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$82+ 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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAT — SFO
Jul 18 — Jul 251
Sat 7/18
Sat 7/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Fresno Airterminal to Salinas are usually found in April or February, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Fresno to Salinas
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This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Wed 8/54:22 pm
FAT
-
SFO
1 stop6h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 8/117:55 am
SFO
-
FAT
1 stop26h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/17$196
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 7/203:31 pm
FAT
-
SFO
1 stop23h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/114:30 pm
SFO
-
FAT
1 stop17h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/212:07 pm
FAT
-
SFO
1 stop5h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/294:30 pm
SFO
-
FAT
1 stop25h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14$206
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 10/2711:23 am
FAT
-
SFO
1 stop10h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 10/284:40 pm
SFO
-
FAT
1 stop22h 07m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/15$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/142:07 pm
FAT
-
SFO
1 stop5h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/219:00 pm
SFO
-
FAT
1 stop12h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 7/72:07 pm
FAT
-
SFO
1 stop20h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/149:00 pm
SFO
-
FAT
1 stop12h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 7/203:31 pm
FAT
-
SFO
2 stops29h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/1210:07 pm
SFO
-
FAT
1 stop16h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/18$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/2210:37 am
FAT
-
SFO
1 stop4h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/294:30 pm
SFO
-
FAT
1 stop25h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 7/273:31 pm
FAT
-
SFO
1 stop18h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/299:00 pm
SFO
-
FAT
1 stop17h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/18$218

Find flight deals from Fresno to Salinas

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Round-trip from

$196
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One-way from

$82
(Trip.com)

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April

Average price

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

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 7/10

6:31 pm-7:52 pm

1 stop25h 21m

San Francisco

Tue 7/14

4:30 pm-9:47 am

1 stop17h 17m

$235
Quickest round-trip

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 7/11

6:40 pm-7:43 pm

Nonstop1h 03m

San Francisco

Sun 7/12

8:55 pm-10:13 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

$239

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 8/29

10:06 am-11:25 am

Nonstop1h 19m

San Francisco

Sat 9/12

6:43 pm-7:59 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$239

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 7/24

6:40 pm-7:44 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

San Francisco

Sun 7/26

8:55 pm-10:13 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

$239

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Thu 7/16

6:40 pm-7:44 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

San Francisco

Thu 7/23

8:20 am-9:39 am

Nonstop1h 19m

$239

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Thu 7/2

6:40 pm-7:44 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

San Francisco

Sun 7/5

8:55 pm-10:13 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

$269

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 7/14

6:40 pm-7:44 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

San Francisco

Tue 7/21

8:55 pm-10:13 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

$275

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 7/7

2:31 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

San Francisco

Tue 7/14

8:20 am-9:39 am

Nonstop1h 19m

$275

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 7/15

6:40 pm-7:44 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

San Francisco

Wed 7/22

8:20 am-9:39 am

Nonstop1h 19m

$280

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 7/25

4:22 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop6h 46m

San Francisco

Tue 7/28

7:55 am-7:21 pm

1 stop11h 26m

$296

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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 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 June 18, 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 morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 June 18, 2026.

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

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

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 June 13, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Fresno to Salinas flight should consider departing on Sunday 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.

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 June 18, 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
9,859 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

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
9,859 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,859 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

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 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 14 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 50 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 03m. 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: SkyWest Airlines (61%), United Airlines (61%), Air New Zealand( 56%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Fresno to Salinas?

    While on average a flight from Fresno to Salinas is generally $626, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $145. When looking at the most popular route, (Fresno Airterminal - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $207 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.

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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 June 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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