What percentage of Denver to Fresno flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 37.6% of flights from Denver to Fresno are direct. For flights that include stops, the median number of stopovers is typically one. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one connection.

How long is the flight from Denver to Fresno?

The typical direct flight from Denver to Fresno has a duration of 2 hours and 30 minutes, covering a distance of 1355 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, typically taking 6 hours and 51 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct travel for this route.

How much more do direct flights from Denver to Fresno cost?

Historically, direct flights from Denver to Fresno are typically 31% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight is $200, while connecting flights have a median price of $153. Direct flights constitute a significant portion of the available options, representing 64.8% of routes across the trailing 90 days.

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Denver to Fresno: Overview

Insights for flights from Denver to Fresno

The journey from Denver to Fresno covers a distance of 1355 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight. Right now, fares to Fresno typically range from $172 to $389, with a median price of $212. Current fares are significantly above the typical level, and only 10% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, so setting a price alert can be beneficial.

When considering when is the cheapest time to fly from Denver to Fresno, you'll find that April stands out with a median fare of $171. Following closely, November also offers competitive pricing with a median of $173. June is another favorable month, with median fares around $179.

Most itineraries for flights from Denver to Fresno connect at least once, with only 37.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 1.

A typical journey from Denver to Fresno takes approximately 2h 43m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover.

How much is a round trip from Denver to Fresno

Regular price: $250 - $374

Prices for flights from Denver to Fresno are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Denver to Fresno is typically between $250 and $374. The current lowest deal is $168 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 27-Aug 30.

now $168

Low $250

High $374

The cheapest time to fly from Denver to Fresno

The cheapest month to fly from Denver to Fresno is April, with a median price of $171. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $200. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

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Flights from $171

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $200

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Last-minute flights going from Denver to Fresno

Thu, Aug 6

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Frontier Airlines

$378

$342

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

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Frontier Airlines

$373

$261

One-way

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$340

$311

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$302

$185

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Thu, Aug 13

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$333

$210

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Fri, Aug 14

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Denver (DEN) - Fresno (FAT)

Frontier Airlines

$301

$263

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Denver to Fresno

3 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 30

$316 → $168

47%

3 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 23

$319 → $177

44%

5 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 25

$309 → $177

43%

7 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 24

$302 → $171

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Denver to Fresno

Denver - Fresno route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are $168

Recent roundtrip fares from Denver to Fresno are below the typical level at $168.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Denver to Fresno, with a median price of $171.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 43m

The typical flight duration from Denver to Fresno is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

About 37.6% of recent flights from Denver to Fresno have been direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has recent deals

Frontier Airlines recently offered a roundtrip deal for $168 from Denver to Fresno.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals on flights from Denver to Fresno have historically appeared with regular cadence.

Denver main airports to depart from

Denver International (DEN)

Cheapest

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the most affordable option for flights from Denver to Fresno.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$206

Fresno main airports to arrive at

Fresno Yosemite International (FAT)

Cheapest

Fresno Yosemite International Airport is ideal for direct access to Fresno and nearby attractions.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$206

Airports nearby Fresno used as alternative

San Jose International (SJC)

Cheapest

San Jose International offers significantly more flight options and often much lower airfares than Fresno.

📍 ~240 km from Fresno (reachable by car, but expect significant traffic).

💸 Flights from ~$122

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Fresno

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Denver to Fresno is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $174. Booking 7-13 days out sees an increase to an average of $320, while booking 60+ days in advance typically results in an average price of $192. These trends are observed across the trailing 90 days of flight data.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Denver to Fresno is considered to be $172 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $212. Fares can go higher, with 75% of prices observed at $389 or less. This threshold helps identify more economical options for travelers.

Historically, April and November have been the cheapest months to fly from Denver to Fresno, with median prices around $171 and $173 respectively. June also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $179. These figures are based on data collected over a 270-day period, where the annual median price was $212.

Denver to Fresno: Overview

Insights for flights from Denver to Fresno

Most itineraries for flights from Denver to Fresno connect at least once, with only 37.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 1.

A typical journey from Denver to Fresno takes approximately 2h 43m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover.

How much is a round trip from Denver to Fresno

Regular price: $250 - $374

Prices for flights from Denver to Fresno are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Denver to Fresno is typically between $250 and $374. The current lowest deal is $168 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Aug 27-Aug 30.

now $168

Low $250

High $374

The cheapest time to fly from Denver to Fresno

April

Cheapest

Flights from $171

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $200

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