacramento Intl is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Sacramento’s city center.

  • How popular is this Salinas to Sacramento flight route?

    This flight path from Salinas to Sacramento Intl was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $100. United Airlines flights start at $134 while deals on American Airlines start at $137 one-way.

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

    Consider Lufthansa (89%), Copa Airlines (88%) or United Airlines (86%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Salinas to Sacramento.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salinas to Sacramento?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Salinas to Sacramento? While on average our users pay $268, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $218. The most popular route (San Francisco - Sacramento Intl), is priced around $239.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salinas to Sacramento 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 Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Salinas to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $420). 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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Top airline flying from Salinas to Sacramento

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Salinas to Sacramento. 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$159Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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