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Flights from Richmond to Fresno

There are no direct flights from Richmond to Fresno. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Las Vegas, about 7h 15m door to door (46 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 15m
RICFATDEN

Richmond to Fresno at a glance

Fastest journey7h 15mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Las Vegas

Best ways to fly from Richmond 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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RIC Denver (DEN) FAT
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sat16:30 RIC18:00 DEN1h 30m connection19:30 DEN20:45 FATUnited Airlines
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 15m
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RIC Las Vegas (LAS) FAT
Leg 1: Breeze Airways · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines
Sun09:00 RIC10:43 LAS2h 17m connection13:00 LAS14:01 FATBreeze Airways + Allegiant Air
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 8h 01m
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RIC Dallas (DFW) FAT
Leg 1: American Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, Volaris
Mon07:00 RIC08:52 DFW3h 38m connection12:30 DFW13:36 FATAmerican Airlines
15 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 36m
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RIC Los Angeles (LAX) FAT
Leg 1: Breeze Airways · Leg 2: United Airlines, SkyWest
Tue09:45 RIC11:53 LAX4h 22m connection16:15 LAX17:05 FATBreeze Airways + United Airlines
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 10h 20m
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RIC Chicago (ORD) FAT
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Tue14:00 RIC14:52 ORD5h 23m connection20:15 ORD22:21 FATAmerican Airlines + United Airlines
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 21m
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RIC Phoenix (PHX) FAT
Leg 1: Breeze Airways · Leg 2: American Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 27m
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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
3,723 km2,312 miles
Journey time
7h 15mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hFresno vs Richmond
Currency in Fresno
USD
Airports
RIC → FAT

Flights from Richmond to Fresno: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Richmond to Fresno?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Las Vegas and Dallas. 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 Richmond to Fresno?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,723 km.
Where do you change planes between Richmond and Fresno?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Las Vegas (LAS), Dallas (DFW) and Los Angeles (LAX). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Richmond and Fresno?
Richmond: Richmond International Airport (RIC). Fresno: Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).
What is the time difference between Richmond and Fresno?
Fresno is 3 hours behind Richmond.

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