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Flights from Minneapolis to Fresno
There are no direct flights from Minneapolis to Fresno. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Phoenix, about 5h 22m door to door (377 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 22m
Minneapolis to Fresno at a glance
Fastest journey5h 22mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Phoenix
Best ways to fly from Minneapolis to Fresno
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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MSP Denver (DEN) FAT
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Wed09:00 MSP09:53 DEN1h 22m connection11:15 DEN12:22 FATSouthwest Airlines
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MSP Phoenix (PHX) FAT
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon07:45 MSP08:53 PHX1h 22m connection10:15 PHX11:49 FATAmerican Airlines
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MSP Las Vegas (LAS) FAT
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines
Thu19:00 MSP20:12 LAS2h 03m connection22:15 LAS23:15 FATDelta Air Lines + Southwest Airlines
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MSP Dallas (DFW) FAT
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Volaris
Sun19:00 MSP21:16 DFW1h 14m connection22:30 DFW23:36 FATAmerican Airlines
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MSP Chicago (ORD) FAT
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Wed19:00 MSP20:26 ORD1h 04m connection21:30 ORD23:36 FATUnited Airlines
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MSP Seattle (SEA) FAT
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, SkyWest
Sun07:15 MSP08:50 SEA2h 10m connection11:00 SEA13:00 FATAlaska Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 2,398 km1,489 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 22mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -2hFresno vs Minneapolis
- Currency in Fresno
- USD
- Airports
- MSP → FAT
Flights from Minneapolis to Fresno: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Minneapolis to Fresno?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Phoenix and Las Vegas. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Minneapolis to Fresno?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,398 km.
Where do you change planes between Minneapolis and Fresno?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Phoenix (PHX), Las Vegas (LAS) and Dallas (DFW). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Minneapolis and Fresno?
Minneapolis: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP). Fresno: Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Fresno?
Fresno is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.





