San Diego Added to Southwest's Nonstop Destinations From Fresno Airport

Transportation

By Edward Smith

Published 1 month ago on

February 6, 2025

Southwest Airlines will begin offering direct flights to San Diego beginning October. (GV Wire Composite/Paul Marshall)

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Southwest Airlines added a fourth nonstop destination to routes to and from Fresno Yosemite International Airport.

Beginning Oct. 2, travelers can take direct flights to San Diego International Airport, according to an airport news release.

“Southwest Airlines is a valued airline partner and continues to grow its presence in California’s Central Valley,” said Henry Thompson, the city’s director of aviation. “The additional San Diego service operated by Southwest Airlines demonstrated 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.”

San Diego Airport Had Its Busiest Year in 2024

The San Diego airport had its busiest year in 2024, according to the Times of San Diego. The 25.24 million travelers going through the airport surpassed the previous record of 25.18 million in 2019.

If the San Diego Padres continue their playoff appearance streak, the October premiere of flights will come just in time to catch a playoff game at Petco Park. The San Diego destination means an even closer destination to Mexico — though travelers can get direct flights to Guadalajara, Leon, and Morelia from Fresno’s airport.

San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter offers an extensive nightlife.

Southwest also offers direct flights from Fresno to Las Vegas, Denver, and Dallas Love Field.

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Edward Smith,

Multimedia Journalist

Edward Smith began reporting for GV Wire in May 2023. His reporting career began at Fresno City College, graduating with an associate degree in journalism. After leaving school he spent the next six years with The Business Journal, doing research for the publication as well as covering the restaurant industry. Soon after, he took on real estate and agriculture beats, winning multiple awards at the local, state and national level. You can contact Edward at 559-440-8372 or at Edward.Smith@gvwire.com.