Santa Barbara to Fresno (SBA–FAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SBA Airport Page →
162 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
SFO San Francisco 3h 23m ACCMLX → ACAVCM San Francisco (SFO) to Fresno flights
LAX Los Angeles 3h 26m ACAVCM → AVCMEJA Los Angeles (LAX) to Fresno flights
LAS Las Vegas 3h 36m EJAWN → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Fresno flights
SAN San Diego 3h 51m AS → ASJLWN San Diego (SAN) to Fresno flights
PHX Phoenix 4h 21m AAPD → AAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Fresno flights
PDX Portland 5h 31m AS → AS Portland (PDX) to Fresno flights
DEN Denver 5h 45m UAWN → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Fresno flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 1m AFDLKL → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Fresno flights
SEA Seattle 7h 23m ASAYQR → ASAYJL Seattle (SEA) to Fresno flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 42m AAQR → AABAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Fresno flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santa Barbara to Fresno
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
162 mi 1h 14m nonstop

SBA–FAT has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Fresno (FAT) Fresno to Santa Barbara flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SBA to FAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
SFO ~3h 23m LAX ~3h 26m LAS ~3h 36m SAN ~3h 51m PHX ~4h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
168
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
SBA → FAT
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
63%
Return
FAT → SBA
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SBA delays → FAT delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fresno from Santa Barbara

Nearby airports with service to Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
Metric SBA→FAT BUR→FAT LAX→FAT
Distance from SBA – 86 mi 88 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 8
Weekly flights ~1 – 78
Flight time 1h 14m 0h 34m 0h 37m
Departure OTP 75% – –
Burbank (BUR) to Fresno flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to Fresno flights · Long Beach (LGB) to Fresno flights
Airports within 200 miles of SBA 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 Santa Barbara.
SBA: PDT · FAT: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Barbara, it's 6:00 PM in Fresno.
Distance & Flight Time
162 mi / 261 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 14m gate to gate.
Facts

SBA–FAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Barbara to Fresno route.
Route details
Distance162 mi / 261 km
Flight time1h 14m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SBA
Full nameSanta Barbara Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSBA / KSBA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 SBA to FAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport take about 1h 14m gate to gate. The route covers 162 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include San Francisco, Los Angeles and Harry Reid.
Yes, return flights from FAT to SBA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BUR, LAX and LGB. 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 SBA to FAT

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SBA to FAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SBA to FAT is about 1 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 162 miles (261 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Francisco, Los Angeles and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Burbank (BUR), Los Angeles (LAX) and Long Beach (LGB).