Can I fly direct from Fresno to San Francisco?

Direct flights from Fresno to San Francisco are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, approximately 15.6% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options exist, connecting flights are more common.

How long does it take to fly from Fresno to San Francisco?

The typical direct flight from Fresno to San Francisco has a median duration of 1 hour and 4 minutes, covering a distance of 255 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, take considerably longer, with a median duration of 4 hours and 49 minutes. This difference highlights the efficiency of direct travel on this route.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Fresno to San Francisco?

Historically, good prices on flights from Fresno to San Francisco have been frequent. This route is classified as one with consistent opportunities for favorable fares. Travelers can typically find competitive pricing when planning their trips between these two cities.

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2026-08-11 – 2026-08-12
FAT - San Francisco
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Fresno to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Fresno to San Francisco

A typical journey from Fresno to San Francisco takes about 1h 4m, including connections. While the direct flight time is also 1h 4m, most itineraries for this route involve at least one stop. For connecting flights, the median journey time extends to 6h 36m.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Fresno to San Francisco, fares typically range from $296–$539, with a median of $362. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and about 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Fresno to San Francisco, the data indicates that January and November are the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $234. April also presents a good option, with a median fare of $272.

Most itineraries for flights from Fresno to San Francisco involve connections, with only 15.6% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

The distance between Fresno and San Francisco is 255 km, classifying this as a short-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Fresno to San Francisco

Regular price: $266 - $356

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

The regular price range for flights from Fresno to San Francisco is typically between $266 and $356. The current lowest deal is $152 with Allegiant Air, for travel from Aug 11-Aug 12.

now $152

Low $266

High $356

The cheapest time to fly from Fresno to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from FAT to SFO is January, with a median price of $234. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $407. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $234

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $407

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Fresno to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Fresno to San Francisco

Sat, Jul 25

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Francisco

Fresno (FAT) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$260

$478

One-way

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Francisco

Fresno (FAT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$427

$650

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Francisco

Fresno (FAT) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$191

$401

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Francisco

Fresno (FAT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Allegiant Air

$343

$152

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Francisco

Fresno (FAT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Allegiant Air

$338

$191

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Francisco

Fresno (FAT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Allegiant Air

$339

$230

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 11 - Aug 12

$343 → $152

56%

2 nights

Aug 23 - Aug 25

$327 → $174

47%

4 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 16

$338 → $191

44%

1 night

Aug 26 - Aug 27

$327 → $182

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Fresno to San Francisco

Fresno - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Fresno to San Francisco are below the typical level, with a median price of $362.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $234

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Fresno to San Francisco, with a median price of $234.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 4m

The median flight time for a direct flight from Fresno to San Francisco is 1h 4m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights make up 84.4% of all flights, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered direct flights from Fresno to San Francisco in recent searches.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Fresno to San Francisco appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Fresno main airports to depart from

Fresno Yosemite International (FAT)

Cheapest

Fresno Yosemite International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Fresno to San Francisco.

📍 ~6 km from Fresno (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$161

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for reaching San Francisco and the wider Bay Area.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$161

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a good alternative, especially with direct BART rail system connection, though bridge traffic can impact travel time.

📍 ~20 km from destination city (reachable by car, public transit)

💸 Flights from ~$169

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the optimal time to purchase flights from Fresno to San Francisco is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket has been around $360. In contrast, purchasing tickets 0-6 days out has seen average prices rise to approximately $415. For those planning further ahead, tickets bought 28-59 days in advance have averaged $511, indicating that booking too early may not offer the best value on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Fresno to San Francisco has been observed to be $296 or less. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $362. Prices above $539 were considered to be on the higher end of the spectrum, representing the 75th percentile of observed fares.

Historically, January and November have been the cheapest months to fly from Fresno to San Francisco, with a median price of $234 in both months. April also presented a relatively low median price of $272. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $362, suggesting that these months offer notable savings compared to the yearly average.

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Fresno to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Fresno to San Francisco

Most itineraries for flights from Fresno to San Francisco involve connections, with only 15.6% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

The distance between Fresno and San Francisco is 255 km, classifying this as a short-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Fresno to San Francisco

Regular price: $266 - $356

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

The regular price range for flights from Fresno to San Francisco is typically between $266 and $356. The current lowest deal is $152 with Allegiant Air, for travel from Aug 11-Aug 12.

now $152

Low $266

High $356

The cheapest time to fly from Fresno to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from FAT to SFO is January, with a median price of $234. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $407. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $234

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $407

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Fresno to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Fresno to San Francisco

Sat, Jul 25

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Francisco

Fresno (FAT) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$260

$478

One-way

Wed, Jul 29

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Francisco

Fresno (FAT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$427

$650

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Francisco

Fresno (FAT) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$191

$401

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Francisco

Fresno (FAT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Allegiant Air

$343

$152

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Francisco

Fresno (FAT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Allegiant Air

$338

$191

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Francisco

Fresno (FAT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Allegiant Air

$339

$230

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 11 - Aug 12

$343 → $152

56%

2 nights

Aug 23 - Aug 25

$327 → $174

47%

4 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 16

$338 → $191

44%

1 night

Aug 26 - Aug 27

$327 → $182

44%

Popular Airports to fly from Fresno to San Francisco