Fresno, California

Private charter · SFO → FAT

San Francisco to Fresno

157 miles, about 55 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

San Francisco to Fresno, door to door faster.

Trade about 3½ hours on the road for about 55 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco to Fresno Yosemite International Airport in Fresno, 157 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
157 mi
Flight
55 min
Driving
3½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
SFOSan FranciscoFATFresno
SFO → FAT157 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers55 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers30 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing San Francisco

Airports in San Francisco

  • SFO

    Major airport

    San Francisco International Airport

    San Francisco · KSFO

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    11,870 ft

  • OAK

    Major airport

    Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport

    Oakland · KOAK

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    10,520 ft

  • CCR

    Commercial airport

    Buchanan Field

    Concord · KCCR

    From downtown
    24 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • HWD

    Regional airport

    Hayward Executive Airport

    Hayward · KHWD

    From downtown
    18 mi
    Longest runway
    5,694 ft

  • HAF

    Regional airport

    Half Moon Bay Airport

    Half Moon Bay · KHAF

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 ft

  • NOT

    Regional airport

    Marin County Airport - Gnoss Field

    Novato · KDVO

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    3,303 ft

Arriving Fresno

Airports in Fresno

  • FAT

    Major airport

    Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    Fresno · KFAT

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    9,539 ft

  • FCH

    Regional airport

    Fresno Chandler Executive Airport

    Fresno · KFCH

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    3,627 ft

  • MAE

    Regional airport

    Madera Municipal Airport

    Madera · KMAE

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    5,545 ft

  • KO32

    Regional airport

    Reedley Municipal Airport

    Reedley

    From downtown
    18 mi
    Longest runway
    3,300 ft

When you land

Things to do in Fresno

Fresno is the largest city in California’s Central Valley and the business center of one of the most productive agricultural regions on earth. Fresno County ranks among the top farm counties in the nation, growing grapes, almonds, pistachios, citrus, stone fruit and much more, and the city’s economy revolves around agribusiness, food processing, logistics, health care and California State University, Fresno. Large Armenian, Hmong, Punjabi and Mexican American communities give the region a distinctive culture and food scene.

  1. 01

    Forestiere Underground Gardens

    Sicilian immigrant Baldassare Forestiere spent decades hand-digging this network of cool underground rooms, courtyards and passageways, with fruit trees growing toward skylights.

  2. 02

    Tower District

    Fresno’s arts and entertainment neighborhood centers on the Art Deco Tower Theatre, with independent restaurants, bars, vintage shops and live music venues nearby.

  3. 03

    Fresno Chaffee Zoo

    In Roeding Park, the zoo’s African Adventure and Sea Lion Cove exhibits are highlights, and its conservation focus has made it one of the Valley’s top attractions.

  4. 04

    Woodward Park

    This large park along the San Joaquin River bluffs in north Fresno includes the Shinzen Japanese Garden, trails, lakes and the city’s main outdoor amphitheater.

  5. 05

    Fresno County Blossom Trail

    A self-guided driving route east and south of the city winds through orchards of almonds, plums, peaches and citrus, at its most beautiful during spring bloom.

  6. 06

    Kings Canyon National Park

    About an hour and a half east, the park protects General Grant Grove’s giant sequoias and the dramatic glacial canyon of the South Fork of the Kings River.

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Questions

San Francisco to Fresno flights

How long is a private flight from San Francisco to Fresno?

About 55 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 157 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3½ hours.

Which airports do flights from San Francisco to Fresno use?

You can depart from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), or Buchanan Field (CCR) and arrive at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), Fresno Chandler Executive Airport (FCH), or Madera Municipal Airport (MAE). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from San Francisco to Fresno cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between San Francisco and Fresno?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Fresno back to San Francisco are priced the same way.

Return flight

Fresno to San Francisco

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