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 data reflects observations made over a 90-day period.

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

The direct flight from Fresno to San Francisco typically takes about 1 hour and 4 minutes, covering a distance of 255 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to approximately 4 hours and 49 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes compared to those with connections.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Fresno to San Francisco have been observed with frequent regularity. This route is classified as one with frequent deal availability. Travelers can often find favorable pricing when planning their trips between these two cities, based on trends observed across a 30-day window.

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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 direct flights from Fresno to San Francisco are available, they represent a smaller portion of the overall itineraries, meaning connecting flights often contribute to the total travel time. For those connecting, 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, offering frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Fresno to San Francisco? The most affordable months to fly are January and November, both with a median fare of $234. April also presents a good option, with a median fare of $272.

Most itineraries between Fresno and San Francisco connect at least once, with only 15.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

The distance between Fresno and San Francisco is 255 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. This short distance contributes to the relatively quick flight times, even with connections.

How much is a round trip from Fresno to San Francisco

Regular price: $200 - $358

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

The regular price range for flights from Fresno to San Francisco is typically between $200 and $358. The current lowest deal is $150 with Allegiant Air, for travel from Nov 2-Nov 11.

now $150

Low $200

High $358

The cheapest time to fly from Fresno to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Fresno Yosemite to San Francisco is January, with a median price of $234. The most expensive month to fly 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

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Francisco

Fresno (FAT) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$273

$346

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Francisco

Fresno (FAT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Allegiant Air

$344

$275

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Francisco

Fresno (FAT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Allegiant Air

$343

$282

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Francisco

Fresno (FAT) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$186

$296

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Francisco

Fresno (FAT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Allegiant Air

$337

$299

One-way

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Francisco

Fresno (FAT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Allegiant Air

$329

$212

One-way

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

3 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 5

$272 → $150

45%

3 nights

Sep 27 - Sep 30

$329 → $213

35%

2 nights

Sep 28 - Sep 30

$315 → $216

31%

9 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 11

$246 → $150

39%

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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 at $150.

📅 Best time to fly

January and November are the cheapest months to fly.

Historically, January and November offer the lowest median prices at $234.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 4m.

The median direct flight duration from Fresno to San Francisco is 1h 4m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 15.6% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines has direct flights available for the Fresno to San Francisco route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Fresno to San Francisco appear frequently.

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 Francisco.

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

💸 Flights from ~$178

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$182

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative, offering extensive domestic connections and direct BART rail access.

📍 ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$203

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San Francisco, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Fresno to San Francisco is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $360. Booking within 0-6 days of travel generally sees prices rise to approximately $415. Conversely, planning much further ahead, such as 28-59 days out, often results in higher average prices of about $511. These trends are based on pricing data observed across a 90-day window.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Fresno to San Francisco is considered to be $296 or less. The median price for this route has been $362. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this, with 75% of observed prices being $539 or higher. Aiming for prices below the $296 threshold typically indicates a favorable deal.

Historically, January and November have been the cheapest months to fly from Fresno to San Francisco, both showing a median price of $234. April also presented a relatively low median price of $272. Across the trailing quarter, the annual median price for this route was $362. These insights are based on pricing trends observed over a 270-day period.

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Fresno to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Fresno to San Francisco

Most itineraries between Fresno and San Francisco connect at least once, with only 15.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

The distance between Fresno and San Francisco is 255 km, classifying this as a short-haul route. This short distance contributes to the relatively quick flight times, even with connections.

How much is a round trip from Fresno to San Francisco

Regular price: $200 - $358

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

The regular price range for flights from Fresno to San Francisco is typically between $200 and $358. The current lowest deal is $150 with Allegiant Air, for travel from Nov 2-Nov 11.

now $150

Low $200

High $358

The cheapest time to fly from Fresno to San Francisco

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

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Francisco

Fresno (FAT) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$273

$346

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Francisco

Fresno (FAT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Allegiant Air

$344

$275

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Francisco

Fresno (FAT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Allegiant Air

$343

$282

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Francisco

Fresno (FAT) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$186

$296

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Francisco

Fresno (FAT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Allegiant Air

$337

$299

One-way

Sun, Sep 27

⌛ Last-Minute

FAT - San Francisco

Fresno (FAT) - San Francisco (SFO)

Allegiant Air

$329

$212

One-way

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

3 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 5

$272 → $150

45%

3 nights

Sep 27 - Sep 30

$329 → $213

35%

2 nights

Sep 28 - Sep 30

$315 → $216

31%

9 nights

Nov 2 - Nov 11

$246 → $150

39%

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 at $150.

📅 Best time to fly

January and November are the cheapest months to fly.

Historically, January and November offer the lowest median prices at $234.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 4m.

The median direct flight duration from Fresno to San Francisco is 1h 4m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 15.6% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines has direct flights available for the Fresno to San Francisco route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Historically, deals for flights from Fresno to San Francisco appear frequently.

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 Francisco.

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

💸 Flights from ~$178

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$182

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative, offering extensive domestic connections and direct BART rail access.

San Francisco, United States

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$631

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Fresno to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from Fresno to San Francisco

Fresno to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Fresno to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Fresno to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Fresno to San Francisco

Direct flights from Fresno to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Fresno to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Fresno to San Francisco

Fresno - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

January and November are the cheapest months to fly.

Direct flights take 1h 4m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

United Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Fresno main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

When should I buy Fresno to San Francisco tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Fresno to San Francisco?

What's the best month to fly from Fresno to San Francisco?

Can I fly direct from Fresno to San Francisco?

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

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

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Fresno to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Fresno to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Fresno to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Fresno to San Francisco

Direct flights from Fresno to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Fresno to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Fresno to San Francisco

Fresno - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

January and November are the cheapest months to fly.

Direct flights take 1h 4m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

United Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent on this route.

Fresno main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Oct 13

Oct 06

Oct 06

Oct 13

Dec 08

Oct 24

Oct 26

Oct 13

Oct 03

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Oct 06

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

When should I buy Fresno to San Francisco tickets?

What is a good price for a flight from Fresno to San Francisco?

What's the best month to fly from Fresno to San Francisco?