How long is the flight from South Dakota to Fresno?

Departing from South Dakota to Fresno will take you 5h 45m. There are 1295 mi between South Dakota and Fresno. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Fresno ranges from 0.0 - 2.2 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.2 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Fresno when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Fresno, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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

When flying from South Dakota to Fresno, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Fresno from South Dakota?

Fresno Airterminal (FAT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from South Dakota to Fresno. It is only a 4.8 mi journey from Airterminal (FAT) to Fresno’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from South Dakota to Fresno that include hotel bookings?

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Mon 12/293:08 pmFSD - FAT

1 stop9h 35mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/3112:50 pmFAT - FSD

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$361

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to Fresno (average of $257). Flying from South Dakota to Fresno in October is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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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What airport do you fly into for flights to Fresno from South Dakota?
Fresno Airterminal (FAT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from South Dakota to Fresno. It is only a 4.8 mi journey from Airterminal (FAT) to Fresno’s city center.
How long is the flight from South Dakota to Fresno?
Departing from South Dakota to Fresno will take you 5h 45m. There are 1295 mi between South Dakota and Fresno. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from South Dakota to Fresno that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Dakota to Fresno flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Dakota to Fresno?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Dakota to Fresno.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Dakota to Fresno?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Dakota 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 South Dakota to Fresno?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Dakota to Fresno (average of $257). Flying from South Dakota to Fresno in October is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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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United Airlines	Cheapest$274	Average$548	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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