Fresno

$57+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Fresno (SAN - FAT)

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SAN — FAT
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Fresno Airterminal are usually found in October or February, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Fresno
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This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/35:00 pm
SAN
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FAT
Nonstop1h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/103:10 pm
FAT
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SAN
Nonstop1h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2$117
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/288:30 am
SAN
-
FAT
Nonstop1h 26m
Hawaiian Airlines
Mon 3/27:06 pm
FAT
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 28m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/2$120
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/37:30 pm
SAN
-
FAT
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Tue 3/1010:55 am
FAT
-
SAN
1 stop3h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2$123
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/18:45 am
SAN
-
FAT
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Wed 4/85:30 am
FAT
-
SAN
1 stop3h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2$127
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/2110:30 am
SAN
-
FAT
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Mon 2/236:30 am
FAT
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 1/31$132
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/258:30 am
SAN
-
FAT
Nonstop1h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 3/16:02 am
FAT
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2$137
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/214:05 pm
SAN
-
FAT
2 stops6h 30m
Southwest
Tue 4/2810:30 am
FAT
-
SAN
1 stop3h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 2/3$138
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/253:40 pm
SAN
-
FAT
1 stop4h 00m
Southwest
Sun 3/16:40 am
FAT
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2$147
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/268:30 am
SAN
-
FAT
Nonstop1h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 3/17:06 pm
FAT
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 28m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/1$152
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/138:35 am
SAN
-
FAT
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Sun 3/156:15 am
FAT
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 2/1$157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/129:07 pm
SAN
-
FAT
1 stop17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/166:38 pm
FAT
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SAN
1 stop18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$160

Find flight deals from San Diego to Fresno

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Fresno (FAT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$117
(Expedia)

One-way from

$57
(Trip.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$197

Good round-trip deal

$137 or less

Good one-way deal

$73 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Fresno Airterminal flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Fresno Airterminal flights.
From San Diego to Fresno Airterminal
One-way flight from San Diego to Fresno Airterminal
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to Fresno Airterminal.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Diego to Fresno Airterminal.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Fresno that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Fresno

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoFresno

SAN - FAT

SANFAT

San Diego

Tue 3/3

7:30 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 3/10

10:55 am-2:10 pm

1 stop3h 15m

$123

San DiegoFresno

SAN - FAT

SANFAT

San Diego

Sat 2/21

8:30 am-9:56 am

Nonstop1h 26m

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 2/23

6:02 am-7:24 am

Nonstop1h 22m

$132

San DiegoFresno

SAN - FAT

SANFAT

San Diego

Mon 2/23

9:06 pm-10:36 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 2/24

3:10 pm-4:32 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$132

San DiegoFresno

SAN - FAT

SANFAT

San Diego

Sun 3/22

9:10 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 3/25

4:20 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$137

San DiegoFresno

SAN - FAT

SANFAT

San Diego

Tue 4/14

12:56 pm-2:26 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 4/17

3:03 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$137

San DiegoFresno

SAN - FAT

SANFAT

San Diego

Wed 3/11

8:45 am-10:20 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Fresno Airterminal

Thu 3/12

10:45 am-2:25 pm

1 stop3h 40m

$142

San DiegoFresno

SAN - FAT

SANFAT

San Diego

Sat 2/21

5:45 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 2/23

4:30 pm-5:45 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$142

San DiegoFresno

SAN - FAT

SANFAT

San Diego

Tue 4/14

6:20 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 35m

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 4/17

4:55 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$147

San DiegoFresno

SAN - FAT

SANFAT

San Diego

Thu 2/26

8:30 am-9:56 am

Nonstop1h 26m

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 3/1

7:06 pm-8:34 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$152

San DiegoFresno

SAN - FAT

SANFAT

San Diego

Tue 3/3

8:30 am-9:56 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$59

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Fresno in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Fresno flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Fresno flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Fresno flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Fresno flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Fresno flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Fresno

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Fresno from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Fresno

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Fresno. Price data was last updated on January 30, 2026.

Booking 53 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Fresno. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Fresno?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Fresno (average of $57). Flying from San Diego to Fresno in June is currently the most expensive (average of $157). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to FAT?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Fresno. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 3, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to Fresno in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Fresno. Price data was last updated on January 31, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Fresno flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for San Diego to Fresno flights

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Our travel experts
Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

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.

Jennifer Simonson

Jennifer Simonson

Expert on FAT

Jennifer Simonson is driven by her lifelong commitment to exploring the globe. Her insatiable curiosity had led her to immerse herself into diverse locations like Oklahoma City and Pismo. Her hotel recommendations are the result of the myriad hotels she's stayed at across her travels. Along her journey, she cherishes engaging conversations with locals, indulging in the finest ice cream, trying her hand at surfing, and embarking on nature-filled hikes.

Reviews of airlines servicing Fresno

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Fresno. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Fresno. Reviews last updated February 3, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Fresno, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Hawaiian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Fresno. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Diego to Fresno?

    If you book a flight from San Diego to Fresno, you will be flying from San Diego to Airterminal. Flights to Fresno Airterminal (FAT) from San Diego (SAN) take 1h 15m for a nonstop flight. There are 11 flights from San Diego to Fresno per day from 4 airlines.

  • How popular is this San Diego to Fresno flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Fresno?

    For as low as $123, Southwest can have you in Fresno from San Diego in 1h 25m. There are 314 mi between San Diego and Fresno. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Fresno round-trip?

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Fresno, with prices starting at $107. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $132 and $142, respectively. Southwest is currently priced 56% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Fresno one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $38. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Diego to Fresno for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Fresno?

    Consider Southwest (80%), SkyWest Airlines (77%) or American Airlines (73%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to Fresno.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Fresno?

    While on average a flight from San Diego to Fresno is generally $165, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $47. When looking at the most popular route, (San Diego - Fresno Airterminal), you can expect to pay $117 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Fresno that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Fresno flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Fresno?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Fresno.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Fresno?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Fresno by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Fresno (average of $57). Flying from San Diego to Fresno in June is currently the most expensive (average of $157). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from San Diego to Fresno

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Fresno. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$107Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$132Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$142Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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