$83+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) 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 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — SFO
Sep 10 — Sep 171
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to SalinasExplore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 11, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Salinas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 11, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/147:44 pm -
1 stop14h 38m
Mon 9/2112:07 pm -
1 stop5h 21m
Deal found 8/7![Frontier logo]()
$151
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 10/68:37 am -
1 stop5h 52m
Tue 10/207:30 pm -
1 stop22h 50m
Deal found 8/8![Frontier logo]()
$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/187:44 pm -
1 stop14h 38m
Sun 9/208:24 pm -
1 stop22h 35m
Deal found 8/6![Frontier logo]()
$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 9/287:44 pm -
1 stop14h 38m
Sat 10/177:30 pm -
1 stop22h 50m
Deal found 8/9![Frontier logo]()
$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/47:47 pm -
1 stop24h 59m
Fri 9/1112:07 pm -
1 stop5h 21m
Deal found 8/7![Frontier logo]()
$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Sat 10/107:15 pm -
1 stop13h 08m
Mon 10/127:30 pm -
1 stop22h 50m
Deal found 8/9![Frontier logo]()
$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 10/197:58 pm -
1 stop25h 20m
Fri 10/236:22 am -
1 stop6h 12m
Deal found 8/8![Frontier logo]()
$216
Best flights from Sacramento to SalinasDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Sacramento to Salinas that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 11, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sacramento to Salinas that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 11, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Sat 10/318:13 am -
1 stop8h 03m
Wed 11/410:05 am -
1 stop9h 31m
Deal found 8/10![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$236
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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.
Wed 11/182:15 pm -
Nonstop1h 14m
Sat 1/92:00 pm -
Nonstop0h 53m
Deal found 8/8![United Airlines logo]()
$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/181:45 pm -
Nonstop1h 12m
Sun 9/208:29 am -
Nonstop1h 04m
Deal found 8/6![United Airlines logo]()
$249
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 12/25:40 pm -
1 stop14h 22m
Wed 12/98:20 am -
1 stop14h 26m
Deal found 8/7![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$263
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Wed 12/21:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 11m
Wed 12/98:32 am -
Nonstop0h 53m
Deal found 8/7![United Airlines logo]()
$249
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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.
Thu 9/310:47 am -
1 stop8h 19m
Wed 9/99:13 pm -
1 stop15h 02m
Deal found 8/8![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$263
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Thu 9/36:52 am -
1 stop10h 30m
Thu 9/1010:32 am -
1 stop5h 10m
Deal found 8/6![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$263
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Thu 9/36:52 am -
1 stop7h 53m
Sun 9/65:19 pm -
1 stop6h 21m
Deal found 8/10![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$264
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 10/316:20 am -
Nonstop0h 55m
Wed 11/46:45 pm -
Nonstop0h 55m
Deal found 8/10![United Airlines logo]()
$319
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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.
Fri 10/237:00 am -
1 stop5h 41m
Fri 10/234:43 pm -
1 stop5h 46m
Deal found 8/8![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$303
Last-minute flights from Sacramento to SalinasDiscover last-minute flight deals from Sacramento to Salinas. Data last updated August 11, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sacramento to Salinas. Data last updated August 11, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/47:47 pm -
1 stop24h 59m
Fri 9/1112:07 pm -
1 stop5h 21m
Deal found 8/7![Frontier logo]()
$213
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Sat 9/55:00 pm -
1 stop4h 42m
Sat 9/1211:38 am -
1 stop6h 40m
Deal found 8/6![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$243
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 9/76:23 pm -
2 stops40h 24m
Mon 9/149:00 am -
1 stop8h 28m
Deal found 8/10![Frontier logo]()
$242
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Thu 9/108:01 pm -
1 stop12h 45m
Wed 9/1610:32 am -
1 stop13h 08m
Deal found 8/10![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/147:44 pm -
1 stop14h 38m
Mon 9/2112:07 pm -
1 stop5h 21m
Deal found 8/7![Frontier logo]()
$151
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 9/187:44 pm -
1 stop14h 38m
Sun 9/208:24 pm -
1 stop22h 35m
Deal found 8/6![Frontier logo]()
$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 9/287:44 pm -
1 stop14h 38m
Sat 10/177:30 pm -
1 stop22h 50m
Deal found 8/9![Frontier logo]()
$211
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/286:45 pm -
1 stop4h 45m
Sat 10/175:00 am -
2 stops8h 25m
Deal found 8/9![Southwest logo]()
$240
One-way flights from Sacramento to SalinasSearch for one-way flight options from Sacramento to Salinas. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 11, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Sacramento to Salinas. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 11, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 8/317:47 pm -
1 stop24h 59m
Deal found 8/10![Frontier logo]()
$83
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Sun 9/138:01 pm -
1 stop14h 21m
Deal found 8/10![Frontier logo]()
$91
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 11/117:15 pm -
1 stop13h 08m
Deal found 8/8![Frontier logo]()
$93
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 10/307:15 pm -
1 stop15h 14m
Deal found 8/10![Frontier logo]()
$96
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/55:00 pm -
1 stop6h 12m
Deal found 8/8![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$112
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1212:45 pm -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 8/10![Southwest logo]()
$117
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Sat 10/318:13 am -
1 stop6h 38m
Deal found 8/10![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$118
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 11/127:27 pm -
1 stop25h 51m
Deal found 8/8![Frontier logo]()
$127
Find flight deals from Sacramento to Salinas
Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sacramento to Salinas flight deals. Data was last updated August 11, 2026.
Round-trip from | $151 (Kiwi.com) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $83 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | February |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $319 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento 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 August 11, 2026.
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Depart
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Cheapest round-trip
SacramentoSan Francisco
SMF Sacramento Intl - SFO San Francisco
SMFSFO
Sacramento Intl
Sat 10/31
8:13 am-4:16 pm
1 stop8h 03m
San Francisco
Wed 11/4
10:05 am-7:36 pm
1 stop9h 31m
$236
SacramentoSan Francisco
SMF Sacramento Intl - SFO San Francisco
SMFSFO
Sacramento Intl
Wed 11/18
2:15 pm-3:29 pm
Nonstop1h 14m
San Francisco
Sat 1/9
2:00 pm-2:53 pm
Nonstop0h 53m
$249
SacramentoSan Francisco
SMF Sacramento Intl - SFO San Francisco
SMFSFO
Sacramento Intl
Fri 9/18
1:45 pm-2:57 pm
Nonstop1h 12m
San Francisco
Sun 9/20
8:29 am-9:33 am
Nonstop1h 04m
$249
SacramentoSan Francisco
SMF Sacramento Intl - SFO San Francisco
SMFSFO
Sacramento Intl
Wed 12/2
1:40 pm-2:51 pm
Nonstop1h 11m
San Francisco
Wed 12/9
8:32 am-9:25 am
Nonstop0h 53m
$249
SacramentoSan Francisco
SMF Sacramento Intl - SFO San Francisco
SMFSFO
Sacramento Intl
Wed 12/2
5:40 pm-8:02 am
1 stop14h 22m
San Francisco
Wed 12/9
8:20 am-10:46 pm
1 stop14h 26m
$263
SacramentoSan Francisco
SMF Sacramento Intl - SFO San Francisco
SMFSFO
Sacramento Intl
Thu 9/3
10:47 am-7:06 pm
1 stop8h 19m
San Francisco
Wed 9/9
9:13 pm-12:15 pm
1 stop15h 02m
$263
SacramentoSan Francisco
SMF Sacramento Intl - SFO San Francisco
SMFSFO
Sacramento Intl
Thu 9/3
6:52 am-5:22 pm
1 stop10h 30m
San Francisco
Thu 9/10
10:32 am-3:42 pm
1 stop5h 10m
$263
SacramentoSan Francisco
SMF Sacramento Intl - SFO San Francisco
SMFSFO
Sacramento Intl
Thu 9/3
6:52 am-2:45 pm
1 stop7h 53m
San Francisco
Sun 9/6
5:19 pm-11:40 pm
1 stop6h 21m
$264
SacramentoSan Francisco
SMF Sacramento Intl - SFO San Francisco
SMFSFO
Sacramento Intl
Fri 10/23
7:00 am-12:41 pm
1 stop5h 41m
San Francisco
Fri 10/23
4:43 pm-10:29 pm
1 stop5h 46m
$303
Quickest round-trip
SacramentoSan Francisco
SMF Sacramento Intl - SFO San Francisco
SMFSFO
Sacramento Intl
Sat 10/31
6:20 am-7:15 am
Nonstop0h 55m
San Francisco
Wed 11/4
6:45 pm-7:40 pm
Nonstop0h 55m
$319
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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Salinas
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Salinas from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
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SMF-S9N
SMF-SFO
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to S9N?
Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento 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 August 11, 2026.
It’s optimal to fly from Sacramento to Salinas at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 37% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Salinas?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Sacramento to Salinas flights typically cost between $287 and $329 in September.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $151 on Frontier (Sep 14-Sep 21).
What is the cheapest day to fly from Sacramento to Salinas?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Salinas. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Salinas flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons 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 August 11, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines from Sacramento 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.
Crew
8.1
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.7
Food
6.7
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkaySimon,Jun 2024
LAS - LAX
Crew
8.1
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.7
Food
6.7
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkaySimon,Jun 2024
LAS - LAX
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$179 | Average$309 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |