San Diego

$49+ Cheap flights from Fresno to San Diego (FAT - SAN)

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FAT — SAN
Mar 4 — Mar 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Fresno Airterminal to San Diego are usually found in October or December, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Fresno to San Diego
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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.
Wed 4/84:25 pm
FAT
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Sat 4/116:45 pm
SAN
-
FAT
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 1/31$107
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.
Tue 3/38:00 am
FAT
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Tue 3/108:45 am
SAN
-
FAT
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 1/31$117
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.
Mon 3/307:30 pm
FAT
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Wed 4/18:45 am
SAN
-
FAT
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 1/31$122
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/319:25 am
FAT
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/712:56 pm
SAN
-
FAT
Nonstop1h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/31$132
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 3/48:00 am
FAT
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Sat 3/78:25 am
SAN
-
FAT
1 stop9h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 2/2$133
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.
Tue 2/248:00 am
FAT
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Fri 2/278:55 pm
SAN
-
FAT
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/31$137
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.
Tue 3/1010:55 am
FAT
-
SAN
1 stop3h 15m
Southwest
Thu 3/129:30 pm
SAN
-
FAT
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/31$138
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.
Tue 3/315:35 pm
FAT
-
SAN
1 stop3h 40m
Southwest
Sun 4/59:10 pm
SAN
-
FAT
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 1/31$147
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.
Fri 2/273:05 pm
FAT
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 3/29:06 pm
SAN
-
FAT
Nonstop1h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2$152

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Fresno (FAT) to San Diego (SAN). 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 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$107
(Southwest)

One-way from

$49
(CheapOair)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$236

Good round-trip deal

$153 or less

Good one-way deal

$126 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Fresno Airterminal-San Diego flight deals.
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From Fresno Airterminal to San Diego
One-way flight from Fresno Airterminal to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Fresno Airterminal to San Diego.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Fresno Airterminal to San Diego.

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

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Fresno

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

FresnoSan Diego

FAT - SAN

FATSAN

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 3/7

6:30 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 15m

San Diego

Sat 3/21

7:20 pm-12:05 am

1 stop4h 45m

$127

FresnoSan Diego

FAT - SAN

FATSAN

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 3/3

3:10 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop5h 40m

San Diego

Tue 3/10

8:20 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$127

FresnoSan Diego

FAT - SAN

FATSAN

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 5/2

12:00 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San Diego

Wed 5/6

8:20 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$127

FresnoSan Diego

FAT - SAN

FATSAN

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 5/1

4:55 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

San Diego

Wed 5/6

8:30 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$137

FresnoSan Diego

FAT - SAN

FATSAN

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 3/31

4:20 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

San Diego

Fri 4/3

8:35 am-10:10 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$137

FresnoSan Diego

FAT - SAN

FATSAN

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 3/31

5:35 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop4h 40m

San Diego

Thu 4/2

8:35 am-10:10 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$142

FresnoSan Diego

FAT - SAN

FATSAN

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 6/27

6:25 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 15m

San Diego

Mon 6/29

8:30 am-9:55 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$147

FresnoSan Diego

FAT - SAN

FATSAN

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 6/22

6:25 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 15m

San Diego

Thu 6/25

9:45 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$147

FresnoSan Diego

FAT - SAN

FATSAN

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 5/1

4:55 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

San Diego

Mon 5/4

8:40 am-10:05 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$152

FresnoSan Diego

FAT - SAN

FATSAN

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 4/7

3:03 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$49

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Compare providers for flights from Fresno to San Diego

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

*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 Fresno-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Fresno-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Fresno-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Fresno-San Diego 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 Fresno-San Diego 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 Fresno to San Diego

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

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Fresno to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 83 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fresno to San Diego (average of $93). Flying from Fresno to San Diego in August is currently the most expensive (average of $138). 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 FAT to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Fresno to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 2, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Fresno to San Diego is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 24% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Fresno to San Diego. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Fresno to San Diego?

The best insider tips for Fresno to San Diego flights

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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 San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated February 2, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Hawaiian Airlines from Fresno to San Diego to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

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

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Fresno to San Diego?

    You will need to book a flight from Fresno Airterminal to San Diego if you want to fly from Fresno to San Diego. At least 5 different airlines have flights from Airterminal (FAT) to San Diego (SAN) on a regular basis. There are 10 flights to San Diego from the Fresno airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from FAT to SAN to be around 1h 10m.

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

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

    For as low as $127, Southwest can have you in San Diego from Fresno in 1h 15m. There are 314 mi between Fresno and San Diego. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Fresno to San Diego is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $97 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, starting at $118 and $121 round-trip. Southwest is currently priced 56% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    $48 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $59 and $75, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Fresno to San Diego consider choosing Japan Airlines (80%), SkyWest Airlines (74%) or British Airways (71%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    While on average a flight from Fresno to San Diego is generally $370, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $49. When looking at the most popular route, (Fresno Airterminal - San Diego), you can expect to pay $97 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Fresno to San Diego 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 Fresno to San Diego?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fresno to San Diego (average of $93). Flying from Fresno to San Diego in August is currently the most expensive (average of $138). 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 5 airlines flying from Fresno to San Diego

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$118Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$121Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$137Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$217Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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