Fresno to Denver (FAT–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FAT–DEN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 842 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 21 | 738, E75L | 2h25-2h33 | Star Alliance | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 8 | 737, 7M8, 7S7 | 2h20 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Denver from Fresno
| Metric | FAT→DEN | BIH→DEN | BFL→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FAT | – | 85 mi | 100 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 29 | 2 | 29 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 2h 12m | 2h 21m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
FAT: PDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fresno, it's 7:00 PM in Denver.
RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.
Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.
Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.
FAT–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FAT to DEN
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FAT to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FAT to DEN ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes to 2 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 842 miles (1,355 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LVK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bishop (BIH), Bakersfield (BFL) and San Luis Obispo (SBP).