Flights to Fresno, CA
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 9,539 ft, FAT handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 336 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Fresno
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno to Los Angeles | United States | 330 km (205 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Fresno to Tijuana | Mexico | 536 km (333 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Fresno to Phoenix | United States | 790 km (491 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Fresno to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,344 km (835 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Fresno to San Diego | United States | 508 km (315 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Fresno to Mexicali | Mexico | 605 km (376 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Fresno to San Jose | United States | 200 km (124 mi) | about 1 h |
| Fresno to San Francisco | United States | 261 km (162 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Fresno to Hermosillo | Mexico | 1,182 km (735 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Fresno to Seattle | United States | 1,226 km (761 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Fresno to Denver | United States | 1,332 km (828 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Fresno to El Paso | United States | 1,340 km (832 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Fresno to Vancouver | Canada | 1,416 km (880 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Fresno to Portland | United States | 1,005 km (625 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Fresno to Las Vegas | United States | 419 km (261 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Fresno to Surrey | Canada | 1,396 km (868 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Fresno to Albuquerque | United States | 1,195 km (743 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Fresno to Tucson | United States | 954 km (593 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Fresno to Sacramento | United States | 254 km (158 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Fresno to Long Beach | United States | 361 km (224 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Fresno to Mesa | United States | 812 km (505 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Fresno to Colorado Springs | United States | 1,333 km (828 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Fresno to Shanghai | China | 10,133 km (6,296 mi) | about 13 h 44 min |
| Fresno to Chongqing | China | 11,200 km (6,959 mi) | about 15 h 7 min |
| Fresno to Chengdu | China | 11,238 km (6,983 mi) | about 15 h 9 min |
| Fresno to Beijing | China | 9,742 km (6,054 mi) | about 13 h 14 min |
| Fresno to Guangzhou | China | 11,345 km (7,049 mi) | about 15 h 18 min |
| Fresno to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,800 km (6,711 mi) | about 14 h 36 min |
| Fresno to Tianjin | China | 9,761 km (6,065 mi) | about 13 h 16 min |
| Fresno to Wuhan | China | 10,650 km (6,618 mi) | about 14 h 24 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Fresno?
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is the closest large airport at 6 km (4 mi). The others, MCE, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is FAT from Fresno city centre?
6 km (4 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Fresno on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.