Flights
Flights to Fresno
Flying to Fresno for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Fresno, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 231 upcoming events in and around Fresno (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Fresno is Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), 3.4 miles away. For Chukchansi Park, the nearest is FAT at 5.1 miles.
Airports serving Fresno
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Fresno, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) 3.4 mi (6 km) | Large | Nearest to Chukchansi Park, Save Mart Center, Strummer's, Tower Theatre - Fresno, Saroyan Theatre at Fresno Convention Center, Warnors Theater, Reedley Opera House and Paul Paul Theater at Fresno Fairgrounds. |
Nearest airport to each Fresno venue
The busiest venues in and around Fresno, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Chukchansi Park Hotels near Chukchansi Park | FAT, 5.1 mi | — |
| Save Mart Center Hotels near Save Mart Center | FAT, 2.5 mi | — |
| Strummer's Hotels near Strummer's | FAT, 4.7 mi | — |
| Tower Theatre - Fresno Hotels near Tower Theatre - Fresno | FAT, 4.8 mi | — |
| Saroyan Theatre at Fresno Convention Center Hotels near Saroyan Theatre at Fresno Convention Center | FAT, 4.7 mi | — |
| Warnors Theater Hotels near Warnors Theater | FAT, 5 mi | — |
| Reedley Opera House Hotels near Reedley Opera House | FAT, 19 mi | — |
| Paul Paul Theater at Fresno Fairgrounds Hotels near Paul Paul Theater at Fresno Fairgrounds | FAT, 3.7 mi | — |
Flying in for a Fresno event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 68 events in and around Fresno; 71% on Fri–Sun; 50 of the 68 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Linea Personal
Warnors Theater, Fresno, California
From about $38.00View TicketsWesGhost & Red Leather
Strummer's, Fresno, California
From about $56.00View TicketsFresno State Bulldogs Women's Volleyball vs. San Diego State Aztecs
Save Mart Center, Fresno, California
From about $23.00View TicketsThe Deslondes
Strummer's, Fresno, California
From about $48.00View TicketsFresno State Bulldogs vs. Rice Owls
Valley Children's Stadium, Fresno, California
From about $28.00View TicketsEslabon Armado
Saroyan Theatre at Fresno Convention Center, Fresno, California
From about $105.00View TicketsAl Di Meola
Tower Theatre - Fresno, Fresno, California
From about $56.00View Tickets
Add-ons, not event tickets
Parking, tailgates and passes 1
These are add-on products rather than admission to the event itself, so they are listed separately and are not counted among the upcoming dates above.
PARKING: Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Rice Owls
Valley Children's Stadium Parking Lots, Fresno, California
Search flights for:
- Sep 25: Linea Personal
- Sep 26: Fresno State Bulldogs Women's Volleyball vs. Sa…
- Sep 27: Al Di Meola
- Sep 30: Psychostick
- Oct 1: Show Me The Body
- Oct 2: Old Crow Medicine Show
Flying in to Fresno: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Chukchansi Park it is FAT, 5.1 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
How far is FAT from downtown Fresno?
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is 3.4 miles (6 km) from downtown Fresno in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
What is the closest airport to Fresno?
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Fresno, 3.4 miles away in a straight line.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
Which airport is best for Save Mart Center?
The closest airport to Save Mart Center is Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), 2.5 miles away in a straight line.
How many events are in Fresno in the next 30 days?
68 in and around Fresno in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 71% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 50 of the 68 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is best for Chukchansi Park?
The closest airport to Chukchansi Park is Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), 5.1 miles away in a straight line.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
How many airports serve Fresno?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Fresno: Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).
