Fresno to Los Angeles (FAT–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FAT–LAX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 209 miles in approximately 1h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AV, CM, NZ, OZ | 28 | 738, 7M8, E75L, E7W | 1h11-1h23 | Star Alliance | AV, CM, NZ, OZ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Fresno
| Metric | FAT→LAX | BFL→LAX | SBP→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FAT | – | 100 mi | 118 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 82 | – | 43 |
| Flight time | 1h 11m | 0h 36m | 1h 14m |
| Departure OTP | 50% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
FAT: PDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fresno, it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
FAT–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FAT to LAX
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 82 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FAT to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FAT to LAX ranges from 1 hours 11 minutes to 1 hours 24 minutes. The route covers a distance of 209 miles (337 km). There are approximately 82 weekly flights outbound and 62 return, totaling 144 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via BUR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bakersfield (BFL), San Luis Obispo (SBP) and Monterey (MRY).