Seattle to Fresno (SEA–FAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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73H
12:31 PM
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2:39 PM
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AS3343
AS Alaska
E75L
11:25 PM
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1:15 AM+1
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2h 50m
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AS3345
AS Alaska
E75
8:06 AM
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10:39 AM
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2h 33m
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AS127
AS Alaska
73J
2:33 PM
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4:55 PM
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2h 22m
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AS408
AS Alaska
73H
3:40 PM
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6:03 PM
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AS Alaska
E75L
4:19 PM
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6:42 PM
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Seattle to Fresno
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 749 mi 2h 8m nonstop -1h behind 18 1-stop hubs

SEA–FAT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 749 miles in approximately 2h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SEA–FAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 14 73H, E75L 2h08-2h50 78% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – AS
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SEA to FAT direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to FAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
SJC ~4h 19m RDD ~4h 28m OAK ~4h 52m SNA ~5h 21m ABQ ~6h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
869
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
SEA → FAT
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
25%
Return
FAT → SEA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
57%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays → FAT delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Fresno is 1 hour behind Seattle.
SEA: MDT · FAT: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 5:00 PM in Fresno.
Distance & Flight Time
749 mi / 1,206 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 8m to 2h 50m.
Getting to SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

Facts

SEA–FAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Fresno route.
Route details
Distance749 mi / 1,206 km
Flight time2h 8m to 2h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 16 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 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 SEA to FAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport take approximately 2h 8m to 2h 50m. The route covers 749 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from SEA to FAT. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJC, RDD, OAK, SNA, ABQ, IAH, BOS, SFO, LAX, LAS, SLC, PHX, DFW, SAN, PDX, DEN, GDL and IND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fresno is 1 hour behind Seattle.
Yes, return flights from FAT to SEA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 SEA to FAT

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SEA to FAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to FAT ranges from 2 hours 8 minutes to 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 749 miles (1,206 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.