$82 Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Fresno (FAT)

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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Fresno (SFO-FAT)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $82 for one-way flights and $163 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Hawaiian Airlines
Thu, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 18
SFO
San Francisco
FAT
Fresno
$163 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$163
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 13 from San Francisco to Fresno, returning Tue, Nov 18, priced at $163 found 3 days ago
United
Thu, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 6
SFO
San Francisco
FAT
Fresno
$179 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$179
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Sep 4 from San Francisco to Fresno, returning Sat, Sep 6, priced at $179 found 9 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 18
SFO
San Francisco
FAT
Fresno
$183 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$183
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Nov 4 from San Francisco to Fresno, returning Tue, Nov 18, priced at $183 found 1 day ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 10
SFO
San Francisco
FAT
Fresno
$184 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$184
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 6 from San Francisco to Fresno, returning Sat, Jan 10, priced at $184 found 4 days ago
United
Tue, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 19
SFO
San Francisco
FAT
Fresno
$184 Roundtrip, just found
$184
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Tue, Aug 12 from San Francisco to Fresno, returning Tue, Aug 19, priced at $184 just found
United
Thu, Sep 4 - Sat, Sep 6
SFO
San Francisco
FAT
Fresno
$186 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$186
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Sep 4 from San Francisco to Fresno, returning Sat, Sep 6, priced at $186 found 9 hours ago
United
Sat, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 7
SFO
San Francisco
FAT
Fresno
$187 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$187
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Sep 6 from San Francisco to Fresno, returning Sun, Sep 7, priced at $187 found 13 hours ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Thu, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 24
SFO
San Francisco
FAT
Fresno
$188 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$188
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 11 from San Francisco to Fresno, returning Wed, Sep 24, priced at $188 found 4 days ago
American Airlines
Tue, Aug 26 - Thu, Aug 28
SFO
San Francisco
FAT
Fresno
$315 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$315
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 26 from San Francisco to Fresno, returning Thu, Aug 28, priced at $315 found 6 days ago
Southwest Airlines
Sat, Sep 20 - Wed, Sep 24
SFO
San Francisco
FAT
Fresno
$363 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$363
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 20 from San Francisco to Fresno, returning Wed, Sep 24, priced at $363 found 1 day ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Fresno (FAT)

January is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $171 - $374 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near Fresno

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Fresno Yosemite Intl. FAT. Cheapest and Closest option available. Average driving time to city center is 9 minutes. Flights from $184
FAT
Fresno Yosemite Intl.
CheapestClosest
Average driving time to city center9 min
Flights from $184
Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Fresno (FAT)
Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Fresno Yosemite Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$162
Distance
158 mi
Average flight time
1 hour 8 mins

San Francisco to Fresno Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Francisco to Fresno

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San Francisco to Fresno are during the month of November. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Fresno with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Fresno

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Francisco to Fresno: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San Francisco to Fresno

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San Francisco to Fresno in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $82 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San Francisco to Fresno flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San Francisco to Fresno airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) cost?
Score cheap return flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) starting at $179. Book your seat and get ready for takeoff. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a United flight leaving SFO on August 8 2025 and touching down at FAT. The price was last updated on July 23 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SFO to FAT?
The cheapest flights from SFO to FAT are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT)?
You can fly straight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) on a United Airlines flight.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from SFO to FAT?
Currently, the cheapest airline operating one-way flights from SFO to FAT is United. You can jet off on this route from $204. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from SFO on September 27 2025. Prices were last updated on July 23 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT)?
Each day, an average of 2 direct flights take off from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT). Select the departure time that best fits your itinerary.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT)?
More travelers fly between SFO and FAT at 8 AM than at any other time. Looking to skip the crowds? Consider flying outside peak hours and it's possible you'll save on your ticket as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from SFO to FAT?
Friday offers the most flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT). Consider jetting off on this day and you'll have the best chance of finding a departure that fits your itinerary.
What is the earliest flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT)?
San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)'s first flight to Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) takes off at approximately 8:53AM UTC-8. With a total travel time of 1h 15m, you'll touch down at around 10:08AM UTC-8.
How long does it take to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT)?
It takes around 1 hour and 10 minutes to fly the 160 mi from SFO to FAT.
What airline has the least delays from SFO to FAT?
United Airlines has the strongest track record for on-time direct flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT), with an on-time score of 82%. Use the Expedia App to view your journey status before you take off and get real-time updates about any trip changes.
What is the best time to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT)?
Select a flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) that leaves before 3 PM to reduce the risk of delays and cancellations. Departures after this hour have a 22% higher chance of being canceled, on average.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Fresno from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
If you've booked a direct flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Fresno, Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) is the only airport you can land at.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) last-minute?
Waiting until just before your departure to book your flight from SFO to FAT generally means paying more. While you may find some last-minute deals, they aren't always guaranteed. Allow some flexibility in your schedule for the best chance of snagging a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a SFO to FAT flight and hotel package?
You can save money by securing a SFO to FAT flight and hotel package compared to booking separately. In fact, you could save hundreds of dollars by bundling with Expedia. And it's easy to manage everything in one place. After selecting your ideal flights and accommodations, you can add extras such as tours, activities and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT)?
It's generally possible to cancel or reschedule your SFO to FAT flight. However, for bookings made more than 24 hours ago, additional fees may apply. Refer to your airline's policies in your itinerary to see what changes are allowed and if any costs are involved. You'll also find further details on our Customer Service portal.

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