United States Β· 158 miles (254 km)

Fresno (FAT) to San Francisco (SFO) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Fresno (FAT) to San Francisco (SFO): United Airlines. The two airports are 158 miles (254 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Los Angeles, Las Vegas and San Diego.

Airlines flying nonstop from FAT to SFO

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    United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book FAT to SFO with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

FAT to SFO with one stop

3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Los Angeles (LAX)United Airlines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
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  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via San Diego (SAN)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
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FAT to SFO: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from FAT to SFO?

United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Fresno (FAT) to San Francisco (SFO).

How far is Fresno from San Francisco by plane?

Fresno (FAT) and San Francisco (SFO) are 158 miles (254 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book FAT to SFO award flights?

13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does FAT to SFO cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for FAT to SFO with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Fresno and San Francisco?

The most direct connections are through Los Angeles (LAX), Las Vegas (LAS) and San Diego (SAN). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Los Angeles.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.