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$88 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Fresno

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Fresno departing on 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Fresno

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Fresno, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Fresno, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$172
Overall average: $249
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/9Sun 1/11
SFO - FAT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$179
Overall average: $249
United Airlines
Fri 1/9Sun 1/11
SFO - FAT • Non-stop
Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Use curbside check-in at SFO for a smooth departure.
Consider renting a car at FAT for park access.
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Fresno (SFO-FAT)

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

Fri, Jan 9 - Sun, Jan 11
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10:16 am - 8:45 pmSFO-FAT
10h 29m1 stop
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5:43 pm - 9:21 amFAT-SFO
15h 38m1 stop
$172Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Jan 9 - Sun, Jan 11
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8:45 pm - 9:51 pmSFO-FAT
1h 06mnonstop
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7:30 am - 8:43 amFAT-SFO
1h 13mnonstop
$179United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 15
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9:00 am - 10:14 amSFO-FAT
1h 14mnonstop
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6:40 am - 7:46 amFAT-SFO
1h 06mnonstop
$194United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 16 - Sun, Jan 11
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6:00 am - 9:20 amSFO-FAT
27h 20m1 stop
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3:27 pm - 9:21 amFAT-SFO
17h 54m1 stop
$201Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Dec 16 - Sun, Jan 11
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6:00 am - 9:20 amSFO-FAT
27h 20m1 stop
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5:43 pm - 7:19 pmFAT-SFO
25h 36m2 stops
$213Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 8
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11:40 am - 12:51 pmSFO-FAT
1h 11mnonstop
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1:32 pm - 2:38 pmFAT-SFO
1h 06mnonstop
$224United Airlines
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Tue, Mar 3 - Sat, Mar 7
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8:11 am - 2:33 pmSFO-FAT
6h 22m1 stop
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6:02 am - 9:55 amFAT-SFO
3h 53m1 stop
$232Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, Mar 3 - Sat, Mar 7
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11:15 am - 12:24 pmSFO-FAT
1h 09mnonstop
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7:26 am - 8:35 amFAT-SFO
1h 09mnonstop
$239United Airlines
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Wed, Feb 11 - Sat, Feb 14
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10:12 am - 7:13 pmSFO-FAT
9h 01m1 stop
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10:44 am - 4:34 pmFAT-SFO
5h 50m1 stop
$247Hawaiian Airlines
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Thu, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 15
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6:00 am - 7:35 amSFO-FAT
25h 35m1 stop
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8:25 am - 10:03 pmFAT-SFO
13h 38m2 stops
$249Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Fresno flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Fresno 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 San Francisco to Fresno?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Fresno on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to Fresno. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Fresno is August, where tickets cost $239 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $480 and $459 respectively.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco 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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SFO

For a smooth departure, use curbside check-in at SFO. United, Delta, and Southwest offer this service, making it convenient for families and travelers with heavy luggage.

FAT

Upon arrival at FAT, consider renting a car for easy access to nearby national parks. The rental center offers familiar brands like Hertz and Avis.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$88
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 46% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Fresno

When to book flights from San Francisco to Fresno

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Fresno was $88 for a one-way ticket and $172 for a round-trip.

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

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Fresno?

    San Francisco and Fresno are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and will be arriving at Fresno Airterminal.

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

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

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

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Fresno flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Fresno from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Fresno

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $203 or less one-way and $189 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Fresno?

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

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San Francisco to Fresno Airterminal

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Fresno Airterminal to San Francisco

Monday

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Thursday

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Reviews of the top airline flying from San Francisco to Fresno

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Fresno. 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 San Francisco to Fresno? 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 9044 reviews
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
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This was an older airplane. The cabin was constantly warm to hot throughout the 10 hour flight and there were no vents to personalize air flow. Also since it was an older plane, the material and comfort of the chairs were very uncomfortable. I left my flight with major soreness on my tailbone.

4.0 OkayAlvin, Nov 2025SFO - HND
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This was an older airplane. The cabin was constantly warm to hot throughout the 10 hour flight and there were no vents to personalize air flow. Also since it was an older plane, the material and comfort of the chairs were very uncomfortable. I left my flight with major soreness on my tailbone.

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

My experience on this United Airlines flight was highly uncomfortable, primarily due to two issues: Cabin Temperature: The temperature on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 was unacceptably high, feeling consistently around 80 degrees throughout the flight. This made sleeping impossible and significantly detracted from the experience. Seating Arrangement: Being stuck in a middle seat for a six-and-a-half-hour overnight flight compounded the discomfort. Moving forward, I will always purchase a seat assignment to avoid this situation.

Premium Plus is a really good idea for longer flights

Same as last comment. Food sucks. Quality. Not surprising most people have no clue about nourishment Clearly

We were in business class. the angled seats in that class do not have a real window view & the placement of the controls are bad. But we knew that. But the food options were mediocre. The taste was fine, but the size was for a child. It’s just really feels like United is skimping on everything. Even when we were in the Polaris lounge they did not have diet sodas. They said they were out no Coke zero no Diet Coke, etc. I do not think the portion of nuts they serve on the plane could get any smaller. Really a minimal service and offer for what you’re paying for in business.

We had to deboard 2 times due to maintenance issues. They changed the plane, and then we got deviated to LAX due to maibtenance issues on the other plane, had to sleep at LAX and los a full day.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

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