San Francisco to Fresno (SFO–FAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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157 mi airlines 71/wk
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CM2439
CM Copa
CR2
11:05 AM
PDT T3
12:13 PM
PDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5958
UA United
CRJ
11:05 AM
PDT T3
12:13 PM
PDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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UA5383
UA United
CRJ
12:13 PM
PDT T3
1:29 PM
PDT
1h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5652
UA United
E7W
4:50 PM
PDT T3
6:19 PM
PDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4336
AC Air Canada
E75L
7:00 PM
PDT T3
8:11 PM
PDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2034
AV avianca
E75L
7:00 PM
PDT T3
8:11 PM
PDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1450
CM Copa
CR7
7:10 PM
PDT T3
8:20 PM
PDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3849
AC Air Canada
CR7
7:10 PM
PDT T3
8:20 PM
PDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4739
UA United
CR7
7:10 PM
PDT T3
8:20 PM
PDT
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5271
UA United
CRJ
10:45 PM
PDT T3
11:56 PM
PDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4333
AC Air Canada
E75L
6:41 AM
PDT
7:50 AM
PDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4345
AC Air Canada
E7W
6:41 AM
PDT
7:50 AM
PDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5338
UA United
E7W
7:26 AM
PDT
8:35 AM
PDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1158
CM Copa
E7W
7:26 AM
PDT
8:35 AM
PDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
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UA5737
UA United
CRJ
10:45 AM
PDT
11:54 AM
PDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AV2035
AV avianca
CRJ
10:45 AM
PDT
11:54 AM
PDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM2445
CM Copa
CR2
1:15 PM
PDT
2:24 PM
PDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5974
UA United
CRJ
1:15 PM
PDT
2:24 PM
PDT
1h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4769
UA United
CRJ
2:04 PM
PDT
3:15 PM
PDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5349
UA United
E7W
6:20 PM
PDT
7:31 PM
PDT
1h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Francisco to Fresno
4 carriers, 71 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 71 Flights/wk 157 mi 0h 31m nonstop 19 1-stop hubs

SFO–FAT is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Air Canada and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 157 miles in approximately 0h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFO–FAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 35 CR7, CRJ, E7W 1h08-1h29 81% Star Alliance
AC Air Canada 14 CR7, E75L 1h10-1h11 81% Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 14 CR2, CR7 1h08-1h10 81% Star Alliance
AV avianca 7 E75L 1h11 81% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CR2 Canadair Regional Jet 200 – CM
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AC, CM, UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – AC, AV
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + AV + CM + UA (70 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SFO to FAT direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
10
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
71
Outbound / wk
70
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to FAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
901
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
SFO → FAT
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
72%
Return
FAT → SFO
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays → FAT delays →

Other ways to reach Fresno from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
Metric SFO→FAT OAK→FAT SJC→FAT
Distance from SFO 11 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 1 1
Weekly flights 71
Flight time 0h 31m 1h 10m 0h 33m
Departure OTP 81%
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Fresno Yosemite International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in Fresno.
Distance & Flight Time
157 mi / 253 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 31m to 1h 29m.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

SFO–FAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Fresno route.
Route details
Distance157 mi / 253 km
Flight time0h 31m to 1h 29m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights71 out / 70 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: FAT
IATA / ICAOFAT / KFAT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr2.6M
Elevation336 ft / 102 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to FAT flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport take approximately 0h 31m to 1h 29m. The route covers 157 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, avianca, Copa Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 71 nonstop flights per week from SFO to FAT. The return direction has about 70 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJC, RDD, SNA, CLD, ABQ, IAH, GDL, PBI, LAX, BOS, SAN, LAS, SLC, SEA, DEN, PHX, DFW, PDX and IND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FAT to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK and SJC. 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 SFO to FAT

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, avianca, Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With 71 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SFO to FAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to FAT ranges from 0 hours 31 minutes to 1 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 157 miles (253 km). There are approximately 71 weekly flights outbound and 70 return, totaling 141 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK) and San Jose (SJC).