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$162+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to Sacramento (SMF)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SMF
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Salinas (S9N) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 December 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$162
(Alaska Airlines)

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January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$408
From Salinas to Sacramento Intl
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/307:42 amSFO - SMF
1 stop25h 56mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/16:00 amSMF - SFO
1 stop26h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$452
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3112:59 amSFO - SMF
1 stop21h 49mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/55:30 amSMF - SFO
Nonstop1h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$504
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3011:48 amSFO - SMF
2 stops21h 53mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/17:30 pmSMF - SFO
2 stops14h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$658

Find flights from Salinas to Sacramento within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas to Sacramento 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 December 18, 2024.

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San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Tue 1/14

3:57 pm-9:49 am

1 stop17h 52m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/21

5:00 pm-3:17 pm

1 stop22h 17m

$162

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Fri 3/7

11:00 pm-11:56 pm

Nonstop0h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/8

4:21 pm-5:32 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$179

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Thu 2/13

6:10 am-9:46 pm

1 stop15h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/17

6:34 pm-12:19 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$282

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Mon 12/30

11:48 am-9:41 am

2 stops21h 53m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/1

7:30 pm-10:18 am

2 stops14h 48m

$658

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Thu 1/9

8:45 am-12:14 am

2 stops15h 29m

$321

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Mon 12/30

11:48 am-9:41 am

2 stops21h 53m

$343

San FranciscoSacramento

SFO - SMF

SFOSMF

San Francisco

Fri 12/27

2:45 pm-7:39 pm

2 stops52h 54m

$2,145

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Deals found on 12/17

Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Sacramento

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Travel insights for flights from Salinas to Sacramento

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Salinas to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $451). 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 SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Salinas to Sacramento as you normally would.

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

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

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

Rainfall in Sacramento by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, 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 75.2 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 Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines and United Airlines from Salinas to Sacramento to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,798 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Could not watch a movie, asked for help. Could not get extra cookies

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly into Sacramento Intl (SMF) if they book a flight to Sacramento from Salinas. On average, Sacramento Intl has 4 inbound flights from Salinas per day from 1 airline. Sacramento Intl is conveniently located just 9.4 mi from Sacramento’s city center.

  • How popular is this Salinas to Sacramento flight route?

    This flight path from Salinas to Sacramento Intl was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Consider United Airlines (84%), SkyWest Airlines (77%) or Air New Zealand (76%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Salinas to Sacramento.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salinas to Sacramento?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Salinas to Sacramento? While on average our users pay $271, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $196. The most popular route (San Francisco - Sacramento Intl), is priced around $179.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Salinas to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $451). 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 Sacramento

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Salinas to Sacramento. 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$158Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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