Denver to Fresno (DEN–FAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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842 mi airlines 41/wk
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UA5655
UA United
E7W
11:28 AM
MDT
1:20 PM
PDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
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UA5522
UA United
E75L
11:30 AM
MDT
1:27 PM
PDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2937
WN Southwest
737
12:35 PM
MDT
2:00 PM
PDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2091
WN Southwest
7S7
12:55 PM
MDT
2:20 PM
PDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3152
WN Southwest
7S7
2:15 PM
MDT
3:40 PM
PDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2190
WN Southwest
7M8
2:20 PM
MDT
3:45 PM
PDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3961
WN Southwest
7S7
3:00 PM
MDT
4:25 PM
PDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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UA5978
UA United
E7W
3:45 PM
MDT
5:37 PM
PDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
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UA756
UA United
738
7:50 PM
MDT
9:29 PM
PDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
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UA1774
UA United
7M8
5:16 AM
PDT
8:36 AM
MDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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UA5787
UA United
CR7
9:00 AM
PDT
12:28 PM
MDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
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WN3630
WN Southwest
737
11:55 AM
PDT
3:10 PM
MDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN3283
WN Southwest
737
12:05 PM
PDT
3:20 PM
MDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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WN366
WN Southwest
7M8
12:35 PM
PDT
3:55 PM
MDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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UA4764
UA United
E7W
12:47 PM
PDT
4:19 PM
MDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
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WN2864
WN Southwest
7S7
1:10 PM
PDT
4:30 PM
MDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN1775
WN Southwest
7S7
1:10 PM
PDT
4:30 PM
MDT
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5193
UA United
6:05 PM
PDT
9:49 PM
MDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Denver to Fresno
2 carriers, 41 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 41 Flights/wk 842 mi 2h 25m nonstop -1h behind 20 1-stop hubs

DEN–FAT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 842 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–FAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 28 738, E75L, E7W 2h39-2h57 73% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 13 737, 7M8, 7S7 2h25 73%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (28 flights/wk, 68%)
Unaffiliated: WN (13 flights/wk, 32%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to FAT direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to FAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,036
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DEN → FAT
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
76%
Return
FAT → DEN
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → FAT delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Fresno is 1 hour behind Denver.
DEN: MDT · FAT: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 5:00 PM in Fresno.
Distance & Flight Time
842 mi / 1,355 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m to 2h 57m.
Getting to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

DEN–FAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Fresno route.
Route details
Distance842 mi / 1,355 km
Flight time2h 25m to 2h 57m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights41 out / 35 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: FAT
IATA / ICAOFAT / KFAT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr2.6M
Elevation336 ft / 102 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to FAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport take approximately 2h 25m to 2h 57m. The route covers 842 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 41 nonstop flights per week from DEN to FAT. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJC, ABQ, SNA, CLD, OAK, RDD, IAH, PBI, BOS, GDL, DFW, SFO, SAN, SLC, LAS, LAX, PHX, SEA, PDX and IND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fresno is 1 hour behind Denver.
Yes, return flights from FAT to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DEN to FAT

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to FAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to FAT ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 842 miles (1,355 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 76 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.