Traveling from Houston to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT): what you need to know
All great adventures start at one of Houston's main airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Check out your options for booking a flight from Houston to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) departing from either of these.
Fresno is 2 hours behind Houston. Fresno Yosemite International Airport is located in Fresno, which operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
Your flight from Houston to FAT won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're going away during a peak month like July, get to the terminal even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Expect lines to be longer during peak periods like summer, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
From central Houston, IAH is around 17 miles away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
In search of a handy hotel near George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Houston to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in about 1 hour and 42 minutes. The airport is roughly 12 miles away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 22 minutes.
You're off on vacation, so why not book an extra night away from home? Consider kicking back in one of these accommodation options near William P. Hobby Airport the day before your flight from Houston to FAT:
About Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
Reserve a hotel near FAT if you have a late flight from Houston to Fresno Yosemite International Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to central Fresno
From Fresno Yosemite International Airport, Fresno is approximately 9 miles away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the center driving.
It'll take around 1 hour and 5 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
For a one-way ticket from Houston to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, $117 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight starting from $239. These are the lowest fares right now and may differ depending on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from Houston to FAT if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
July is the busiest month to board a flight from Houston to Fresno Yosemite International Airport while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Fresno, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Fresno is July, with the temperature ranging between 64ºF and 106ºF. Book your flights from Houston to FAT in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
December has average temperatures of between 36ºF and 61ºF. Look for cheap flights from Houston to Fresno Yosemite International Airport sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Fresno
After locking in your flight from Houston to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Fresno:
One of the best ways to get to know Fresno is to visit its top sights. Highlights include Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
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