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Cheapest round-trip
$109
Typical prices: $154-$377
Alaska Airlines
Sat 9/5Sun 9/6
SAN - FAT • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$97
Typical prices: $247-$477
Southwest
Mon 8/17Mon 8/24
SAN - FAT • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Average duration is 1h 24m
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Fresno (SAN-FAT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Fresno 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Fresno

Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 6
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:27 pm - 7:52 pm
SAN
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FAT
1h 25mnonstop
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11:11 am - 12:35 pm
FAT
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SAN
1h 24mnonstop
$109Alaska Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Sep 22
Southwest Logo
8:30 am - 9:50 am
SAN
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FAT
1h 20mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 7:45 am
FAT
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SAN
1h 15mnonstop
$117Southwest
Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 23
Southwest Logo
8:45 pm - 10:05 pm
SAN
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FAT
1h 20mnonstop
Southwest Logo
9:45 am - 3:25 pm
FAT
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SAN
5h 40m
1 stop
$127Southwest
Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Sep 22
Southwest Logo
8:30 am - 9:50 am
SAN
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FAT
1h 20mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 11:40 am
FAT
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SAN
6h 10m
2 stops
$132Southwest
Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 6:19 pm
SAN
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FAT
1h 19mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:38 pm - 4:54 pm
FAT
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SAN
1h 16mnonstop
$137Alaska Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 24
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10:00 pm - 11:25 pm
SAN
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FAT
1h 25mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 7:25 am
FAT
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SAN
1h 24mnonstop
$140Alaska Airlines
Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 23
Southwest Logo
3:20 pm - 11:00 pm
SAN
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FAT
7h 40m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:20 pm - 6:40 pm
FAT
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SAN
5h 20m
1 stop
$142Southwest
Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 23
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8:45 pm - 10:05 pm
SAN
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FAT
1h 20mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:25 pm - 6:40 pm
FAT
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SAN
1h 15mnonstop
$147Southwest
Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Aug 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:58 pm - 7:21 pm
SAN
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FAT
1h 23mnonstop
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8:46 am - 10:12 am
FAT
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SAN
1h 26mnonstop
$152Alaska Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 6
United Airlines Logo
2:24 pm - 7:52 pm
SAN
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FAT
5h 28m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:23 am - 12:13 pm
FAT
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SAN
4h 50m
1 stop
$153United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Fresno flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego 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 San Diego to Fresno departing in September.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Diego to Fresno clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For San Diego to Fresno, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Fresno back to San Diego, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Fresno, 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 San Diego to Fresno is April, where tickets cost $182 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $377 and $278 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Fresno, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Fresno, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 57% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Diego to Fresno

 
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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on SAN

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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.

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Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$49
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 21% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Fresno

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Fresno 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 San Diego to Fresno

  • Does San Diego International Airport offer parking services?

    If you want to leave your vehicle at San Diego International Airport, they offer both long-term and short-term parking services. The available parking options at SAN Airport include Terminal 1 parking lot and Terminal 2 parking lot, both suitable for passengers traveling for a weekend away or a business trip. Passengers traveling for an extended period can park at the long-term lot. We recommend passengers check prices online and reserve by booking.

  • Which family facilities are available at the departure and arrival airports?

    San Diego International Airport offers baby care facilities such as lactation rooms. Mothers can comfortably pump and breastfeed in private places. The rooms have electrical outlets, sinks, seats, and artwork. Find the rooms at Terminals 1 and 2. For passengers who want to change their baby's diapers, pump, and breastfeed on arrival at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), there is a mother's room on the airside between Gates 1 and 3.

  • How can you travel from downtown San Diego to San Diego International Airport?

    San Diego International Airport is located about 3.5 miles from downtown San Diego. Passengers can travel by bus, taxi, town car, shuttle, or by foot. The bus is the cheapest means of transport and departs from Broadway and Union St. and drops passengers outside Terminal 1. Passengers in a hurry can use a taxi, but it is the most expensive.

  • Where can you have meals at the arrival airport?

    Passengers at FAT can buy food from the food concessions operating throughout the airport. Nearby hotels offer free shuttle services where passengers can relax and enjoy their meals on arrival. These hotels include Wyndham Garden Fresno Yosemite Airport, Quality Inn Fresno Yosemite, Fairfield Inn & Suites Fresno Yosemite International Airport, and Best Western Plus Fresno Yosemite International Airport.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Fresno was $59 for a one-way ticket and $97 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

    The Embraer 170 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to Fresno flight route.

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

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Diego and Fresno.

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Fresno, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Fresno are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $182 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $236 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 San Diego to Fresno.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Fresno from San Diego 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 San Diego to Fresno?

    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 Fresno with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and FAT 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 San Diego to Fresno?

    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 Fresno from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Fresno

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $93 or less one-way and $177 or less round-trip.
  • If you are having an early morning flight at San Diego International Airport (SAN) and want a place to have interrupted sleep, consider nearby hotels. Some nearby hotels offering free shuttle services include TownePlace Suites San Diego Airport, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, and Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station.
  • If you arrive early at SAN, take advantage of the lounges inside the airport. You can access Lounges by paying at the door, including the Airspace Lounge in Terminal 2. Passengers with United Airlines tickets can pay at the door and access the United Lounge near departure gates in Terminal 1. Military officers can freely access the USO lounge at Terminal 2.
  • San Diego International Airport offers services that help passengers pass the time before departure. Treat yourself to massage and salon services at Be Relax. It is located at Gates 26 and 36 of Terminal 2. Passengers can gather their thoughts in the meditation room on the airside of Terminal 2.
  • If you need any assistance at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), visit the information desks located adjacent to the ticket counters. You can also spot airport ambassadors wearing blue vests roaming around the airport.
  • If your phone or tablet goes off, FAT has charging stations throughout the airport. Enjoy free Wi-Fi access and stay connected at the airport.

Prefer to fly direct from San Diego to Fresno?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Diego to Fresno Airterminal.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Diego Airport to Fresno Airterminal Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Diego to Fresno Airterminal

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

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Direct returns

Fresno Airterminal to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

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