Flying from Washington DC to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT): What you need to know
Start your journey at one of Washington DC's main airports, Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Explore 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 is in the UTC-7 timezone and is three hours behind Washington DC.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Washington DC to FAT.
Travelling during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Of all flights departing from Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
With public transport, you can travel from central Washington DC to IAD in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
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When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 74.39%.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
From the centre of Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 50 minutes to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so on public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Washington DC to Fresno Yosemite International Airport flight:
Flights departing from BWI land at their destination on schedule 77.13% of the time.
About Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
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FAT is located at 5175 E. Clinton Way.
Getting from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to central Fresno
Fresno Yosemite International Airport to central Fresno is around 8 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Fresno Yosemite International Airport is Rs36,608. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs72,694. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Washington DC to FAT, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Washington DC to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT). July is the busiest month to travel to Fresno. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in May.
Lock in a Washington DC to FAT flight ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Fresno to range from 18ºC to 41ºC.
December sees temperatures of between 2ºC and 16ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Fresno Yosemite International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Fresno
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There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Fresno itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Fresno has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 209 kilometres west of Fresno, a visit to San Jose will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Japantown (San Jose), Winchester Mystery House and The Tech Museum of Innovation.
San Francisco is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres north-west of Fresno. No trip is complete without dropping by Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.
