- Must visit
San Diego Museum of Art
Major Balboa Park museum with works from Spanish old masters to modern art, plus strong regional and international exhibitions.
Flights from Fresno, CA to San Diego, CA depart on average 50 times per day, taking around 4h 19m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $85 (€69) but you can travel from only $47 (€38) by bus.
There are 4 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 01:06, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 315 miles (508 km) distance in 1h 15m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 315 miles (508 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $85 (€69) |
Flights per day 50 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 1h 15m |
First flight 1:06 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 1 day |
Cheapest price on Aug 29
$86
Average ticket price on Aug 29
$399
Fastest journey on Aug 29
1 h 24 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
1 h 46 m
Flights on Aug 29
51
Distance
508 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Fresno, CA to San Diego, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Fresno, CA to San Diego, CA will cost around $399 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
On Sat, Aug 29, we found 51 flights from Fresno, CA to San Diego, CA, including 4 direct services.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct flights cover the 508 km distance in an average of 1 h 46 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 24 m .
On Sat, Aug 29 the longest flights will take 3 h 14 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
AA2396 · AA480
UA5647 · UA1668
UA5637 · UA2177
UA5637 · UA1257
UA5349 · UA442
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AA7525
AA9268
AA9383
UA5307 · UA582Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Fresno, CA to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $95 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $95, while a flight costs an average of $689.
Distance: 315 miles (508 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$689 Average price | $95 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
6h 19m Average total duration Fastest 4h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration 8h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Fresno, CA to San Diego, CA:
A bus is $594 (€480) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fresno, CA to San Diego, CA costing on average $689 (€557).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 58m.
The table below shows live departures for Fresno, CA to San Diego, CA flights for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA5647 · UA5508 | 12:03 PM Fresno Yosemite International | 8h42 | 8:45 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5647 · UA2610 · UA582 | 12:03 PM Fresno Yosemite International | 5h23 | 5:26 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5647 · UA1754 · UA1100 | 12:03 PM Fresno Yosemite International | 7h52 | 7:55 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5647 · UA2610 · UA1100 | 12:03 PM Fresno Yosemite International | 7h52 | 7:55 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4764 · UA540 | 12:22 PM Fresno Yosemite International | 8h12 | 8:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4764 · UA1389 | 12:22 PM Fresno Yosemite International | 12h07 | 12:29 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4764 · UA5529 | 12:22 PM Fresno Yosemite International | 8h30 | 8:52 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2396 · AA480 | 12:53 PM Fresno Yosemite International | 5h25 | 6:18 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4648 · UA1577 | 2:10 PM Fresno Yosemite International | 6h35 | 8:45 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4648 · UA1754 · UA1100 | 2:10 PM Fresno Yosemite International | 5h45 | 7:55 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4648 · UA5508 | 2:10 PM Fresno Yosemite International | 6h35 | 8:45 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5307 · UA582 | 2:12 PM Fresno Yosemite International | 3h14 | 5:26 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5307 · UA1100 | 2:12 PM Fresno Yosemite International | 5h43 | 7:55 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5307 · UA2019 · UA5508 | 2:12 PM Fresno Yosemite International | 6h33 | 8:45 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1329 · AA1794 | 2:33 PM Fresno Yosemite International | 17h39 | 8:12 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA7525 | 4:23 PM Fresno Yosemite International | 1h24 | 5:47 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
UA1774 · UA1561 | 5:00 AM Fresno Yosemite International | 13h35 | 6:35 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1774 · UA1940 | 5:00 AM Fresno Yosemite International | 7h41 | 12:41 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1774 · UA5507 | 5:00 AM Fresno Yosemite International | 8h00 | 1:00 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2653 · AA2361 | 6:00 AM Fresno Yosemite International | 7h08 | 1:08 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2653 · AA1243 | 6:00 AM Fresno Yosemite International | 13h54 | 7:54 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2653 · AA1694 | 6:00 AM Fresno Yosemite International | 15h03 | 9:03 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2653 · AA1769 | 6:00 AM Fresno Yosemite International | 8h14 | 2:14 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2653 · AA1789 | 6:00 AM Fresno Yosemite International | 12h54 | 6:54 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA480+ AA6275 | 6:00 AM Fresno Yosemite International | 12h18 | 6:18 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1951+ AA6275 | 6:00 AM Fresno Yosemite International | 9h26 | 3:26 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2122+ AA6275 | 6:00 AM Fresno Yosemite International | 5h57 | 11:57 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA9268 | 6:01 AM Fresno Yosemite International | 1h24 | 7:25 AM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2096 · UA582 | 6:15 AM Fresno Yosemite International | 11h11 | 5:26 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2096 · UA1068 | 6:15 AM Fresno Yosemite International | 5h20 | 11:35 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2591 · AA1694 | 7:15 AM Fresno Yosemite International | 13h48 | 9:03 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2591 · AA1769 | 7:15 AM Fresno Yosemite International | 6h59 | 2:14 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2591 · AA1789 | 7:15 AM Fresno Yosemite International | 11h39 | 6:54 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2591 · AA1243 | 7:15 AM Fresno Yosemite International | 12h39 | 7:54 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5637 · UA5508 | 8:30 AM Fresno Yosemite International | 9h50 | 6:20 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5637 · UA2177 | 8:30 AM Fresno Yosemite International | 3h43 | 12:13 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5637 · UA1257 | 8:30 AM Fresno Yosemite International | 5h14 | 1:44 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5787 · UA1302 | 9:00 AM Fresno Yosemite International | 5h50 | 2:50 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5787 · UA1281 | 9:00 AM Fresno Yosemite International | 8h00 | 5:00 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5787 · UA5529 | 9:00 AM Fresno Yosemite International | 11h52 | 8:52 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA9383 | 9:05 AM Fresno Yosemite International | 1h26 | 10:31 AM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA5737 · UA5508 | 10:06 AM Fresno Yosemite International | 8h14 | 6:20 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5737 · UA2610 · UA582 | 10:06 AM Fresno Yosemite International | 7h20 | 5:26 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5737 · UA1506 · UA582 | 10:06 AM Fresno Yosemite International | 7h20 | 5:26 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1828 · AA1789 | 11:04 AM Fresno Yosemite International | 7h50 | 6:54 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1828 · AA1243 | 11:04 AM Fresno Yosemite International | 8h50 | 7:54 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1828 · AA1694 | 11:04 AM Fresno Yosemite International | 9h59 | 9:03 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA9299 | 11:11 AM Fresno Yosemite International | 1h24 | 12:35 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Major Balboa Park museum with works from Spanish old masters to modern art, plus strong regional and international exhibitions.
Acclaimed contemporary art museum in La Jolla featuring oceanfront settings, modern works, and rotating global exhibitions.
Museum aboard a historic aircraft carrier with restored aircraft, naval exhibits, and immersive views of life at sea.
Balboa Park is San Diego's grand cultural park, packed with gardens, architecture, museums, and walkable plazas worth lingering in.
Historic Gaslamp Quarter offers Victorian-era streets, nightlife energy, and preserved downtown architecture for an atmospheric walk.
Dramatic seaside cliffs and walking paths in La Jolla, famous for waves, sea lions, and sweeping Pacific views.
A San Diego staple: grilled fish in a soft tortilla with cabbage, crema, and salsa. Popularized by Baja influence and coastal seafood culture.
French fries, carne asada, cheese, guacamole, and crema wrapped in a flour tortilla. A late-night local favorite born in San Diego taquerias.
Fresh local sea urchin served raw, prized for its rich, buttery taste. It reflects San Diego's access to Pacific seafood and sushi culture.
Celebrated sushi restaurant specializing in omakase and pristine seafood, including uni. Intimate, polished, and highly respected by locals.
Iconic casual seafood counter known for fish tacos, smoked fish, and harbor views. A classic stop for San Diego's Baja-inspired seafood style.
Refined fine-dining restaurant showcasing local seafood and seasonal California ingredients. Elegant room with one of the city's strongest reputations.
San Diego is pricey for US travel, with higher hotel rates, dining, and parking than many cities, though casual food and buses stay manageable.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis or rideshares, and $1-2 for coffee drinks or small cafe orders.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Fresno, CA to San Diego, CA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Diego, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Fresno, CA to San Diego, CA flights use the Fresno Yosemite International to San Diego International Airport airport pair, with some services landing at McClellan-Palomar Airport. Use this guide to compare Fresno, CA and San Diego, CA airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Fresno Yosemite International is 5 km from Fresno city centre. Public transport options include:
Fresno Yosemite International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants available, including Starbucks and John Muir Tavern in the main terminal
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located near baggage claim and ticketingas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Fresno Yosemite International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Fresno Yosemite International: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Fresno Yosemite International.
San Diego International Airport is 4 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
San Diego International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants in terminals 1 and 2, including fast food and sit-down options like The Counter and Phil's BBQ
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at San Diego International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at San Diego International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Diego International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Mari within walking distance..
McClellan-Palomar Airport has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at McClellan-Palomar Airport: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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