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$102+ Cheap flights from Fresno (FAT) to Salinas, CA, CA

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 3/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAT — SFO
Feb 13 — Feb 201
Fri 2/13
Fri 2/20
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$163
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$106
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$349
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Cheapest flights from Fresno to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Fresno to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 14, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 2/266:35 pm
FAT
-
SFO
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/510:48 am
SFO
-
FAT
1 stop23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$163
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 2/102:22 pm
FAT
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 13m
United Airlines
Sat 2/1410:45 pm
SFO
-
FAT
Nonstop1h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/12$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Tue 1/272:22 pm
FAT
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 13m
United Airlines
Wed 2/48:45 pm
SFO
-
FAT
Nonstop1h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/13$194
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 2/116:02 am
FAT
-
SFO
1 stop17h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 2/186:40 am
SFO
-
FAT
1 stop15h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/12$203
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 1/232:22 pm
FAT
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 13m
United Airlines
Tue 3/177:10 pm
SFO
-
FAT
Nonstop1h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/12$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 2/92:22 pm
FAT
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 13m
United Airlines
Mon 2/1610:45 pm
SFO
-
FAT
Nonstop1h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/12$212
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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 2/257:06 pm
FAT
-
SFO
1 stop4h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 2/268:11 am
SFO
-
FAT
1 stop14h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/11$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 2/233:05 pm
FAT
-
SFO
1 stop27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/2510:14 pm
SFO
-
FAT
1 stop16h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$222
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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 1/227:30 am
FAT
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 13m
United Airlines
Sun 1/258:45 pm
SFO
-
FAT
Nonstop1h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/11$224
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Sat 7/112:25 pm
FAT
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 04m
United Airlines
Sun 7/268:45 pm
SFO
-
FAT
Nonstop1h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/13$226

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Fresno to Salinas 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 January 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Fresno to Salinas that are best for you.

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FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 2/23

1:21 pm-2:30 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

San Francisco

Wed 3/25

7:10 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$179

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 3/6

7:26 am-8:35 am

Nonstop1h 09m

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

7:10 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$179

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 2/21

1:21 pm-2:30 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

7:00 pm-8:11 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$179

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 4/4

2:04 pm-3:15 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

San Francisco

Tue 4/7

4:50 pm-6:19 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$179

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 3/11

10:45 am-11:54 am

Nonstop1h 09m

San Francisco

Sun 3/15

7:10 pm-8:20 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$179

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 2/11

2:22 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

San Francisco

Thu 2/19

7:00 pm-8:11 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$179

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 1/27

2:22 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

8:45 pm-9:51 pm

Nonstop1h 06m

$194

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 1/30

2:22 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

8:28 am-9:46 am

Nonstop1h 18m

$194

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 1/27

2:22 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

8:45 pm-9:51 pm

Nonstop1h 06m

$209

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 1/17

10:54 am-12:09 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 2/5

12:28 pm-1:41 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

$209

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Best time to book a flight from Fresno to Salinas

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fresno to Salinas (average of $169). Flying from Fresno to Salinas in August is currently the most expensive (average of $216). 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 FAT to S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from Fresno to Salinas. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 14, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Fresno to Salinas in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Fresno to Salinas. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Fresno to Salinas

Explore weekly flight availability from Fresno to Salinas. 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 January 14, 2026.

The most flights from FAT to S9N are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Salinas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Salinas. 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 Salinas. Reviews last updated January 14, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines from Fresno to Salinas. 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
9,156 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,156 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,156 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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 Fresno to Salinas. 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 from for flights from Fresno to Salinas?

    Fresno Airterminal (FAT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Fresno to Salinas. You should not have trouble finding flights to Salinas from Airterminal; the airport handles an average of 13 outbound flights to Salinas per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights from the Fresno airport to Salinas. It is only a 4.8 mi journey to Airterminal (FAT) from Fresno’s city center.

  • How popular is this Fresno to Salinas flight route?

    The Fresno Airterminal to Salinas flight path was viewed by 21 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Fresno to Salinas?

    United Airlines can get you from Fresno to Salinas in just under 1h 09m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance from Fresno to Salinas is about 157 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Before booking your flight to Salinas from Fresno, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air New Zealand (68%), SkyWest Airlines (65%), Air Canada( 65%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Fresno to Salinas?

    While on average a flight from Fresno to Salinas is generally $1,033, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $106. When looking at the most popular route, (Fresno Airterminal - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $179 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fresno to Salinas (average of $169). Flying from Fresno to Salinas in August is currently the most expensive (average of $216). 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 Fresno to Salinas

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Fresno to Salinas. 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 January 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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