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$59 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Fresno

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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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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 22
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9:30 pm - 10:58 pmSAN-FAT
1h 28mnonstop
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1:24 pm - 2:52 pmFAT-SAN
1h 28mnonstop
$117Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 22
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10:20 am - 11:50 amSAN-FAT
1h 30mnonstop
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11:20 am - 5:30 pmFAT-SAN
6h 10m1 stop
$127Southwest
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Thu, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 15
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8:05 am - 9:42 amSAN-FAT
1h 37mnonstop
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10:19 am - 11:44 amFAT-SAN
1h 25mnonstop
$134Hawaiian Airlines
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Fri, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 13
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8:00 am - 9:35 amSAN-FAT
1h 35mnonstop
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6:55 pm - 8:19 pmFAT-SAN
1h 24mnonstop
$152Hawaiian Airlines
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Thu, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 13
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11:08 am - 5:27 pmSAN-FAT
6h 19m1 stop
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7:15 am - 10:27 amFAT-SAN
3h 12m1 stop
$157United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 22
American Airlines Logo
10:02 am - 3:43 pmSAN-FAT
5h 41m1 stop
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1:06 pm - 8:00 pmFAT-SAN
6h 54m1 stop
$159American Airlines
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Thu, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 12
United Airlines Logo
7:28 pm - 11:44 pmSAN-FAT
4h 16m1 stop
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7:15 am - 10:27 amFAT-SAN
3h 12m1 stop
$168United Airlines
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Sat, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 8
American Airlines Logo
6:39 am - 12:04 pmSAN-FAT
5h 25m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:01 am - 2:53 pmFAT-SAN
4h 52m1 stop
$169American Airlines
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Thu, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:25 am - 7:16 amSAN-FAT
22h 51m1 stop
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6:26 pm - 9:20 pmFAT-SAN
26h 54m1 stop
$173Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 2:28 pmSAN-FAT
8h 13m1 stop
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6:26 pm - 9:20 pmFAT-SAN
26h 54m1 stop
$174Multiple Airlines
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Everything you should know

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AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Security lines at SAN are manageable, even at peak times.
For easy access to Fresno, taxis and Uber are available.
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Cheapest • from $117 (round-trip)
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July
Cheapest • 21% price drop
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Cheapest round-trip
$117
Typical prices: $158-341
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Cheapest one-way
$59
Typical prices: $91-218
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Expert advice for your flight from San Diego to Fresno

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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SAN

Security lines at SAN are generally manageable, even during peak times, with waits around 30–35 minutes, making it easier for business travelers.

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FAT

For easy access to Fresno, taxis and Uber are available just outside FAT's arrivals area, offering quick trips into town.

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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.

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Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

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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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.

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Planning a trip from San Diego to Fresno? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

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, Thursday 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 Friday, with Monday 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 July, where tickets cost $207 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $377 and $369 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Diego to Fresno?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $227, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 48% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$59
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 44% increase in price.
Flight from San Diego to Fresno

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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Fresno was $59 for a one-way ticket and $117 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, American Airlines, and Hawaiian 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 175 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, Alaska Airlines or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Fresno are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $242 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $176 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • 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 $153 or less one-way and $159 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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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from San Diego to Fresno

 
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.1Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
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My flight wait is 3 hours delayed due to Unknown reason. We waited a very long time in the tarmac. Our flight 24 was scheduled @ 7, therefore we left my house at 330 to park our car. We were at the gate @ 530, then we were told at 6a that it will be late , we boarded at 930 but did not take off until 1015. Therefore my arranged pick up in JFK was cancelled because of no show. Before all these I got an email offers of changing my flight to a different date which I took a day earlier. I will never again take Alaska Airlines, very Inefficient and Disappointing.

10.0 ExcellentGRACE, Aug 2025SAN - JFK
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My flight wait is 3 hours delayed due to Unknown reason. We waited a very long time in the tarmac. Our flight 24 was scheduled @ 7, therefore we left my house at 330 to park our car. We were at the gate @ 530, then we were told at 6a that it will be late , we boarded at 930 but did not take off until 1015. Therefore my arranged pick up in JFK was cancelled because of no show. Before all these I got an email offers of changing my flight to a different date which I took a day earlier. I will never again take Alaska Airlines, very Inefficient and Disappointing.

Such great crew, from checkin to the plane. So friendly and helpful, I was genuinely impressed.

Seats extremely uncomfortable, no entertainment, no snacks, and when boarding, half of the passengers needed to check in the carry on luggage without any explanation.

The flight was jumping between being delayed and closer to schedule about 5 times. Alaska air website showed incorrect times while google had latest info. This panic was horrible to deal with.

I always heard this was a terrible airline but I was happy to experience otherwise. The seats were more comfortable than delta. They did board late and gate was a little chaotic, which is to be expected for a budget airline. I would definitely do it again for that price.

Very expensive for short flights. Can’t communicate with Alaska Air about passport issue at check-in. Also no replies to my text messages. Wanted to extend our vacation for two more days but this expensive flight ticket is called SAVER and I couldn’t make changes or cancel or get a credit even, so I paid another airline for the return trip. Extremely disappointed.

They canceled my flight then changed me $155 for the same flight the next day

Our flight time was drastically changed which caused us to lose a day of vacation

I like the new adjustable headrest. Unfortunately 2 crying children were in front of us. But it was the first time and not holding Alaska accountable for that. Alaska always seems to have everything in order professional but comfortable.

Very bad, terrible food and late by 2 hours. Then no to open aircraft doors

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

First class ticket. They ran out of food and I sat hungry watching the others eat

Everything was great except having to check in at Alaska. That was a surprise and took extra time and effort. Should have been explained somewhere maybe on the HA electronic ticket.

I accidentally made this purchase and they wouldn’t refund me even though I called immediately to cancel it.

The flight was delayed and they didn’t have a pilot for the flight. Seemed very unorganized and took way longer than expected.

You. Changed my AIRLINE, CONFIRMATION CODE, TERMINAL. AND GATE COMM N CATION. WAS POOR AND SUBOPTITMUM AND RIDICULOUS MY AIRLINE WAS HAWAIIN. ,THEN SUDDENLY. YOU SAY IT WAS ALASKA Give me a break,,Black is not White I could not check in over the phone...all I received was Error. And info from Hawaiian air agent saying tooooo many people were trying to check in causing the problem On the other hand I am alive

I like that you have eliminated plastic cups, bottles and straws. The crew was conscientious about separating the used paper cups from the trash. This change to paper is a great move and makes me want to choose Alaska when I fly.

Attendants seemed un-engaged and indifferent when asked for assistance.

Overall it was a good flight. The thing I most appreciated was that you eliminated plastic cups and water bottles and stir sticks and had paper cups, wood stir sticks and cans. Plus, I saw that the airline staff were actually keeping the used paper cups separate and unfolding the used cardboard meal boxes and keeping those items separate from the trash. Good for them! This makes me want to support Alaska Airlines and fly Alaska again. Thank for taking this step in working to reduce single use plastics! Kudos!

Ok but why they need to sell the ear buds?

Departure was two hours late! Better than four hours late on our first flight

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

The stewardess hit me with the food kart twice on the head and didn't say I'm sorry once. The same stewardess gave me a warm Apple Juice with No ice. The Flight was delayed for Departure 6 times, starting from 2:36pm, finally taking off 7:50pm. I was late picking up my child from the sitter by 3 hours.

The entertainment package was vast and the selections were very current. Keep updating it was great.

The seat was so hard my tailbone was aching The crew was kind of a b**** because I made a joke that I didn't care if they close the door I total c*** when she was trying to f****** act like she was mad at me because I said that The flight was bumpy. Sure you didnt have control over that.

Did not get the seat I selected and paid for.

My flight was delayed for several hours. Sitting at gate 16 for several hours, I got a text from Kayak the gate changed to 9 before it was announced. Very bad communication at each gate from American Airlines employees. I received 10 notifications of delay from Kayak. My vacation started off horrible! I will write to American Airlines corporate office also.

Delayed flight that lead to a missed connection and a 5-hour trip became a 12-hour flight 🙄

There is no room, no gluten free options, or any free internet/entertainment. You have to bring your own tablet or smartphone because there are no screens.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

Boarding gate in Honolulu was staffed with a great clerk with a soothing voice despite the flight delay of over an hour. Flight attendants in the plane were all grumpy, not pleasant looking bunch. Their sour attitude showed throughout the flight. Inly able to get a select few movies started. Most of the movie links in the “free entertainment” did not work.

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