Flights to Fresno
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 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.