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$148 Find cheap flights from Fresno to San Francisco

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Fresno to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Fresno to San Francisco (FAT-SFO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Fresno to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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8:00 am - 7:41 amFAT-SFO
23h 41m1 stop
9:55 am - 11:12 amSFO-FAT
1h 17mnonstop
$268United Airlines
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Sat, May 18 - Sun, May 19
6:00 pm - 7:00 pmFAT-SFO
1h 00mnonstop
4:10 pm - 5:17 pmSFO-FAT
1h 07mnonstop
$279United Airlines
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Sat, Jul 20 - Wed, Aug 7
12:10 pm - 12:26 pmFAT-SFO
24h 16m1 stop
6:00 am - 9:35 pmSFO-FAT
15h 35m1 stop
$304Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 10
6:00 am - 9:45 amFAT-SFO
3h 45m1 stop
8:00 am - 9:18 amSFO-FAT
25h 18m1 stop
$334Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Sep 28 - Tue, Oct 1
6:50 am - 7:50 amFAT-SFO
1h 00mnonstop
4:10 pm - 8:19 pmSFO-FAT
4h 09m1 stop
$337United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 28 - Tue, Jul 9
6:02 pm - 7:05 pmFAT-SFO
1h 03mnonstop
4:15 pm - 5:20 pmSFO-FAT
1h 05mnonstop
$339United Airlines
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Sat, Sep 28 - Tue, Oct 1
4:29 pm - 10:52 pmFAT-SFO
30h 23m3 stops
7:05 pm - 2:55 pmSFO-FAT
19h 50m2 stops
Wed, Jun 12 - Wed, Jun 19
9:40 pm - 10:52 pmFAT-SFO
25h 12m2 stops
5:45 pm - 4:35 pmSFO-FAT
22h 50m2 stops
Fri, Jun 28 - Tue, Jul 9
12:51 pm - 10:16 pmFAT-SFO
9h 25m2 stops
9:32 am - 9:48 pmSFO-FAT
12h 16m2 stops
$981American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 12 - Wed, Jun 19
6:18 am - 6:27 pmFAT-SFO
12h 09m2 stops
5:53 pm - 12:53 amSFO-FAT
7h 00m2 stops
$991American Airlines
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Thu, Jul 4 - Sun, Jul 7

Flights from Fresno to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Fresno to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Fresno to San Francisco?

The average price of all flights from Fresno to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Fresno to San Francisco, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from San Francisco, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Fresno to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Fresno to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Fresno to San Francisco is October, where tickets cost $183 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and June, where the average cost of tickets is $328 and $314 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Fresno to San Francisco?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Fresno to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Fresno to San Francisco, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 41 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Fresno to San Francisco?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Fresno to San Francisco found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $268 on United Airlines, followed by Alaska Airlines ($304). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $148 on United Airlines and from $168 on Alaska Airlines.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Fresno and San Francisco?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Fresno to San Francisco.
There is just one airline that flies from Fresno to San Francisco direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is $138.

How many flights are there between Fresno and San Francisco per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 5 nonstop flights that take off from Fresno and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 1h 04m. The most common departure time is 6:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 28 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Fresno and San Francisco?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Fresno to San Francisco take?

A direct flight to San Francisco will take on average 1h 03m to travel the 157 miles flying distance from Fresno.

What’s the earliest departure time from Fresno to San Francisco?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Fresno at 6:33 am and will be landing in San Francisco at 7:38 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Fresno to San Francisco?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Fresno to San Francisco jets off at 6:15 pm and lands at 7:20 pm.

Good to know

Low season

April

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$148
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Fresno to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Fresno to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Fresno to San Francisco

  • What is the weight restriction for checked baggage on Alaska Airlines flights from Fresno (FAT) to San Francisco (SFO) for Economy class passengers?

    In this class, passengers are allowed a single carry-on-sized bag not exceeding 22" x 14" x 9" in height, length, and width. Small personal items like a purse or an umbrella are allowed on board. Additionally, passengers are allowed 51 lbs of checked baggage on board.

  • How many layover spots are there from Fresno to San Francisco?

    If you fly with United Airlines, you will likely have layovers at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for 4 hours and at Denver International Airport (DEN) for 1h. Alaska Airlines flying this route has stops at San Diego International Airport (SAN) for 42 minutes and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) for 2 hours.

  • What airlines are suitable for families from Fresno to San Francisco?

    United Airlines provides numerous perks and amenities that enhance the family travel experience. Families traveling with United can take advantage of early boarding, allowing them to settle in and secure overhead bin space for their belongings. Families can pre-select their seats together, ensuring that parents and children can sit close to each other during the flight. United Airlines' in-flight entertainment system offers a wide selection of movies, TV shows, and games.

  • Which airlines cater best to the needs of business travelers flying from Fresno (FAT) to San Francisco (SFO)?

    Alaska Airlines provides a corporate travel program called "EasyBiz," specifically designed to streamline and enhance the travel experience for business travelers. EasyBiz provides access to discounted fares and exclusive deals for corporate travelers, ensuring cost savings for businesses. Furthermore, Alaska Airlines offers dedicated customer support for EasyBiz members, ensuring swift assistance and personalized service when needed.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Fresno to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Fresno to San Francisco was $148 for a one-way ticket and $268 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Fresno and San Francisco?

    A passport is not required to fly from Fresno to San Francisco.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Fresno to San Francisco?

    American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Fresno to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Fresno to San Francisco?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Fresno to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Fresno to San Francisco?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Fresno and San Francisco.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Fresno to San Francisco?

    There are nonstop flights from Fresno to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Fresno to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Fresno to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Fresno to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Fresno is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Fresno to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Fresno with another airline. Booking your flights between Fresno and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Fresno to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Fresno up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from FAT to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $188 or less one-way and $479 or less round-trip.
  • United Airlines recognizes the importance of accommodating various dietary considerations for all its passengers, including those flying from Fresno (FAT) to San Francisco (SFO). Passengers can request special meals during the booking process or by contacting United's customer service before their flight. Some special meal options include vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, halal, and lactose-free meals.
  • United Airlines provides passengers with several options for upgrading to First Class between Fresno and San Francisco. Passengers can redeem their accumulated miles for an upgrade, depending on availability and the fare class of their original ticket. United Airlines also offers the opportunity to bid for an upgrade through its PlusPoints program. Passengers with eligible tickets can place a bid for an upgrade, and if successful, they will be notified before the flight.
  • Alaska Airlines provides three main cabin classes on flights from Fresno to San Francisco: First Class, Premium Class, and Main Cabin. First Class offers an enhanced experience with spacious seating, dedicated overhead bin space, and personalized service. Premium Class is a step above the main cabin, offering extra legroom, greater recline, and priority boarding, providing a more spacious and relaxed journey. The main cabin provides a comfortable travel experience with standard amenities and services.
  • United Airlines has a comprehensive policy to ensure the safety and comfort of unaccompanied minors (UMs) traveling alone from Fresno to San Francisco. Children aged 5 to 11 years traveling alone must use the Unaccompanied Minor service provided by the airline. This service provides assistance and supervision throughout the journey, from check-in to arrival at the destination.
  • United Airlines has a code-sharing agreement with its regional partner SkyWest Airlines. This partnership allows Fresno to San Francisco passengers to book flights with United Airlines but fly on SkyWest-operated flights. Similarly, Alaska Airlines has a code-sharing agreement with regional airline Horizon Air, allowing passengers to book flights with Alaska Airlines but fly on Horizon Air-operated flights.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Fresno to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from Airterminal to San Francisco, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Fresno Airterminal to San Francisco

Monday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +4 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +4 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +4 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +4 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +4 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +4 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +4 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

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Nonstop returns

San Francisco to Fresno Airterminal

Monday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +4 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +4 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +4 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +4 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +4 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +4 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Avianca, +4 more

Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +5 more

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Top airline flying from Fresno to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Fresno to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Fresno to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11090 reviews
7.2Comfort
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
6.7Food
7.1Entertainment
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Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

2.0 MediocreTed, May 2024IAD - SFO
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Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

United airline kept delaying our flight back to Phoenix for 8 hours before they cancelled it! If they know that we are not flying out for whatever the reason is, why did they keep lying to us for hours. We could find another flight earlier or even find a hotel with a shuttle. But cancellation at about midnight was not fun. We stayed in the airport all night till the following morning when we bought an Alaska tickets to go back to Phoenix. Total of 14 hours in the airport.

Poor seating comfort, seat cushion too thin, very uncomfortable. My luggage didi not make the flight due to equipment change. At least. United had it delivered the next day. I was without my toilet items for one day.

My experience is based on one crew member. I had found my seat and sat down but there was a gentleman to claimed to the flight attendant I was in his seat. She then came to me and curtly said, "I need your ticket!" No hi, no excuse me may I see your boarding pass? NOTHING! I was taken aback by her attitude and she repeated herself, "your ticket?!?!" I calmly responded with ok, here you go. Only to discover the gentleman was looking at the wrong boarding pass. She gave me back my ticket with no apology. She then was curt with another man who was putting his coat in the overhead bin, already helped by another flight attendant who said it was fine. She realizes it's ok and then asks him if he drinks. The look on the man's face was priceless. She said she was going to comp him drinks. He gets offered a comp drink for a coat as well as an apology, and I got no apology.

Flight cancelled because of the grounded 737s. United was good about it and got us onto a later Alaska Airlines flight to Oakland (not San Francisco as originally intended). Had to go through security again and my wife dropped her MacBook Pro, which broke, a $2,500 whoopsie. But we made it home.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Fresno to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/27Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 04mFAT-SFO
$148
6/3Mon
1 stopAlaska Airlines
13h 08mFAT-SFO
$168
6/26Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 04mFAT-SFO
$170
7/3Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
13h 10mFAT-SFO
$185
5/27Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
3h 35mFAT-SFO
$198
6/26Wed
1 stopAlaska Airlines
4h 12mFAT-SFO
$202
5/20Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 05mFAT-SFO
$205
6/3Mon
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
19h 57mFAT-SFO
$208
5/30Thu
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
17h 29mFAT-SFO
$222
6/4Tue
3 stops
24h 26mFAT-SFO
$227

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Last minute flights from Fresno to San Francisco

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Fresno to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/9Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 07mFAT-SFO
5/23Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 11mSFO-FAT
$403
5/9Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
18h 14mFAT-SFO
5/23Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 13mSFO-FAT
$453
5/10Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 31mFAT-SFO
5/12Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
14h 11mSFO-FAT
$471
5/9Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
16h 48mFAT-SFO
5/23Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 11mSFO-FAT
$472
5/10Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 05mFAT-SFO
5/15Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
14h 11mSFO-FAT
$478
5/9Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 05mFAT-SFO
5/23Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 12mSFO-FAT
$524
5/10Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 05mFAT-SFO
5/15Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 16mSFO-FAT
$544
5/9Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 27mFAT-SFO
5/23Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
7h 45mSFO-FAT
$860
5/10Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
12h 48mFAT-SFO
5/15Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 15mSFO-FAT
$991
5/10Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
12h 48mFAT-SFO
5/12Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 23mSFO-FAT
$1,023

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Fresno - San Francisco Flights

Departure:

Fresno (FAT)United States

Destination:

San Francisco (SFO)United States

Return flight deals:

San Francisco - Fresno

Cabin classes:

$1,204
$756
$504
$302

Compare transportation modes for Fresno to San Francisco

Average priceAverage duration
Flights$1,5001h 00m
Trains$480h 00m