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$72+ 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 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SMF
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$161
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$72
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$264
From Salinas to Sacramento Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($110 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($24 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 August 14, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/115:45 amSFO - SMF
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/206:30 amSMF - SFO
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$161
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/115:45 amSFO - SMF
1 stop10h 45mFrontier
Thu 9/1812:06 pmSMF - SFO
1 stop20h 09mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$166
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/1210:37 pmSFO - SMF
1 stop10h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/206:30 amSMF - SFO
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$174
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/118:30 amSFO - SMF
Nonstop0h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/182:30 pmSMF - SFO
Nonstop1h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$179
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/215:45 amSFO - SMF
1 stop11h 02mFrontier
Sun 8/242:41 pmSMF - SFO
1 stop26h 03mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$196
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/107:10 amSFO - SMF
1 stop11h 49mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/207:36 pmSMF - SFO
1 stop4h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/13$198
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Thu 9/45:45 amSFO - SMF
1 stop10h 45mFrontier
Sun 9/73:40 pmSMF - SFO
1 stop16h 26mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$221
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 10/1510:26 amSFO - SMF
1 stop23h 55mAlaska Airlines
Fri 10/177:32 pmSMF - SFO
1 stop18h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/13$229

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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 August 14, 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

Thu 9/11

5:45 am-4:30 pm

1 stop10h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/20

6:30 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$161

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

5:45 am-4:30 pm

1 stop10h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/18

12:06 pm-8:15 am

1 stop20h 09m

$166

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Fri 9/12

10:37 pm-8:38 am

1 stop10h 01m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/20

6:30 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$174

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

8:30 am-9:25 am

Nonstop0h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/18

2:30 pm-3:36 pm

Nonstop1h 06m

$179

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

7:10 am-6:59 pm

1 stop11h 49m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/20

7:36 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop4h 04m

$198

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

5:45 am-4:30 pm

1 stop10h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/7

3:40 pm-8:06 am

1 stop16h 26m

$221

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

10:26 am-10:21 am

1 stop23h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 10/17

7:32 pm-2:01 pm

1 stop18h 29m

$229

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

8:30 am-9:25 am

Nonstop0h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/7

6:10 am-7:13 am

Nonstop1h 03m

$237

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

8:00 am-8:38 am

1 stop24h 38m

$72

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

8:00 am-8:38 am

1 stop24h 38m

$72

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from Salinas with our price prediction graph.
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 $398). 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 August 14, 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 Thursday 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.

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 August 14, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Salinas to Sacramento have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

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 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 13 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 most reliable airlines from Salinas to Sacramento?

    Consider Avianca (90%), Emirates (90%) or SkyWest Airlines (82%) 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 $229, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $179. The most popular route (San Francisco - Sacramento Intl), is priced around $160.

  • 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 $398). 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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