Flying from Washington DC to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT): what you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Washington DC's main airports, Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Check out your options for booking a flight from Washington DC to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) departing from either of these.
Fresno Yosemite International Airport is located in Fresno. The city operates in the UTC-7 timezone and is 3 hours behind Washington DC.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Washington DC to FAT.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Popular periods (like summer, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
From the centre of Washington DC, DCA is approximately 8 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to find the best way to reach the terminal.
Catching an early flight from Washington DC to Fresno Yosemite International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near Ronald Reagan National Airport:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 3 hours and 26 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 51 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Washington DC to FAT, stay in one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport:
About Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Fresno Yosemite International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near FAT instead:
Getting from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to central Fresno
Fresno Yosemite International Airport to the centre of Fresno is around 15 minutes in a car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour and 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Fresno Yosemite International Airport from R 2,686 or travel return from just R 5,462. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
To score cheap tickets from Washington DC to FAT, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Washington DC to Fresno Yosemite International Airport while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Fresno, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
The warmest month in Fresno is July, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 41ºC. Book your flights from Washington DC to FAT in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Visit in December if you want cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 2ºC and 16ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Washington DC to Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
More about Fresno
After locking in your flight from Washington DC to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Fresno:
Forestiere Underground Gardens and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Fresno must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Shinzen Japanese Garden.
Complete your Fresno trip with a car rental
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