San Jose to Fresno flights
Fresno lies 200 km (124 mi) east of San Jose, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| San Jose | Fresno | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 997,368 | 542,107 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 99 m (325 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | SJC, 4 km out | FAT, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 95025–95196 | 93650–93888 |
Airports at each end
Leaving San Jose
San Jose is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK, 51 km), San Francisco International Airport (SFO, 53 km), San Carlos Airport (SQL, 37 km), Buchanan Field (CCR, 74 km), Monterey Regional Airport (MRY, 84 km).
Arriving in Fresno
Fresno is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,539 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Merced Regional Macready Field (MCE, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno Yosemite International Airport | FAT | 6 km (4 mi) | 9,539 ft | 336 ft |
| Merced Regional Macready Field (regional) | MCE | 89 km (55 mi) | 5,914 ft | 155 ft |
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Staying in Fresno
Our booking partner lists 108 places to stay in Fresno. Of the 76 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (49). Across 53 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 42,983 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Fresno from San Jose?
200 km (124 mi) in a straight line, east of San Jose.
How long does it take to get from San Jose to Fresno by air?
About 1 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Jose and Fresno?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Which airports are used for San Jose to Fresno flights?
Typically Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT); Fresno also has MCE.
Where can I stay in Fresno?
Our booking partner lists 108 places to stay in Fresno, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.