Direct flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Fresno (FAT): 28 nonstop departures observed each week across 4 airlines. 100% of the last 5 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 8 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 5 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 253 km, an estimated 49 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at San Francisco and Fresno. Updated 12 September 2026 at 19:38 UTC.
SFOSan Franciscosmooth · +0
FATFresnotracking
253 km · ~0h 49m est.
dep bank 08:10–22:4328x weekly
Runs reliable · 4 airlines · 28x weekly · nonstop
100% on time
of the last 5 operated SFO → FAT flights arrived within 15 minutes
How the San Francisco to Fresno route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop SFO to FAT flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
Smooth skies ahead. Both endpoints currently score the same, route health score 100/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on SFO–FAT?
Operators schedule morning departures around 08:10 and evening departures around 18:43 from SFO. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the FAT delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from SFO to FAT?
Great-circle distance is 253 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 48–52 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does SFO–FAT fly?
4 carriers operate this route, around 62 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.