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

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UA1774
UA United
7M8
5:16 AM
PDT
8:36 AM
MDT
2h 20m
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UA5787
UA United
CR7
9:00 AM
PDT
12:28 PM
MDT
2h 28m
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WN3630
WN Southwest
737
11:40 AM
PDT
2:55 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
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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
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WN1775
WN Southwest
7S7
1:10 PM
PDT
4:30 PM
MDT
2h 20m
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UA5193
UA United
6:05 PM
PDT
9:49 PM
MDT
2h 44m
M T W T F S S
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UA5655
UA United
E7W
11:28 AM
MDT
1:20 PM
PDT
2h 52m
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UA5522
UA United
E75L
11:30 AM
MDT
1:27 PM
PDT
2h 57m
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WN2937
WN Southwest
737
12:35 PM
MDT
2:00 PM
PDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2091
WN Southwest
7S7
12:55 PM
MDT
2:20 PM
PDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN3152
WN Southwest
7S7
2:15 PM
MDT
3:40 PM
PDT
2h 25m
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WN2190
WN Southwest
7M8
2:20 PM
MDT
3:45 PM
PDT
2h 25m
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WN3961
WN Southwest
7S7
3:00 PM
MDT
4:25 PM
PDT
2h 25m
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UA5978
UA United
E7W
3:45 PM
MDT
5:37 PM
PDT
2h 52m
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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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Fresno to Denver
2 carriers, 35 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 35 Flights/wk 842 mi 2h 15m nonstop +1h ahead 21 1-stop hubs

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 15m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FAT–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 22 7M8, CR7, E7W 2h20-2h44 86% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 13 737, 7M8, 7S7 2h15-2h20 86%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA, WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (22 flights/wk, 63%)
Unaffiliated: WN (13 flights/wk, 37%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FAT to DEN direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
35
Outbound / wk
41
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FAT to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
995
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
FAT → DEN
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
87%
Return
DEN → FAT
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FAT delays → DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Fresno

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric FAT→DEN BIH→DEN BFL→DEN
Distance from FAT 85 mi 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 35 9 21
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 22m 2h 33m
Departure OTP 86%
Airports within 200 miles of FAT with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Fresno, it's 7:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
842 mi / 1,355 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m to 2h 44m.
Getting from DEN

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.

Denver Climate

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

Key statistics for the Fresno to Denver route.
Route details
Distance842 mi / 1,355 km
Flight time2h 15m to 2h 44m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights35 out / 41 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: FAT
IATA / ICAOFAT / KFAT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr2.6M
Elevation336 ft / 102 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FAT to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 2h 15m to 2h 44m. The route covers 842 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 35 nonstop flights per week from FAT to DEN. The return direction has about 41 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PVU, SBA, OAK, SMF, SNA, MRY, FCA, IND, ATL, GDL, PDX, HNL, SLC, LAX, PHX, LAS, SFO, SAN, DFW, SEA and RNO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Fresno.
Yes, return flights from DEN to FAT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BIH, BFL and SBP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 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 35 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 15 minutes to 2 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 842 miles (1,355 km). There are approximately 35 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 76 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PVU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bishop (BIH), Bakersfield (BFL) and San Luis Obispo (SBP).