Fresno Yosemite International Airport is getting expanded service from Southwest Airlines later this year.
The big picture: Southwest Airlines announced Thursday that it will offer nonstop flights daily between Fresno and San Diego International Airport.
- The route will begin on Oct. 2, and Southwest will join Alaska Airlines as the only carrier to offer nonstop service to San Diego.
Zoom out: Southwest first launched service out of Fresno in April 2021 decades after the first attempts were made to bring the carrier to the Central Valley.
- Southwest currently offers nonstop flights from Fresno to Las Vegas and Denver. The airline also offers seasonal service to Dallas Love Field.
What he’s saying: “Southwest Airlines is a valued airline partner and continues to grow its presence in the California’s Central Valley with service to popular destinations and beyond,” said Director of Aviation Henry Thompson. “The additional San Diego service operated by Southwest Airlines demonstrates the airline’s confidence in our market and is timely with the excitement and growth occurring at FAT including the anticipated completion of the new terminal expansion in fall 2025.”
