How to get from Detroit to Fresno: connecting flights, about 8h 48m total

Flights from Detroit to Fresno

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Denver: 8h 48m
two tickets, via Las Vegas: $245
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 1,980 mi (3,186 km)

fastest

Via Denver

8h 48m

with the connection

Detroit to Denver flight 3h 18m

Connection of about 3h

Denver to Fresno flight 2h 30m

two ticketsfrom $502

Via Las Vegas

8h 50m

with the connection

Detroit to Las Vegas flight 4h 33m

Connection of about 3h

Las Vegas to Fresno flight 1h 17m

two ticketsfrom $245

Via San Diego

9h 24m

with the connection

Detroit to San Diego flight 4h 58m

Connection of about 3h

San Diego to Fresno flight 1h 26m

Via Dallas

9h 42m

with the connection

Detroit to Dallas flight 3h 7m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Fresno: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.

Dallas to Fresno flight 3h 35m

two ticketsfrom $582

Via Chicago

13h 28m

with the connection

Detroit to Chicago flight 1h 34m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to Fresno flight 8h 54m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Detroit to cities closest to Fresno

Detroit to San Francisco San Francisco: 162 mi (260 km) from Fresno, flight 5h 23m from $105 Detroit to Los Angeles Los Angeles: 205 mi (330 km) from Fresno, flight 5h 4m from $98 Detroit to Las Vegas Las Vegas: 261 mi (420 km) from Fresno, flight 4h 33m from $108 Detroit to San Diego San Diego: 316 mi (508 km) from Fresno, flight 4h 58m Detroit to Phoenix Phoenix: 492 mi (791 km) from Fresno, flight 4h 28m from $104 Detroit to Seattle Seattle: 762 mi (1,226 km) from Fresno, flight 5h 7m from $225

To Fresno from cities closest to Detroit

Chicago to Fresno Chicago: 237 mi (381 km) from Detroit, flight 8h 54m Tampa to Fresno Tampa: 994 mi (1,600 km) from Detroit, flight 15h 5m Dallas to Fresno Dallas: 999 mi (1,608 km) from Detroit, flight 3h 35m from $354 Denver to Fresno Denver: 1,154 mi (1,857 km) from Detroit, flight 2h 30m from $278 Las Vegas to Fresno Las Vegas: 1,758 mi (2,829 km) from Detroit, flight 1h 17m from $88 Guadalajara to Fresno Guadalajara: 1,906 mi (3,067 km) from Detroit, flight 3h 48m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Detroit to Fresno?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Denver.

What is the fastest way to fly from Detroit to Fresno?

Via Denver: 3h 18m to the connection, 2h 30m after it, about 8h 48m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Detroit to Fresno with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Las Vegas from $245. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Detroit and Fresno?

Denver (8h 48m total), Las Vegas (8h 50m total), San Diego (9h 24m total), Dallas (9h 42m total) and Chicago (13h 28m total).

How far is Fresno from Detroit?

1,980 mi (3,186 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.