Which airports can I use when flying from Richmond to Fresno?

Flights from Richmond to Fresno usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at Fresno Airterminal (FAT).

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Richmond to Fresno: • Economy Class • First Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Richmond to Fresno pass through?

Connecting flights from Richmond to Fresno most commonly pass through: • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 90% of one-stop connections • Denver Intl (DEN) - 10% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 47% on flights from Richmond to Fresno. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $442 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $823, a difference of $381. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Richmond to Fresno?

A nonstop flight from Richmond to Fresno takes 00m, covering 2,314 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Richmond 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 Richmond 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 $349 to $1,109. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Richmond to Fresno looking right now?

One-way fares from Richmond to Fresno are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $279, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 40m, compared with 8h 41m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

What is the time difference between Richmond and Fresno?

Fresno is 3 hours behind Richmond (Pacific Time vs Eastern 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 averaging $60 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Thrifty • Hertz • Budget • Alamo

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

Round-trip flights from Richmond to Fresno range from $448 to $648, with an average of $537 over the past 12 months. Anything below $448 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Richmond to Fresno?

Round-trip flights from Richmond to Fresno typically range from $448 to $648. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $349, on Delta.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Fresno. It’s 18% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 53% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Fresno?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Fresno at $448 round-trip. •November ($823) and May ($660) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 83% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Richmond to Fresno?

Delta ($349) and American Airlines ($385) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Richmond to Fresno according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Richmond to Fresno?

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is the most popular layover for the Richmond to Fresno route. 90% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DFW.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Richmond to Fresno?

Flights via Denver Intl (DEN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $518. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Richmond to Fresno which airport offers the shortest layover?

Denver Intl (DEN) had the shortest average connection time for Richmond to Fresno layovers at 4h 20m over the past 3 months.

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February

Cheapest • 17% price drop

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Cheapest • Avg $518 (round-trip)

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Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7

12:19 pm - 9:31 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-FAT Fresno Airterminal

12h 12m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Salt Lake City

5:23 pm - 11:39 amFAT Fresno Airterminal-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

15h 16m2 stops Salt Lake City New York John F Kennedy Intl

$349Delta

Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7

7:01 am - 2:03 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-FAT Fresno Airterminal

10h 02m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

11:03 am - 10:41 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

8h 38m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$385American Airlines

Tue, Feb 9 - Sat, Feb 20

7:00 am - 12:20 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-FAT Fresno Airterminal

8h 20m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

1:09 pm - 11:20 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 11m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$393American Airlines

Tue, Dec 15 - Thu, Dec 17

7:00 am - 4:43 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-FAT Fresno Airterminal

12h 43m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Salt Lake City

5:23 pm - 11:39 amFAT Fresno Airterminal-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

15h 16m2 stops Salt Lake City New York John F Kennedy Intl

$395Delta

Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7

12:19 pm - 9:31 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-FAT Fresno Airterminal

12h 12m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Salt Lake City

5:23 pm - 11:39 amFAT Fresno Airterminal-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

15h 16m2 stops Salt Lake City New York John F Kennedy Intl

$395Delta

Tue, Feb 9 - Sat, Feb 20

12:25 pm - 9:46 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-FAT Fresno Airterminal

12h 21m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Dallas/Fort Worth

7:00 am - 6:20 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

8h 20m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$398American Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7

12:19 pm - 9:31 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-FAT Fresno Airterminal

12h 12m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Salt Lake City

5:23 pm - 11:39 amFAT Fresno Airterminal-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

15h 16m2 stops Salt Lake City New York John F Kennedy Intl

$399Delta

Tue, Feb 9 - Sat, Feb 20

7:00 am - 5:29 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-FAT Fresno Airterminal

13h 29m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

6:00 am - 9:40 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

12h 40m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Philadelphia

$403American Airlines

Tue, Feb 9 - Sat, Feb 20

7:00 am - 12:20 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-FAT Fresno Airterminal

8h 20m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

1:09 pm - 11:20 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 11m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$408American Airlines

Tue, Feb 9 - Sat, Feb 20

12:25 pm - 9:46 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-FAT Fresno Airterminal

12h 21m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Dallas/Fort Worth

7:00 am - 6:20 pmFAT Fresno Airterminal-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

8h 20m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$413American Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Richmond to Fresno? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Richmond to Fresno departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Fresno?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Fresno. It’s 18% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 53% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Fresno? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Richmond to Fresno, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •February is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Fresno at $448 round-trip.
•November ($823) and May ($660) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 83% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Richmond to Fresno?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Richmond to Fresno:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Richmond to Fresno?
A nonstop flight from Richmond to Fresno takes 00m, covering 2,314 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Richmond 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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Richmond to Fresno flight?
Round-trip flights from Richmond to Fresno range from $448 to $648, with an average of $537 over the past 12 months. Anything below $448 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Richmond 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 $349 to $1,109. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Richmond to Fresno looking right now?
One-way fares from Richmond to Fresno are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $279, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Fresno Airterminal Airport (FAT)?
Fresno Airterminal Airport (FAT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $60 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
Which airports can I use when flying from Richmond to Fresno?
Flights from Richmond to Fresno usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at Fresno Airterminal (FAT).
Which airports do connecting flights from Richmond to Fresno pass through?
Connecting flights from Richmond to Fresno most commonly pass through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 90% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 10% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Richmond to Fresno?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 47% on flights from Richmond to Fresno. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $442 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $823, a difference of $381.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Richmond to Fresno?
Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 40m, compared with 8h 41m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).
What is the time difference between Richmond and Fresno?
Fresno is 3 hours behind Richmond (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $442, about $381 less than Sunday fares (46% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Richmond to Fresno trip for February. Fares historically average $448 round-trip in that month - typically $375 less than the most expensive month, which is November (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

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