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$121+ 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 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — SFO
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Salinas are usually found in March or May, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Salinas

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$179
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$121
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$239
From Sacramento Intl to Salinas
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Salinas
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 January 21, 2025.

This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/174:15 pmSMF - SFO
Nonstop1h 11mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/2411:00 pmSFO - SMF
Nonstop0h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/19$179
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/186:00 amSMF - SFO
1 stop26h 00mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/257:00 amSFO - SMF
1 stop26h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/19$187
This Kissandfly.com 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/276:00 amSMF - SFO
Nonstop1h 07mFrontier
Tue 1/287:00 pmSFO - SMF
1 stop5h 14mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$251
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/265:45 amSMF - SFO
1 stop9h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/196:40 amSFO - SMF
1 stop9h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$263
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/139:16 amSMF - SFO
1 stop8h 17mDelta
Sun 2/166:30 pmSFO - SMF
1 stop14h 06mDelta
Deal found 1/21$276
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/59:00 pmSMF - SFO
3 stops20h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/97:08 pmSFO - SMF
3 stops24h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$594

Find flights from Sacramento to Salinas within your budget

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 January 21, 2025.

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SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/17

4:15 pm-5:26 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

San Francisco

Mon 2/24

11:00 pm-11:58 pm

Nonstop0h 58m

$179

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/18

6:00 am-8:00 am

1 stop26h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 2/25

7:00 am-9:48 am

1 stop26h 48m

$187

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/26

5:45 am-3:31 pm

1 stop9h 46m

San Francisco

Wed 11/19

6:40 am-3:50 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$263

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/13

9:16 am-5:33 pm

1 stop8h 17m

San Francisco

Sun 2/16

6:30 pm-8:36 am

1 stop14h 06m

$276

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/5

9:00 pm-5:32 pm

3 stops20h 32m

San Francisco

Sun 2/9

7:08 pm-8:05 pm

3 stops24h 57m

$594

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/5

5:00 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$121

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/13

4:15 pm-5:26 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$234

SacramentoSan Francisco

SMF - SFO

SMFSFO

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/5

9:00 pm-5:32 pm

3 stops20h 32m

$306

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Salinas

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Travel insights for flights from Sacramento to Salinas

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Salinas. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Sacramento to Salinas may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 21 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Sacramento to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 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 January 21, 2025.

When flying from Sacramento to Salinas, 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 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 April 21, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Sacramento to Salinas

Explore weekly flight availability from Sacramento 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 January 21, 2025.

The most flights from SMF to S9N are scheduled on a Tuesday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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 January 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines and United Airlines from Sacramento to Salinas. You can also see how each airline stacks up 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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento to Salinas?

    Sacramento Intl (SMF), located 9.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Sacramento to Salinas. 3 airlines have flights from Sacramento Intl to Salinas on a regular basis. Booking flights from Sacramento Intl to Salinas should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 12 outbound flights to Salinas per day.

  • How popular is this Sacramento to Salinas flight route?

    Within the past month, 40 users have taken a look at flights from Sacramento Intl to Salinas.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Sacramento to Salinas consider choosing ANA (92%), United Airlines (83%) or Virgin Australia (76%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Salinas?

    The cheapest flight price from Sacramento to Salinas is $155. On average you can expect to pay $1,173. The most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $179.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Salinas (average of $276). Flying from Sacramento to Salinas in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 3 airlines flying from Sacramento to Salinas

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$158Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$241Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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