Considering the large demand for travel to Las Vegas from Fresno, the proximity of the two airports, and the diversity of connecting options at LAS, it would be extremely surprising not to see Las Vegas as one of the first destinations that Southwest offers from Fresno.Ĭourtesy of Southwest Airlines 2.
Las Vegas is close enough to Fresno that it makes sense for both onward (eastbound) connections, as well as connections to some West Coast cities, such as Reno, Seattle, and Portland. Southwest offers non-stop flights to 55 destinations from Las Vegas, making it one of the airline’s largest hubs. Based on the continued strong demand to Vegas, the continued overall growth of passengers at FAT, and the reluctance of some Fresnans to deal with Allegiant’s “ultra low cost” business model, it’s likely that Southwest will do very well with Vegas-bound travelers from Fresno.Īnother reason why Las Vegas is such a likely candidate for service from Fresno is the abundance of connecting opportunities there. While demand has remained strong, only about 72,000 passengers flew from Fresno to Vegas in 2019, meaning there is likely room for another carrier on the route. Allegiant Air, an ultra low-cost carrier, has had a monopoly on the Fresno to Vegas route ever since.
An average of around 100,000 passengers per year flew between Fresno and Vegas in the years leading up to 2011, when US Airways pulled almost all of its non-hub flying out of Las Vegas (SkyWest pulled out of the route for the same reasons a couple of years later). For most of the late 2000’s, three airlines flew between Fresno and Vegas, including SkyWest (United Express), America West (US Airways), and Allegiant Air. The most compelling reason for this is the history of strong demand between Fresno and Las Vegas. Las Vegas is the most likely destination for Southwest from Fresno. So, let’s take a look at possible destinations Southwest will serve when it begins flying to Fresno in mid-2021. It’s also likely that Southwest will offer more than one destination from Fresno in its initial offerings Southwest serves multiple destinations from nearly all of the airports it has a presence at. Southwest began service to Palm Springs with 5 flights per day, and is beginning service in Jackson, MS with 6 flights per day Fresno would likely follow a similar pattern. It’s also fairly likely that Southwest will initially offer 5-8 flights per day from Fresno. The only detail that Southwest gave about its new service to Fresno is that it will begin in “the second quarter of 2021.” It’s fairly likely that the first flights will start in late May or early June this will give Southwest time to ramp-up service before the summer travel season, which is usually the busiest time of the year for airlines (but could be muted this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic). Book your flight today and know that you'll earn Rapid Rewards ® points when you fly.Courtesy of Southwest Airlines What The First Southwest Flights Will Look Like Want the latest news, information, and promotional offers from Southwest? Sign up to receive email from us. (Reagan National), know that you won’t be surprised at checkout. When you search for your next flight to Washington, D.C. Learn more about the Southwest ® travel experience before you book your flight from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.įlying with Southwest is simple and fun, no matter which of our dozens of exciting destinations you choose. So from booking to boarding, we offer services and features designed to make your travel from Fresno, CA, to Washington, D.C. (Reagan National) airfares and convenient scheduling options to make your trip memorable. At Southwest, we know it takes more than great deals on Washington, D.C.
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