Fresno adds nonstop flight to Atlanta

Central Valley travelers now have the option to fly direct to Atlanta.

Fresno Yosemite International Airport announced last week the launch of daily nonstop flights to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the busiest airport in the world.

The big picture: This is the most remote route offered by Fresno Yosemite International Airport, which will provide more options for travelers to connect to the East Coast.

• Delta Airlines will operate the route with Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
• The outbound flight will depart Fresno at 10:30 a.m. PDT and arrive in Atlanta at 5:50 a.m. EDT.
• The inbound flight will depart Atlanta at 7:37 p.m. EDT and arrive in Fresno at 9:23 p.m. PDT.

What they say : “Air service to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is consistently ranked among Fresno Yosemite International Airport’s top 10 markets for Central Valley travelers,” said Aviation Director Henry Thompson . “We appreciate Delta Air Lines for its confidence in the Fresno market and for meeting our region’s air service needs by developing more destinations and accessing the airline’s international network with nonstop service between Fresno and Atlanta .”

• Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer added, “As Fresno Yosemite International Airport embarks on a major terminal expansion project to expand our facilities, air service is growing and providing more opportunities to connect people with new places to visit or do business while creating easy access to explore. our great city and region.