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Flights from Raleigh to Fresno

There are no direct flights from Raleigh to Fresno. The fastest way is one stop via Dallas or Phoenix, about 6h 36m door to door (141 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 36m
RDUFATDFW

Raleigh to Fresno at a glance

Fastest journey6h 36mVia Dallas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas or Phoenix

Best ways to fly from Raleigh 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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RDU Dallas (DFW) FAT
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Volaris
Sun20:00 RDU21:38 DFW0h 52m connection22:30 DFW23:36 FATAmerican Airlines
53 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 36m
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RDU Phoenix (PHX) FAT
Leg 1: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon07:45 RDU09:07 PHX1h 08m connection10:15 PHX11:49 FATAmerican Airlines
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 04m
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RDU Denver (DEN) FAT
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Tue16:30 RDU17:52 DEN1h 38m connection19:30 DEN20:45 FATUnited Airlines
24 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 15m
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RDU Chicago (ORD) FAT
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Mon17:30 RDU18:27 ORD1h 33m connection20:00 ORD22:06 FATUnited Airlines
37 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 36m
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RDU Seattle (SEA) FAT
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, SkyWest
Sat07:15 RDU09:47 SEA1h 13m connection11:00 SEA13:00 FATAlaska Airlines
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 45m
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RDU Las Vegas (LAS) FAT
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines
Fri07:15 RDU08:42 LAS3h 18m connection12:00 LAS13:01 FATDelta Air Lines + Allegiant Air
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 46m
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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
3,662 km2,274 miles
Journey time
6h 36mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hFresno vs Raleigh
Currency in Fresno
USD
Airports
RDU → FAT

Flights from Raleigh to Fresno: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Raleigh to Fresno?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dallas, Phoenix and Denver. 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 Raleigh to Fresno?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,662 km.
Where do you change planes between Raleigh and Fresno?
The best connecting points are Dallas (DFW), Phoenix (PHX), Denver (DEN) and Chicago (ORD). American Airlines flies both legs via Dallas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Raleigh and Fresno?
Raleigh: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Fresno: Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Fresno?
Fresno is 3 hours behind Raleigh.

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