Los Angeles to Fresno (LAX–FAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CM1999
CM Copa
E75L
10:31 AM
PDT T7
11:50 AM
PDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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UA5299
UA United
E75L
10:31 AM
PDT T8
11:50 AM
PDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AV2370
AV avianca
320
4:40 PM
PDT T7
5:50 PM
PDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2064
UA United
320
4:50 PM
PDT T7
6:00 PM
PDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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UA1307
UA United
7M9
7:30 PM
PDT T7
8:40 PM
PDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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CM1998
CM Copa
7M9
7:30 PM
PDT T7
8:40 PM
PDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5867
UA United
E7W
9:00 PM
PDT T7
10:19 PM
PDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AV2365
AV avianca
320
6:04 AM
PDT
7:15 AM
PDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
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UA2645
UA United
320
6:15 AM
PDT
7:26 AM
PDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
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CM2004
CM Copa
320
6:15 AM
PDT
7:26 AM
PDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
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UA4796
UA United
E7W
7:16 AM
PDT
8:38 AM
PDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
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UA5307
UA United
E75L
2:02 PM
PDT
3:23 PM
PDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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AV2367
AV avianca
E7W
2:02 PM
PDT
3:23 PM
PDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM2005
CM Copa
E75L
2:14 PM
PDT
3:35 PM
PDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Los Angeles to Fresno
4 carriers, 37 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 37 Flights/wk 209 mi 1h 10m nonstop 21 1-stop hubs

LAX–FAT is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Copa Airlines and avianca lead the route. The flight covers 209 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–FAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 16 320, 7M9, E75L, E7W 1h10-1h19 94% Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 14 7M9, E75L 1h10-1h19 94% Star Alliance
AV avianca 7 320 1h10 94% Star Alliance
DL Delta Air Lines 1 94% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AV, UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – CM, UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – CM, UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AV + CM + UA (37 flights/wk, 97%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 3%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to FAT direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
37
Outbound / wk
43
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to FAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
955
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
LAX → FAT
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
100%
Return
FAT → LAX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays → FAT delays →

Other ways to reach Fresno from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
Metric LAX→FAT SNA→FAT CLD→FAT
Distance from LAX 36 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1 1
Weekly flights 37 1
Flight time 1h 10m 1h 2m 0h 54m
Departure OTP 94%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Fresno Yosemite International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Fresno is 0 hours the same as Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · FAT: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in Fresno.
Distance & Flight Time
209 mi / 337 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m to 1h 19m.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

LAX–FAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Fresno route.
Route details
Distance209 mi / 337 km
Flight time1h 10m to 1h 19m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights37 out / 43 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: FAT
IATA / ICAOFAT / KFAT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr2.6M
Elevation336 ft / 102 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to FAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport take approximately 1h 10m to 1h 19m. The route covers 209 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: avianca, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 37 nonstop flights per week from LAX to FAT. The return direction has about 43 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJC, OAK, SNA, RDD, ABQ, IAH, PBI, BOS, SFO, SAN, DFW, LAS, PHX, GDL, SEA, SLC, DEN, PDX, BJX, MLM and IND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FAT to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA, CLD and SAN. 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 LAX to FAT

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) are connected by nonstop service from avianca, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

LAX to FAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to FAT ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 209 miles (337 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 80 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Carlsbad (CLD) and San Diego (SAN).