What percentage of Denver to Fresno flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 37.6% of flights from Denver to Fresno were 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. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 6 hours and 51 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 1355 kilometers, which contributes to the varying flight durations depending on the number of stops.

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

Historically, direct flights from Denver to Fresno typically cost about 31% more than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight is $200, while connecting flights have a median price of $153. Direct flights represent a significant portion of the available options, accounting for 64.8% of flights in the trailing 90 days.

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Denver to Fresno: Overview

Insights for flights from Denver to Fresno

Flights from Denver to Fresno cover a distance of 1,355 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. 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 about 10% of recent fares have been classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, so setting a price alert can be beneficial.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Denver to Fresno, you'll find the most affordable median fares in April at $171. Other cost-effective months include November, with a median fare of $173, and June, where the median fare is $179. These months offer the best opportunities for finding cheaper flights on this route.

For flights from Denver to Fresno, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 37.6% of recent fares being direct flights from Denver to Fresno. For those itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is one. This means you should generally expect to factor in a layover when planning your trip.

A typical journey from Denver to Fresno, including connections, takes approximately 2 hours and 43 minutes. This duration reflects the overall travel time, accounting for the fact that most itineraries on this route involve at least one stopover.

How much is a round trip from Denver to Fresno

Regular price: $196 - $340

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

The regular price range for this route is $196 to $340. The current lowest deal is $206 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 27-Nov 9.

now $206

Low $196

High $340

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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Direct flights from Denver to Fresno

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Last-minute flights going from Denver to Fresno

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Fresno

Denver (DEN) - Fresno (FAT)

Frontier Airlines

$450

$364

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Fresno

Denver (DEN) - Fresno (FAT)

Frontier Airlines

$413

$373

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Denver (DEN) - Fresno (FAT)

Frontier Airlines

$502

$453

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Denver (DEN) - Fresno (FAT)

Frontier Airlines

$509

$464

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$374

$468

One-way

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⌛ Last-Minute

DEN - Fresno

Denver (DEN) - Fresno (FAT)

Frontier Airlines

$350

$237

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

$348 → $301

14%

6 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 29

$263 → $222

15%

7 nights

Oct 23 - Oct 30

$263 → $230

12%

4 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 9

$281 → $251

11%

Popular Airports to fly from Denver to Fresno

Denver - Fresno route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Denver to Fresno are above the typical level, with 10% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

April, November, and June offer the lowest median prices

Historically, April ($171), November ($173), and June ($179) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 2h 43m

The median flight duration for this route is 2 hours 43 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights are more common on this route, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines provides direct flight options for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Denver to Fresno appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Denver main airports to depart from

Denver International (DEN)

Cheapest

Denver International Airport is a convenient choice for flights from Denver to Fresno.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$192

Fresno main airports to arrive at

Fresno Yosemite International (FAT)

Cheapest

Fresno Yosemite International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Denver to Fresno.

📍 ~6 km from Fresno city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$192

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.

📍 ~200 km from Fresno (reachable by car, but expect significant traffic).

💸 Flights from ~$112

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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 28-59 days in advance averages $179. For those planning further ahead, flights booked 60+ days out have an average price of $192.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Denver to Fresno is considered to be $172 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $212. Fares tend to increase significantly beyond this point, with prices reaching up to $389 for higher-cost options.

Historically, April and November are typically the cheapest months to fly from Denver to Fresno, with median prices of $171 and $173 respectively. June also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $179. The annual median price for this route is $212, indicating that these months offer notable savings compared to the overall average.

Denver to Fresno: Overview

Insights for flights from Denver to Fresno

How much is a round trip from Denver to Fresno

Regular price: $196 - $340

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

The regular price range for this route is $196 to $340. The current lowest deal is $206 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 27-Nov 9.

now $206

Low $196

High $340

The cheapest time to fly from Denver to Fresno

April

Cheapest

Flights from $171

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $200

Jan

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Apr

May

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