How to find cheap flights to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Fresno Yosemite International Airport is £297. A round-trip plane ticket to FAT right now is £611.
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Best time to go to Fresno
May is usually the cheapest month to board a flight to Fresno.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to FAT that suits your budget and itinerary.
Fly to Fresno in July if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to FAT, but also when fares are typically more expensive.
The quietest time of the year to travel is May. Book your plane tickets to Fresno then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
Check the weather conditions before travelling. July is the warmest time of year in Fresno, with averages of between 18ºC and 41ºC.
Ranging from 2ºC to 16ºC, December sees the lowest temperatures.
July gives you the best chance of clearer skies. This is the driest month in Fresno.
The wettest time of year is January. Plan your trip then and you'll likely get around five days of rainfall.
Flying to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT): What you need to know
Get to Fresno without any detours. These are some of the leading airlines offering direct flights to Fresno Yosemite International Airport:
If you want to jet away with the carrier with the fewest delays, book your FAT plane ticket with Aeromexico. Up to 88% of its flights into this airport land according to schedule.
FAT is located in the UTC-7 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Fresno Yosemite International Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to FAT:
Hit the ground running when you collect a car hire in FAT. Get behind the wheel with Thrifty, Dollar or Budget and tour the lesser-explored corners of Fresno and beyond.
Fresno Yosemite International Airport has an on-time performance of 77%. This figure measures how often departing flights from FAT arrive without running late.
Getting to central Fresno from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
FAT is about 14 kms (9 miles) from central Fresno.
If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to FAT, it'll take around 15 minutes to reach the centre.
Hop on public transport and you'll be there in roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you're eager to stay near the action in Fresno, unpack your bags at one of these top hotels:
Fresno highlights
Put these leading sights at the top of your itinerary after hopping off your flight to Fresno:
African American Museum: A classic spot to begin your tour of the city, this landmark is around 2 kms (1 mile) north-west of the city centre.
Shinzen Japanese Garden: Take a breather here while exploring Fresno. You'll find this park roughly 14 kms (9 miles) north of the centre.
El Dorado Park: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A top landmark, it's around 10 kms (6 miles) north of the centre of Fresno.
How to get to Visalia from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
Kicking things off in Visalia? From FAT, it takes around 50 minutes to drive there. The city is about 72 kms (45 miles) from the airport.
Allow roughly 3 hours 5 minutes if you're travelling to Visalia on public transport.
Travelling from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Merced
Located about 88 kms (55 miles) away, Merced is another city that's easy to reach from Fresno Yosemite International Airport. It'll take you around 2 hours 50 minutes to make the journey on public transport from FAT.
It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to drive to Merced.
Explore more of the United States
The United States has plenty more surprises in store. Continue on to San Jose, located around 209 kms (130 miles) west of Fresno. Japantown (San Jose), Winchester Mystery House and The Tech Museum of Innovation have to be on your must-see list. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the most conveniently located airport for this city.
San Francisco might just become one of your favourite stops in the United States. You'll find it around 257 kms (160 miles) north-west of Fresno. Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island rank among the top sights. The main point of arrival is San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Make room for new experiences in Sacramento, which is roughly 257 kms (160 miles) north-west of Fresno. Old Sacramento Waterfront, Redwood Park and Fright Planet - America's Haunted Theme Park are reasons to visit. You can get here by flying into Sacramento International Airport (SMF).