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Cheapest round-trip
$224
Typical prices: $332-$489
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/21Fri 10/26
DEN - FAT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$297
Typical prices: $374-$519
United Airlines
Fri 10/12Wed 10/17
DEN - FAT • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with United Airlines and Southwest. Average duration is 2h 37m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 16 weeks in advance save around 48% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 22% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $266 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 31m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Denver to Fresno (DEN-FAT)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Denver to Fresno

Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 26
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7:31 am - 7:47 amDEN  Denver Intl-FAT Fresno Airterminal
25h 16m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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8:58 pm - 3:11 pmFAT  Fresno Airterminal-DEN Denver Intl
17h 13m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles
$224Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Mon, Sep 28
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12:42 pm - 8:34 amDEN  Denver Intl-FAT Fresno Airterminal
20h 52m2 stops Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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8:28 pm - 10:07 amFAT  Fresno Airterminal-DEN Denver Intl
12h 39m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$227Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25
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1:10 pm - 7:47 amDEN  Denver Intl-FAT Fresno Airterminal
19h 37m2 stops Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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8:51 pm - 12:18 pmFAT  Fresno Airterminal-DEN Denver Intl
14h 27m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$229Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:43 pm - 10:29 amDEN  Denver Intl-FAT Fresno Airterminal
21h 46m1 stop San Diego
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11:26 am - 9:13 pmFAT  Fresno Airterminal-DEN Denver Intl
8h 47m1 stop San Diego
$253Alaska Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26
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12:31 pm - 11:10 amDEN  Denver Intl-FAT Fresno Airterminal
23h 39m1 stop San Diego
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7:10 pm - 11:32 amFAT  Fresno Airterminal-DEN Denver Intl
15h 22m1 stop San Diego
$253Alaska Airlines
Fri, Jan 22 - Tue, Feb 2
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:45 pm - 9:53 amDEN  Denver Intl-FAT Fresno Airterminal
21h 08m1 stop San Diego
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10:35 am - 12:47 pmFAT  Fresno Airterminal-DEN Denver Intl
25h 12m1 stop San Diego
$253Alaska Airlines
Mon, Oct 12 - Sat, Oct 17
United Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 8:52 pmDEN  Denver Intl-FAT Fresno Airterminal
2h 27mnonstop
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5:00 am - 8:22 amFAT  Fresno Airterminal-DEN Denver Intl
2h 22mnonstop
$297United Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
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7:40 pm - 9:13 pmDEN  Denver Intl-FAT Fresno Airterminal
2h 33mnonstop
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5:00 am - 8:21 amFAT  Fresno Airterminal-DEN Denver Intl
2h 21mnonstop
$297United Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 4
Southwest Logo
12:30 pm - 2:00 pmDEN  Denver Intl-FAT Fresno Airterminal
2h 30mnonstop
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3:35 pm - 9:00 pmFAT  Fresno Airterminal-DEN Denver Intl
4h 25m1 stop San Diego
$303Southwest
Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6
Southwest Logo
3:30 pm - 9:55 pmDEN  Denver Intl-FAT Fresno Airterminal
7h 25m1 stop San Diego
Southwest Logo
12:00 pm - 3:15 pmFAT  Fresno Airterminal-DEN Denver Intl
2h 15mnonstop
$307Southwest
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Price, demand and travel trends for Denver to Fresno flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Denver to Fresno?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Denver to Fresno, it is 17% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 21% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Denver to Fresno?

  • April is the cheapest month to fly from Denver to Fresno at $318 round-trip.
  • January ($523) and December ($496) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 64% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Denver to Fresno the cheapest?

Flights from Denver to Fresno are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 48% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Denver to Fresno

 
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Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Expert on FAT

Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on DEN

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Key details for Denver to Fresno flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$107
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
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Your Denver to Fresno flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airline is ideal for a passenger flying in a wheelchair?

    You will be allowed to bring onboard personal foldable manual wheelchairs when flying with Air Canada. Electric wheelchairs will be checked in the cargo hold. This airline also offers passengers in a wheelchair priority boarding and accessible seating in the aircraft cabin for easy lavatory access. Additionally, Air Canada has trained personnel to provide passengers with wheelchair assistance at the airport during the flight and deplaning.

  • Which airline is ideal for unaccompanied minors traveling from Denver to Fresno?

    American Airlines offers unaccompanied minor services at an extra fee. The unaccompanied minor service for this airline involves the airline’s trained staff accompanying the minor throughout the trip, offering supervision and assistance. American Airlines is the ideal comfortable and safe airline for unaccompanied minors to fly from Denver to Fresno.

  • Which airline is ideal for families traveling with children?

    United Airlines allows families with small children to book seats adjacent to each other at no extra cost. Also, this airline will enable you to switch flights at no additional charge if no seats are available next to each other for a family traveling with young children. United Airlines features a Children’s Travel Kit to keep children entertained throughout the flight.

  • Which airline has the most generous carry-on and checked baggage allowance for economy class from Denver to Fresno?

    Southwest Airlines allows you to bring one carry-on bag and a personal item for free, provided they fit in the overhead cabin. Additionally, you can check in two bags not exceeding 50 lbs. at no charge when flying with this airline.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Denver to Fresno flights?

    Among airlines operating Denver to Fresno flights:

    • United Airlines: offers free seat selection
    • Southwest: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • What airlines are available from Denver to Fresno?

    2 airlines operate flights between Denver and Fresno. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • United Airlines
    • Southwest

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Denver to Fresno?

    Flights from Denver to Fresno usually depart from Denver Intl (DEN) and arrive at Fresno Airterminal (FAT).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Denver to Fresno flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class
    • Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Denver to Fresno?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Denver to Fresno:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Denver to Fresno?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $266 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $440 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Denver to Fresno?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Denver to Fresno?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Denver to Fresno pass through?

    One-stop flights from Denver to Fresno most commonly connect through:

    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 49% of one-stop connections
    • San Diego (SAN) - 43% of one-stop connections
    • Salt Lake City (SLC) - 6% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 2% of one-stop connections

    Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Denver to Fresno?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 32% on the Denver to Fresno route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $341 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $496, a difference of $155. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How are flight departures from Denver to Fresno spread across the day?

    Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Denver to Fresno flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Denver to Fresno?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Denver to Fresno:

    • Earliest: departs at 8:45 am and lands at 11:22 am
    • Latest: departs at 10:35 pm and lands at 1:12 am.

    The flight takes about 2h 37m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Denver to Fresno flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 49% above the route average of $409. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Denver to Fresno?

    A nonstop flight from Denver to Fresno takes 2h 37m, covering 841 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Denver to Fresno?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Denver to Fresno changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $224 to $897. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Denver to Fresno looking right now?

    One-way fares from Denver to Fresno are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $130, which is 51% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Denver to Fresno?

    Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 31m, compared with 5h 05m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 7h 43m via San Diego (SAN).

  • What is the time difference between Denver and Fresno?

    Fresno is 1 hour behind Denver (Pacific Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Fresno Airterminal Airport (FAT)?

    Fresno Airterminal Airport (FAT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Dollar
    · Budget
    · Thrifty
    · Hertz
    · Alamo

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Denver to Fresno flight?

    Round-trip flights from Denver to Fresno range from $332 to $489, with an average of $409 over the past 12 months. Anything below $332 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Denver to Fresno flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $341 - about $155 less than Monday (31% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 16 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 48% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Denver to Fresno trip for April. Fares historically average $318 round-trip in that month - typically $205 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Airport (LAS) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $266 round-trip on this route - about $174 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Fresno Airterminal Airport.
    - Piccadilly Inn Airport
    - Wyndham Garden Fresno Airport
    - Best Western Plus Fresno Airport Hotel
  • Your departure airport on your trip from Denver to Fresno will be Denver International Airport (DEN). This airport is the primary airport serving Denver and is approximately 25 miles from downtown. You can conveniently get to this airport via taxi, Uber, or Lyft. Alternatively, you can board the University of Colorado A Line train at Union Station and get to the airport terminal direct from downtown.
  • You will have a hassle-free early morning flight if you stay at a hotel close to the airport. Denver Airport Marriott at Gateway Park will be a perfect option for you since the hotel is close to Denver International Airport and offers complimentary airport shuttle services for its guests. We recommend Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Denver Airport, Hyatt Place Denver Airport, and Aloft Denver Airport at Gateway Park.
  • Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) will be your arrival airport on your trip from Denver to Fresno. This airport is approximately 6 miles from Downtown Fresno and convenient transportation options to and from the airport include taxi, Uber, Lyft, or Fresno Area Express.
  • Fairfield Inn & Suites Fresno Yosemite International Airport will be ideal accommodation for you when you land late at night at Fresno Yosemite International Airport. This hotel is close to the airport and offers complimentary airport shuttle services. Wyndham Garden Fresno Airport and Piccadilly Inn Airport will also be ideal options.
  • Lufthansa is the ideal environmentally friendly airline for your trip from Denver to Fresno. This airline invests in modern and fuel-efficient aircraft that minimize greenhouse gas emissions. Also, this airline takes part in recycling and waste management on the ground and during flights. Lufthansa puts in place measures for noise reduction that minimize noise pollution for communities near the airport.

Prefer to fly direct from Denver to Fresno?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Denver Intl Airport to Fresno Airterminal Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Denver Intl to Fresno Airterminal

Monday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Tuesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Friday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Saturday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Fresno Airterminal to Denver Intl

Monday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Tuesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Thursday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Friday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Saturday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

Sunday

Southwest,United Airlines

Southwest,United Airlines

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Denver to Fresno

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