Redding to Fresno (RDD–FAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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293 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
SFO San Francisco 3h 17m CMCMDUA → AVCMUA San Francisco (SFO) to Fresno flights
LAX Los Angeles 4h 10m CMUA → AVCMNZ Los Angeles (LAX) to Fresno flights
SEA Seattle 6h 3m ASQR → ASAYJL Seattle (SEA) to Fresno flights
DEN Denver 8h 8m UA → LXUAWN Denver (DEN) to Fresno flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Redding to Fresno
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 293 mi 1h 44m nonstop

RDD–FAT had nonstop service from Empire Airlines Inc., last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 293 miles in 1h 44m.

Also explore RDD Routes FAT Routes RDD Live Flights FAT Live Flights FAT Delays
All flights from Fresno (FAT) Fresno to Redding flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop RDD–FAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EM Empire Airlines Inc. 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EM (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDD to FAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
SFO ~3h 17m LAX ~4h 10m SEA ~6h 3m DEN ~8h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
64
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
RDD → FAT
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
Return
FAT → RDD
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FAT delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fresno from Redding

Nearby airports with service to Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
Metric RDD→FAT SMF→FAT MFR→FAT
Distance from RDD – 131 mi 132 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 1h 44m 0h 56m 4h 26m
Sacramento (SMF) to Fresno flights · Medford (MFR) to Fresno flights · Santa Rosa (STS) to Fresno flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDD with service to Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Redding, it's 6:00 PM in Fresno.
Distance & Flight Time
293 mi / 471 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 44m gate to gate.
Facts

RDD–FAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Redding to Fresno route.
Route details
Distance293 mi / 471 km
Flight time1h 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDD
Full nameRedding Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAORDD / KRDD
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation505 ft / 154 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 RDD to FAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Redding Municipal Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport take about 1h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 293 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from RDD to FAT: Empire Airlines Inc.. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 44m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include San Francisco, Los Angeles and Seattle–Tacoma.
Nearby alternatives include SMF, MFR and STS. 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 RDD to FAT

Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) had nonstop service from Empire Airlines Inc., last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

RDD to FAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDD to FAT is about 1 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 293 miles (471 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Francisco, Los Angeles and Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sacramento (SMF), Medford (MFR) and Santa Rosa (STS).