Salinas

$104+ 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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAT — SFO
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Fresno Airterminal to Salinas are usually found in December or June, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Fresno to Salinas

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Fresno to Salinas flight deals. Data was last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$179
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$104
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$324
From Fresno Airterminal to Salinas
One-way flight from Fresno Airterminal to Salinas
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($4 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 3, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 7/292:17 pmFAT - SFO
Nonstop1h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/55:25 pmSFO - FAT
Nonstop1h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$179
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/66:00 amFAT - SFO
1 stop17h 50mAlaska Airlines
Wed 8/136:00 amSFO - FAT
1 stop3h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/2$207
This Trip.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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/163:07 pmFAT - SFO
1 stop6h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 8/237:10 amSFO - FAT
1 stop8h 02mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/2$211

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Fresno to Salinas that are best for you.

Fly from

Fresno

Fly to

Salinas

Route

Depart

Return

Price

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 7/29

2:17 pm-3:18 pm

Nonstop1h 01m

San Francisco

Tue 8/5

5:25 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$179

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 8/6

6:00 am-11:50 pm

1 stop17h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 8/13

6:00 am-9:46 am

1 stop3h 46m

$207

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 8/16

3:07 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop6h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

7:10 am-3:12 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$211

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 9/6

3:49 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$104

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 9/6

9:52 am-9:32 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$117

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 7/26

2:17 pm-3:18 pm

Nonstop1h 01m

$204

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 7/11

8:22 am-10:53 pm

2 stops14h 31m

$343

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Deals found on 7/2

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Fresno to Salinas?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Fresno to Salinas. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Fresno to Salinas may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 53 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 $276). Flying from Fresno to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 July 3, 2025.

When flying from Fresno to Salinas, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Fresno to Salinas flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons 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 July 3, 2025.

The most flights from FAT to S9N are scheduled on a Monday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

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 July 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and 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.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

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

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  • 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 15 outbound flights to Salinas per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have 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?

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Hawaiian Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $104. Alaska Airlines flights start at $117 while deals on United Airlines start at $204 one-way.

  • 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: Emirates (89%), Copa Airlines (89%), SkyWest Airlines( 86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Fresno to Salinas?

    While on average a flight from Fresno to Salinas is generally $2,131, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $127. 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 $276). Flying from Fresno to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 2 airlines flying from Fresno to Salinas

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$162Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$225Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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