Minneapolis to Fresno (MSP–FAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MSP Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between MSP and FAT. Nearest airports to MSP with scheduled service: Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC, 62 mi) · Rochester International Airport (RST, 76 mi) · Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU, 85 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 23m ACAFCM → LXUAWN Denver (DEN) to Fresno flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 32m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Fresno flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 41m AFDLKE → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Fresno flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 54m AAAFAS → AAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Fresno flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 2m AFAMDL → AVCMNZ Los Angeles (LAX) to Fresno flights
SAN San Diego 6h 5m AFDLKE → ASJLWN San Diego (SAN) to Fresno flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 13m AFCADL → AVCMUA San Francisco (SFO) to Fresno flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 40m AAAFAM → AABAG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Fresno flights
SEA Seattle 7h AFAMAS → ASAYJL Seattle (SEA) to Fresno flights
PDX Portland 7h 1m AFAMAS → AS Portland (PDX) to Fresno flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Fresno
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between MSP and FAT, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Fresno (FAT) Fresno to Minneapolis flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to FAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
DEN ~5h 23m SLC ~5h 32m LAS ~5h 41m PHX ~5h 54m LAX ~6h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
988
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → FAT
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
88%
Return
FAT → MSP
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → FAT delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Fresno is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · FAT: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 4:00 PM in Fresno.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

Facts

MSP–FAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Fresno route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: FAT
Full nameFresno Yosemite International Airport
IATA / ICAOFAT / KFAT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr2.6M
Elevation336 ft / 102 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to FAT flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Salt Lake City and Harry Reid.
Fresno is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Salt Lake City and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.