Southwest Airlines Will Soon Start Flying to Fresno

(KMJ) – Wednesday, Southwest Airlines confirmed its intent to launch first-ever air service at Fresno Yosemite International Airport beginning in spring 2021.

In addition to Fresno, Southwest says it is adding service to the Santa Barbara Airport in the second quarter of 2021.

“Our arrival in the Heart of California, both on the Central Coast and in the Central Valley, will round out nearly four decades of investment in our California Customers and communities,” Southwest Airlines Chief Commercial Officer & Executive Vice President Andrew Watterson said.

The addition of Fresno and Santa Barbara will the position Southwest Airlines as an option in 13 California airports before summer 2021.