Why go
- City in California, United States.
- Served by Madera Municipal Airport (MAE).
History
Fresno is a city in the San Joaquin Valley of California, United States. It is the county seat of Fresno County and the largest city in the greater Central Valley region, as well as the most populated city in Central California. It covers about 114.7 square miles (297 km2) and had a population of 542,107 as of the 2020 census, making it the fifth-most populous city in California, the most populous inland city in California, and the 33rd-most populous city in the nation.
Where to stay
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 11 direct destinations
- Alaska Airlines AS (Dash 8-400, CRJ, CRJ-700) · 4 routes: Los Angeles*, Portland*, San Diego*, Seattle
- United Airlines UA (EM2, CRJ-700, CRJ) · 4 routes: Denver*, Las Vegas*, Los Angeles*, San Francisco*
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, MD-80, CRJ-900) · 3 routes: Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles*, Phoenix*
- US Airways US (CRJ, MD-80, CRJ-900) · 3 routes: Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles*, Phoenix*
- Delta Air Lines DL (737-800, CRJ-900, CRJ) · 2 routes: Guadalajara*, Salt Lake City*
- AeroMéxico AM (737-800) · 1 route: Guadalajara
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 1 route: Las Vegas
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319) · 1 route: Denver
- Volaris Y4 (A320) · 1 route: Guadalajara
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Madera Municipal Airport (MAE); 24 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: FAT has direct flights to 11 destinations on 9 airlines (incl. Los Angeles, Guadalajara, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Las Vegas…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Fresno, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.