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One Missing Route.
Millions of Potential Travelers.
Every day, Central Valley residents travel between Fresno and Orange County for business meetings, family visits, vacations, education, healthcare, and entertainment. Yet there is currently no nonstop service between Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and John Wayne Airport (SNA). A direct connection would make travel easier, save valuable time, and strengthen both regions.
SAVE VALUABLE TIME:
Reduce travel time by avoiding long drives to Southern California.
STRENGTHEN OUR ECONOMY:
Support business growth, tourism, investment, and stronger regional connections between Central California and Orange County.
CONNECT FAMILIES & COMMUNITIES:
Make it easier to visit loved ones, attend important events, and travel for education, healthcare, and recreation.
One Flight.
A Region of More Than
2 million people.
Fresno Yosemite International Airport serves a much larger community than Fresno alone. Its primary Central Valley passenger market reaches across six counties — Fresno, Madera, Kings, Tulare, Merced and Mariposa — representing more than 2 million residents.
For those communities, Orange County is an important destination for business, family, healthcare, entertainment, tourism and weekend travel. But without a nonstop option, travelers are often left with a connecting flight or hours on the road.
Every traveler has a different reason for making the trip.
Whether you're traveling for work, family, education, healthcare, or a well-earned getaway, a nonstop flight between Fresno and Orange County makes every journey easier. Less time navigating travel means more time where it matters most.
More Time Together
Whether it's birthdays, holidays, weddings, or simply visiting loved ones, a nonstop flight means fewer travel headaches and more time making memories.
Keep Business Moving
Connect faster with clients, meetings, conferences, and new opportunities between two of California's strongest economic regions.
Spend Less Time Traveling
From Disneyland and Newport Beach to cruises, concerts, and weekend escapes, getting there should be part of the excitement—not the challenge.
Airlines Already Serving
Both Airports.
This isn't about building new airports or creating new infrastructure. Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines already serve both Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and John Wayne Airport (SNA). The opportunity exists—now we need to demonstrate the community demand to help make this nonstop route a reality.
alaska airlines
✔ Serves Fresno (FAT)
✔ Serves Orange County (SNA)
Popular Destinations:
Seattle • Portland
San Francisco • San Jose
Los Angeles • and more
southwest airlines
✔ Serves Fresno (FAT)
✔ Serves Orange County (SNA)
Popular Destinations:
Phoenix • Las Vegas
Denver • Oakland
Sacramento • and more
american Airlines
✔ Serves Fresno (FAT)
✔ Serves Orange County (SNA)
Popular Destinations:
Seattle • Portland
San Francisco • San Jose
Los Angeles • and more
Imagine boarding in Fresno... and landing in Orange County.
Travel should feel effortless.
Instead of navigating traffic or losing an entire day to travel, imagine stepping onto a plane in Fresno and arriving in Orange County in 30 minutes ready for business, family, or a weekend escape. That's the kind of experience this community is working toward.
Questions
About the Proposed Route
Have questions? Here's how this community campaign works and why your support matters.
Airlines make their own route decisions. This campaign is designed to demonstrate measurable community demand, which is one of the factors airlines consider when evaluating new service.
Anyone who lives, works, or regularly travels between the Central Valley and Orange County can sign. Businesses are encouraged to participate.
Share this WEBSITE LINK with friends, coworkers, family members, and local businesses who would benefit from nonstop service. Every response helps strengthen the case.
Your responses will only be used to measure community demand. Aggregate results may be shared with airlines, airport officials, and community leaders. Personal information will not be sold or publicly shared.
We Will Make Your Voice
Heard Directly
Your voice can help make a difference. Share your message in the form below, and we’ll make sure it gets in front of the people who make route decisions. The more support they hear from our community, the stronger the case for bringing this route to Fresno.
Mark Thorpe
Director of Aviation, Fresno Yosemite International Airport
