HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
San Francisco

$77+ 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 10/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAT — SFO
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Fresno to San Francisco with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Fresno Airterminal to San Francisco are usually found in June or December, booked 28 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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$170
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$97
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$437

Good round-trip deal

$437 or less

Good one-way deal

$268 or less
From Fresno Airterminal to San Francisco
Search Deals
One-way flight from Fresno Airterminal to San Francisco
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Fresno Airterminal to San Francisco.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Fresno Airterminal to San Francisco.
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Fresno to San Francisco

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 August 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Tue 9/1611:09 amFAT - SFO
1 stop10h 12mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/238:00 amSFO - FAT
1 stop25h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$170
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/63:22 pmFAT - SFO
1 stop5h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/710:37 pmSFO - FAT
1 stop11h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$173
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Wed 9/106:30 amFAT - SFO
Nonstop1h 02mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/139:25 amSFO - FAT
Nonstop1h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/16$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Tue 9/27:00 pmFAT - SFO
Nonstop1h 02mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/1311:55 amSFO - FAT
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/16$184
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/1911:18 amFAT - SFO
Nonstop1h 02mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/224:40 pmSFO - FAT
Nonstop1h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Wed 9/1010:09 amFAT - SFO
1 stop11h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/138:00 amSFO - FAT
1 stop6h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Mon 10/136:26 pmFAT - SFO
1 stop26h 56mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/2710:17 pmSFO - FAT
1 stop12h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sun 10/510:17 pmFAT - SFO
1 stop10h 19mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/88:00 amSFO - FAT
1 stop5h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$208
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/169:52 amFAT - SFO
2 stops11h 40mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/236:00 amSFO - FAT
1 stop3h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/17$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Fri 11/72:23 pmFAT - SFO
1 stop7h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/91:45 pmSFO - FAT
1 stop7h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$224

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Fresno to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Fresno to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Fresno

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 9/16

11:09 am-9:21 pm

1 stop10h 12m

San Francisco

Wed 9/24

8:00 am-9:24 am

1 stop25h 24m

$170

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 9/16

11:09 am-9:21 pm

1 stop10h 12m

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

8:00 am-9:19 am

1 stop25h 19m

$170

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 9/6

3:22 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop5h 59m

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

10:37 pm-9:49 am

1 stop11h 12m

$173

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 9/10

11:18 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

11:55 am-1:05 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$179

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 10/13

6:08 pm-7:08 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

9:00 am-10:14 am

Nonstop1h 14m

$179

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 9/6

2:05 pm-3:07 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

4:40 pm-5:51 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$184

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 9/2

7:00 pm-8:02 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

11:55 am-1:05 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$184

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 9/19

11:18 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop1h 02m

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

4:40 pm-5:51 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$189

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 10/21

6:00 am-2:01 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$77

FresnoSan Francisco

FAT - SFO

FATSFO

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 10/22

1:24 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop4h 21m

$92

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 8/18

Showing 1-10 of 18 results
1
2

The best insider tips for Fresno to San Francisco flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-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.
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
Our travel experts
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.

Read more
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.

Read more

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.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Fresno to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 28 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 $358). 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 August 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Fresno to San Francisco in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 31% 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 August 10, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Fresno to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday 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.

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 August 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Fresno to San Francisco, such as Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. 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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
8,925 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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 8 daily flights to San Francisco from 2 different airlines. 1h 00m 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 29 times in the past calendar month.

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

    United Airlines can get you from Fresno to San Francisco in just under 1h 02m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 157 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    Flying on Alaska Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $162. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $229 round trip. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 48% 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 Emirates (90%), Copa Airlines (89%) or SkyWest Airlines (84%) 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 $930, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $138. 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 $358). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near San Francisco?

Book flights to San Francisco if you plan to visit one of these locations
Roseville
Santa Cruz
Livermore
South San Francisco
Mountain View
Turlock
Santa Clara
Hollister
Antioch
Watsonville
Manteca
Sunnyvale
Newark
Milpitas
Campbell
Foster City
San Leandro
Burlingame
Redwood City
Vallejo

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Fresno to San Francisco

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
San Francisco to Los Angeles flights
San Francisco to Las Vegas flights
Los Angeles to San Francisco flights
Los Angeles to Las Vegas flights
Los Angeles to San Jose flights
San Jose to Los Angeles flights
Santa Ana to Las Vegas flights
Santa Ana to San Francisco flights
San Francisco to Santa Ana flights
San Jose to Las Vegas flights
Burbank to Las Vegas flights
Oakland to Las Vegas flights
Ontario to San Francisco flights
San Francisco to Ontario flights
Oakland to Los Angeles flights
Oakland to Santa Ana flights
San Francisco to Burbank flights
Burbank to San Francisco flights
Burbank to Oakland flights
Oakland to Burbank flights
Sacramento to Los Angeles flights
Ontario to Las Vegas flights
Santa Ana to Oakland flights
San Francisco to San Diego flights
Los Angeles to Reno flights
Los Angeles to Oakland flights
Los Angeles to Sacramento flights
San Diego to Las Vegas flights
Sacramento to Las Vegas flights
San Jose to San Diego flights
Oakland to San Diego flights
Santa Ana to San Jose flights
San Diego to San Francisco flights
San Francisco to Palm Springs flights
San Jose to Ontario flights
Las Vegas to Los Angeles flights
San Diego to San Jose flights
San Jose to Santa Ana flights
Sacramento to San Diego flights
Sacramento to Ontario flights
Fresno to Las Vegas flights
Burbank to San Jose flights
Las Vegas to Burbank flights
Santa Rosa to Las Vegas flights
San Francisco to Long Beach flights
Reno to Los Angeles flights
Santa Rosa to San Diego flights
Sacramento to Santa Ana flights
Santa Ana to Sacramento flights
Ontario to San Jose flights

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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$162Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.