How many flights from Fresno to San Diego are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 46.1% of flights from Fresno to San Diego are non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 connections. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop.

What's the flight time from Fresno to San Diego?

The typical direct flight from Fresno to San Diego has a median duration of 1 hour and 22 minutes, covering a distance of 505 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 5 hours and 54 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Fresno to San Diego come up?

Cheap flights from Fresno to San Diego are classified as frequent in the trailing 30 days. This suggests that good deals for this route appear regularly. Travelers looking for value on this route may find opportunities with some consistency.

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2026-08-12 – 2026-08-19
FAT - San Diego
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Fresno to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Fresno to San Diego

A typical journey from Fresno to San Diego takes about 1h 22m. Given that a meaningful share of itineraries include connections, this duration reflects the median flight time for all available routes. For connecting flights specifically, the median journey time extends to 6h 7m, while non-stop flights maintain a median duration of 1h 22m. This route covers a distance of 505 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

When searching for cheap flights from Fresno to San Diego, you'll find that fares typically range from $117–$692, with a median price of $280. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 13% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive offers are available if you track prices. New deals appear almost daily, making it easier to find a suitable fare.

If you're wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Fresno to San Diego, the data shows that the most affordable months are December, November, and October. During these months, the median fare is consistently around $104. This makes the late fall and early winter periods particularly attractive for budget-conscious travelers.

For flights from Fresno to San Diego, a meaningful share are non-stop, while the remaining itineraries connect once or more. Specifically, 46.1% of recent fares were for direct flights from Fresno to San Diego. For those itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which can significantly extend the overall travel time.

How much is a round trip from Fresno to San Diego

Regular price: $110 - $258

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

The regular price range for flights from Fresno to San Diego is $110-$258. The current lowest deal is $96 with Southwest Airlines for travel from Aug 12-Aug 19.

now $96

Low $110

High $258

The cheapest time to fly from Fresno to San Diego

The cheapest month to fly from Fresno Airterminal to San Diego is January, with a median price of $104. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $756. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $104

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $756

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Direct flights from Fresno to San Diego

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Fresno to San Diego

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Diego

Fresno (FAT) - San Diego (SAN)

United Airlines

$482

$384

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Diego

Fresno (FAT) - San Diego (SAN)

Southwest Airlines

$180

$166

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Diego

Fresno (FAT) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$156

$146

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Diego

Fresno (FAT) - San Diego (SAN)

Allegiant Air

$292

$150

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Diego

Fresno (FAT) - San Diego (SAN)

Southwest Airlines

$144

$96

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Diego

Fresno (FAT) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$159

$161

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Fresno to San Diego

7 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 17

$292 → $150

49%

7 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 16

$237 → $96

59%

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

$236 → $96

59%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$234 → $96

59%

Popular Airports to fly from Fresno to San Diego

Fresno - San Diego route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Fresno to San Diego are above the typical level at $96.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December, November, or October for the best prices.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Fresno to San Diego are December, November, and October.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 22m.

Direct flights from Fresno to San Diego typically take 1h 22m, while connecting flights average 6h 7m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

46.1% of flights are direct.

Historically, 46.1% of flights on this route are direct, with 2 stopovers on connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. is one airline that offers direct flights from Fresno to San Diego.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals on flights from Fresno to San Diego are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Fresno main airports to depart from

Fresno Yosemite International (FAT)

Cheapest

Fresno Yosemite International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Fresno to San Diego.

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

💸 Flights from ~$106

San Diego main airports to arrive at

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights from Fresno to San Diego.

📍 ~3 km from San Diego city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$106

Airports nearby San Diego used as alternative

Tijuana International (TIJ)

Tijuana International (TIJ) is an extremely close alternative, especially for Mexico-bound travelers via CBX.

📍 ~20 km from San Diego (reachable by car, CBX)

💸 Flights from ~$359

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Diego

76% AI deal score

$441

$259

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Diego

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Fresno to San Diego is 60+ days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $170. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with tickets purchased 28-59 days out averaging $278. For last-minute bookings within 0-6 days of travel, the average price can be as high as $462.

A good price for a flight from Fresno to San Diego is typically considered to be $117 or less. This threshold is based on historical pricing across the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route has been observed at $280, while prices can go up to $692 or more for the higher end of fares.

Historically, the months of December, November, and October have offered the cheapest flights from Fresno to San Diego, with a median price of $104 in each of these months. The annual median price for this route is $280. While December is listed as one of the cheapest months, it also appears as the most expensive month in some observations, indicating price variability within the month.

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Fresno to San Diego: Overview

Insights for flights from Fresno to San Diego

How much is a round trip from Fresno to San Diego

Regular price: $110 - $258

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

The regular price range for flights from Fresno to San Diego is $110-$258. The current lowest deal is $96 with Southwest Airlines for travel from Aug 12-Aug 19.

now $96

Low $110

High $258

The cheapest time to fly from Fresno to San Diego

January

Cheapest

Flights from $104

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $756

Jan

Feb

Mar

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Jul

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