KSNA

KFAT

Santa Ana

to

Fresno

~55 min

Why spend hours on the road when ~50 min gets you from Santa Ana to Fresno in the E1000? FlyEpic fractional ownership means this route is yours to fly whenever you need it.

Route Details

Santa Ana to Fresno

~55 min

Avg. Flight Time

238

Direct Distance

Passenger Capacity

385 mph

Cruise Speed

34,000 ft

Cruise Altitude

Coast to Desert, Without the Drive

The distance between Santa Ana and Fresno is 238 miles as the crow flies - and in the Epic E1000, that translates to roughly ~55 min at cruise altitude. By car, the same journey demands hours of highway time through corridors that rarely cooperate. For FlyEpic owners, that tradeoff disappears entirely.Departing from John Wayne Airport, you're airborne within minutes of arriving at the FBO - no security theater, no gate holds, no middle seats. The Epic E1000 climbs to 34,000 feet in under 20 minutes, where Starlink WiFi keeps you connected while the terrain scrolls beneath you. By the time most travelers are settling into their drive, you're already on the ground in Fresno / Yosemite.This route is a natural fit for FlyEpic's ownership model. Whether it's a recurring business commitment, a weekend at one of Central Valley's standout destinations, or simply the desire to make the most of limited time, the economics of fractional ownership make Santa Ana to Fresno a route you can fly without overthinking the cost.

KSNA

John Wayne Airport

54 ft MSL

Orange County's primary aviation hub - 5 miles from Newport Beach and the South OC coastal corridor

5,700 ft runway with noise abatement procedures standard for all aircraft - E1000 compliant

FBO services with private terminal access, ideal for Newport Beach, Irvine, and Laguna Beach clientele

KFAT

Fresno Yosemite International

336 ft MSL

Positioned as the premier gateway to Yosemite National Park - just 60 miles from the valley floor

9,217 ft primary runway with full FBO facilities and private aviation concierge services

Serves Central California's agricultural heartland as well as Sierra Nevada outdoor destination travelers

Own the Aircraft. Not the Overhead.

Pay for the hours you fly — 25 to 200 per year — without the full cost of ownership, pilot hiring, or maintenance management. One flat rate. No surprises.

Epic Entry

$100K

one-time investment

25 hours

annual flight hours

None

monthly fee

—

per flight hour

1,000+ WC

destinations

Your first step into FlyEpic — ideal for 1–2 weekend routes per month.

1/16 share

$285,356

purchase price

50 hours

annual flight hours

50 hours

monthly fee

$1,500

per Flight Hour

1,000+ WC

destinations

Ideal for entrepreneurs — regional getaway travel 2–4× per month.

1/8 share

$570,713

purchase price

100 hours

annual flight hours

$30,000

monthly fee

$1,500

per flight hour

1,000+ WC

destinations

Ideal for executives flying regionally for business.

1/4 share

$1.14M

purchase price

200 hours

annual flight hours

$60,000

monthly fee

$1,500

per flight hour

1,000+ WC

destinations

For companies with multiple executives — heavy regional presence.

The Case for Owning Your Airspace

01 Time Is the Real Currency

The Monterey–Palm Springs drive runs

~4-5 hrs (with stops)

on a good day. The E1000 does it in

~55 min

For an owner flying this

route twice a month, that's nearly 120 hours returned annually — three full work weeks.

02 Fly When You Decide

No airline schedules. No 6 AM connections through LAX. FlyEpic's guaranteed availability means your departure time is set by your calendar. Friday at 3 PM or Sunday evening — your call, every time.

03 1,000+ West Coast Destinations

One ownership share unlocks the full FlyEpic network. Today it's

Santa Ana to Fresno

Next week it's Sun Valley,

Jackson Hole, or Orcas Island — same aircraft, same hourly rate.

04 The Cabin Is Your Office

Starlink WiFi, 53 inches of cabin width, and seating for five means your team doesn't stop working when it boards. Arrive already briefed and aligned — not depleted by a commercial terminal.

05 Professional Pilots. No Exceptions.

Every FlyEpic flight is commanded by credentialed, experienced pilots. Professionalism isn't a premium add-on — it's the non-negotiable baseline on every leg you fly.

06 Ownership Builds Equity

Charter bills you per trip. FlyEpic ownership builds equity in a maintained, revenue-generating asset. Your $1,500/hr rate beats on-demand charter pricing for anyone flying this route regularly.

Santa Ana

Fresno

:

Your Options

Travel Option

Door-to-Door

Schedule Control

Seats for 4+

Work En Route

Approx. Cost (4 pax)

FlyEpic Fractional

~55 min

Your schedule

Up to 5 pax

Starlink WiFi

Owner-rate (equity included)

Commercial via LAX

~5–6 hrs total

Fixed schedules

Separate seats

Crowded cabin

~$800–$1,400 r/t

Drive (101 → I-5)

~4-5 hrs (with stops)

Flexible

Carpoolable

Driver can't work

~$100 fuel + time

On-Demand Charter

~1.5 hrs total

Flexible

Private cabin

~$9,000–$14,000/leg

Ready to OwnThis Route?

Talk to our team about the share structure that fits your travel pattern. Most owners are flying within 30 days of inquiry.