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$117+ Cheap flights from Fresno to San Francisco (FAT - SFO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAT — SFO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Fresno Airterminal to San Francisco are usually found in December or June, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Fresno to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Fresno (FAT) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$179
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$117
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$258

Good round-trip deal

$483 or less

Good one-way deal

$205 or less
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Cheapest flights from Fresno to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Fresno to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/42:17 pmFAT - SFO
Nonstop1h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/197:50 pmSFO - FAT
Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$179
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/233:49 pmFAT - SFO
1 stop5h 54mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 9/256:00 amSFO - FAT
1 stop3h 59mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$221
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/81:40 pmFAT - SFO
1 stop18h 20mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/159:59 pmSFO - FAT
1 stop15h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$222
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Sat 7/266:00 amFAT - SFO
1 stop13h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/210:37 amSFO - FAT
1 stop12h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$273

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

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Fresno

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San Francisco

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Return

Price

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 7/4

2:17 pm-3:18 pm

Nonstop1h 01m

San Francisco

Sat 7/19

7:50 pm-8:54 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

$179

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 7/8

1:40 pm-8:00 am

1 stop18h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 7/15

9:59 pm-1:03 pm

1 stop15h 04m

$222

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 7/26

6:00 am-9:37 pm

1 stop15h 37m

San Francisco

Sat 8/2

7:20 am-2:27 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$272

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 7/26

6:00 am-7:39 pm

1 stop13h 39m

San Francisco

Sat 8/2

10:37 am-11:20 pm

1 stop12h 43m

$273

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Thu 7/10

6:00 am-11:50 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$117

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 7/12

10:45 am-11:48 am

Nonstop1h 03m

$204

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 8/3

10:22 pm-12:07 pm

3 stops37h 45m

$294

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The best insider tips for Fresno to San Francisco flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Fresno to San Francisco trip
Airports
FAT

Arrive 2 hours early at FAT, especially during peak times, to ensure smooth check-in and security clearance.

Read more about FATby Jennifer Simonson
SFO

Use BART for a cost-effective trip from SFO to downtown San Francisco, taking about 40 minutes.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
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Jennifer Simonson

Jennifer Simonson

Expert on FAT

Jennifer Simonson

Jennifer Simonson

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.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Best time to book a flight from Fresno to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Fresno with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Fresno to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Fresno to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Fresno to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 53 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fresno to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Fresno to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Fresno to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Fresno to San Francisco at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 30% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Fresno to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Fresno to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Fresno to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from FAT to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 Francisco. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines from Fresno to San Francisco. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Fresno to San Francisco. 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 Fresno to San Francisco?

    San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Fresno Airterminal. Booking flights from Airterminal (FAT) to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 17 daily flights to San Francisco from 2 different airlines. 0h 59m is how long a flight from Fresno to San Francisco will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

    Flights from Fresno Airterminal to San Francisco have been viewed 28 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $179. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $221 and $222, respectively. United Airlines is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Fresno to San Francisco consider choosing Copa Airlines (86%), Air New Zealand (82%) or Emirates (82%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    While on average a flight from Fresno to San Francisco is generally $1,196, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $149. When looking at the most popular route, (Fresno Airterminal - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $179 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fresno to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Fresno to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 2 airlines flying from Fresno to San Francisco

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Fresno to San Francisco. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$162Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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