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$155+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to Fresno (FAT)

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 3/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — FAT
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Fresno

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Salinas (S9N) to Fresno (FAT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$182
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$155
(United Airlines)

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December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$346
From Salinas to Fresno Airterminal
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Fresno
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Fresno. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/46:00 amSFO - FAT
1 stop5h 51mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/116:05 amFAT - SFO
1 stop25h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$182
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/44:10 pmSFO - FAT
Nonstop1h 08mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/117:00 amFAT - SFO
Nonstop1h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/26:10 amSFO - FAT
2 stops10h 39mDelta
Tue 3/1812:45 pmFAT - SFO
2 stops9h 38mDelta
Deal found 1/19$532
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/316:45 amSFO - FAT
2 stops12h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/89:51 amFAT - SFO
2 stops10h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$864

Find flights from Salinas to Fresno within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas to Fresno 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 21, 2025.

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San FranciscoFresno

SFO - FAT

SFOFAT

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

6:00 am-11:51 am

1 stop5h 51m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 3/11

6:05 am-8:00 am

1 stop25h 55m

$182

San FranciscoFresno

SFO - FAT

SFOFAT

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

9:52 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop20h 49m

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 5/11

8:01 pm-10:01 am

2 stops14h 00m

$204

San FranciscoFresno

SFO - FAT

SFOFAT

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

4:10 pm-5:18 pm

Nonstop1h 08m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 3/11

7:00 am-8:09 am

Nonstop1h 09m

$249

San FranciscoFresno

SFO - FAT

SFOFAT

San Francisco

Sun 2/2

6:10 am-4:49 pm

2 stops10h 39m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 3/18

12:45 pm-10:23 pm

2 stops9h 38m

$532

San FranciscoFresno

SFO - FAT

SFOFAT

San Francisco

Fri 1/31

6:45 am-7:27 pm

2 stops12h 42m

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 2/8

9:51 am-8:36 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$864

San FranciscoFresno

SFO - FAT

SFOFAT

San Francisco

Fri 3/28

6:55 pm-8:04 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

$155

San FranciscoFresno

SFO - FAT

SFOFAT

San Francisco

Tue 1/28

8:00 am-3:35 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$157

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Deals found on 1/21

Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Fresno

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Travel insights for flights from Salinas to Fresno

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Salinas to Fresno including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Fresno (average of $363). Flying from Salinas to Fresno in June is currently the most expensive (average of $522). 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 FAT?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas to Fresno. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

When flying from Salinas to Fresno, 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 Salinas to Fresno?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Salinas to Fresno. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Salinas to Fresno

Explore weekly flight availability from Salinas to Fresno. 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 21, 2025.

The most flights from S9N to FAT are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Rainfall in Fresno by month

Plan your trip to Fresno by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Fresno ranges from 0.0 - 2.2 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.2 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Fresno when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Fresno by month

Plan your trip to Fresno by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Fresno, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Fresno

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Fresno. 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 Fresno. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines and United Airlines from Salinas to Fresno by reading reviews from past customers. 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Salinas to Fresno. 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 Fresno from Salinas?

    For a flight from Salinas to Fresno, you will be flying into Airterminal. Fresno Airterminal (FAT) is just 4.8 mi from the center of the city. Airterminal is the only Fresno airport and it handles 14 inbound flights from Salinas per day. 1 airline has flights to Fresno Airterminal from Salinas on a regular basis.

  • How popular is this Salinas to Fresno flight route?

    Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from Salinas to Fresno Airterminal.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Salinas to Fresno on time: Avianca (72%), Emirates (71%), SkyWest Airlines (70%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salinas to Fresno?

    On average you can expect to pay $326 for a flight from Salinas to Fresno. The cheapest flight overall is $124 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Fresno Airterminal) is currently priced at $249.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Fresno (average of $363). Flying from Salinas to Fresno in June is currently the most expensive (average of $522). 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 Fresno

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Salinas to Fresno. 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 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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