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 have been 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 that include one stop, the median flight time increases significantly to 5 hours and 54 minutes. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their journey.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Fresno to San Diego come up frequently. This route is classified as one with regular availability of lower-priced fares. Travelers can typically find favorable deals with consistent regularity when planning their trips.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Fresno to San Diego

2026-10-22 – 2026-10-26
FAT - San Diego
46% AI deal score
$129
$116
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2026-10-10 – 2026-10-13
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2026-12-17 – 2026-12-21
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2027-02-04 – 2027-02-09
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2026-10-09 – 2026-10-10
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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, including connections, takes about 1h 22m. This duration reflects the overall travel time for itineraries on this route.

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Fresno to San Diego, fares are typically between $117–$692, with a median of $280. Current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 13% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding lower prices can be challenging.

The cheapest time to fly from Fresno to San Diego is typically in December, with a median fare of $104. November also offers competitive prices, with a median of $104, as does October, with a median of $104. These months present the best opportunities for more affordable travel.

For flights from Fresno to San Diego, a meaningful share are non-stop, the rest connect once. Approximately 46.1% of recent fares were for direct flights from Fresno to San Diego. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which significantly extends the overall travel time.

The distance between Fresno and San Diego is 505 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This relatively short distance means that flight times are generally brief, though connecting itineraries can still add substantial travel time.

How much is a round trip from Fresno to San Diego

Regular price: $93 - $277

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

The regular price range for flights from Fresno to San Diego is between $93 and $277. The current lowest deal is $116 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Oct 7 to Oct 15.

now $116

Low $93

High $277

The cheapest time to fly from Fresno to San Diego

The cheapest month to fly from Fresno Yosemite 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

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Diego

Fresno (FAT) - San Diego (CLD)

United Airlines

$386

$368

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Diego

Fresno (FAT) - San Diego (CLD)

American Airlines

$464

$376

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Diego

Fresno (FAT) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$229

$378

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Diego

Fresno (FAT) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$178

$415

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Diego

Fresno (FAT) - San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$224

$436

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Diego

Fresno (FAT) - San Diego (SAN)

American Airlines

$359

$348

One-way

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

1 night

Mar 2 - Mar 3

$135 → $117

13%

1 night

Feb 16 - Feb 17

$126 → $117

2 nights

Feb 16 - Feb 18

$126 → $117

7 nights

Sep 17 - Sep 24

$359 → $350

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 for Fresno to San Diego are above the typical level at $116.

📅 Best time to fly

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

Historically, the cheapest fares are found in October, November, and December, with a median of $104.

⏱️ 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 recent flights are direct

Direct flights are available on this route, making up 46.1% of recent flight options.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. provides direct flights from Fresno to San Diego.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Fresno to San Diego appear frequently, offering good booking opportunities.

Fresno main airports to depart from

Fresno Yosemite International (FAT)

Cheapest

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is a convenient option for flights from Fresno to San Diego.

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

💸 Flights from ~$96

San Diego main airports to arrive at

San Diego International (SAN)

Cheapest

San Diego International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for reaching San Diego directly from Fresno.

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

💸 Flights from ~$97

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, requires valid passport and CBX fee)

💸 Flights from ~$357

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Diego

$305

Save $89

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

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 bought 28-59 days out averaging $278. For those purchasing 0-6 days before departure, the average price can be as high as $462.

A good price for a flight from Fresno to San Diego is considered to be $117 or less. This threshold is based on historical data from 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 those months. This is significantly lower than the annual median price for the route, which stands at $280. Travelers looking for the most economical options should consider these months.

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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, including connections, takes about 1h 22m. This duration reflects the overall travel time for itineraries on this route.

How much is a round trip from Fresno to San Diego

Regular price: $93 - $277

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

The regular price range for flights from Fresno to San Diego is between $93 and $277. The current lowest deal is $116 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Oct 7 to Oct 15.

now $116

Low $93

High $277

The cheapest time to fly from Fresno to San Diego

January

Cheapest

Flights from $104

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $756

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Feb

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