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$69+ Cheap flights from Reno (RNO) 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 1/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RNO — SFO
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Reno to Salinas are usually found in May or October, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Reno to Salinas

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Reno (RNO) to Salinas (S9N). 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

$130
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$69
(United Airlines)

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January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$312
From Reno to Salinas
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Cheapest flights from Reno to Salinas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Reno to Salinas. 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.
Tue 12/247:00 amRNO - SFO
1 stop12h 18mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/25:00 pmSFO - RNO
1 stop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$329
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 12/316:15 amRNO - SFO
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/25:00 amSFO - RNO
1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$359
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/277:10 amRNO - SFO
1 stop15h 34mDelta
Tue 12/314:45 pmSFO - RNO
1 stop18h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/17$399
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/305:45 amRNO - SFO
2 stops6h 45mSouthwest
Thu 1/210:00 amSFO - RNO
2 stops6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$514
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 12/305:00 amRNO - SFO
2 stops17h 51mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/27:11 pmSFO - RNO
3 stops25h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$618

Find flights from Reno to Salinas within your budget

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

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RenoSan Francisco

RNO - SFO

RNOSFO

Reno

Wed 1/15

5:32 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop4h 04m

San Francisco

Wed 1/22

7:40 am-4:52 pm

1 stop9h 12m

$130

RenoSan Francisco

RNO - SFO

RNOSFO

Reno

Sat 1/11

8:00 am-9:36 am

Nonstop1h 36m

San Francisco

Tue 1/14

4:55 pm-6:08 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

$152

RenoSan Francisco

RNO - SFO

RNOSFO

Reno

Tue 2/18

6:27 pm-9:42 am

1 stop15h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 2/22

3:30 pm-9:28 am

1 stop17h 58m

$162

RenoSan Francisco

RNO - SFO

RNOSFO

Reno

Fri 12/27

7:10 am-10:44 pm

1 stop15h 34m

San Francisco

Tue 12/31

4:45 pm-11:15 am

1 stop18h 30m

$399

RenoSan Francisco

RNO - SFO

RNOSFO

Reno

Thu 1/9

10:50 am-7:10 pm

2 stops8h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 1/12

5:30 am-12:50 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$420

RenoSan Francisco

RNO - SFO

RNOSFO

Reno

Tue 1/14

6:00 am-7:26 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$69

RenoSan Francisco

RNO - SFO

RNOSFO

Reno

Tue 1/14

12:32 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop9h 04m

$71

RenoSan Francisco

RNO - SFO

RNOSFO

Reno

Tue 12/31

1:40 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$228

RenoSan Francisco

RNO - SFO

RNOSFO

Reno

Mon 12/30

4:44 pm-10:46 am

3 stops18h 02m

$423

RenoSan Francisco

RNO - SFO

RNOSFO

Reno

Sat 12/21

11:55 am-4:01 pm

1 stop4h 06m

$562

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Deals found on 12/17

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Travel insights for flights from Reno to Salinas

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Reno to Salinas. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Reno to Salinas, you should look to book at least 62 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Reno to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Reno to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 RNO to S9N?

Find hourly flight availability from Reno 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 December 18, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Salinas by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Salinas ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Salinas when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Salinas by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Salinas, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 December 18, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines from Reno to Salinas have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 2.7 mi from the city center, Reno is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Salinas from Reno. Booking flights from Reno (RNO) to Salinas should be relatively easy as there are 8 daily outbound flights to Salinas from 4 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Reno to Salinas flight route?

    This flight path from Reno to Salinas was viewed by 51 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $69. Users have also found prices from $71 and $228 on Alaska Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

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

    Consider United Airlines (81%), Avianca (77%) or SkyWest Airlines (75%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Reno to Salinas.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Reno to Salinas?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Reno to Salinas? While on average our users pay $930, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $115. The most popular route (Reno - San Francisco), is priced around $137.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Reno to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Reno to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 4 airlines flying from Reno to Salinas

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Reno 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$68Average$132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$155Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$164Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$183Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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