San Francisco to Fresno (SFO–FAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SFO–FAT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 157 miles in approximately 0h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, CM, EK | 35 | CRJ, E7W | 1h16-1h27 | Star Alliance | AC, AV, CM, EK | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Fresno from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→FAT | OAK→FAT | SJC→FAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 106 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 0h 41m | 0h 56m | 0h 33m |
| Departure OTP | 91% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · FAT: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in Fresno.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to FAT
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 106 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 41 minutes to 1 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 157 miles (253 km). There are approximately 106 weekly flights outbound and 71 return, totaling 177 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via NUQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Santa Rosa (STS).