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$129+ Cheap flights from Fresno (FAT) to Chicago (CHI)

FAT — CHI
Dec 5 — Dec 121
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Fresno Airterminal to Chicago are usually found in February or March, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Fresno to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Fresno to Chicago

Sat 12/511:03 am -
1 stop6h 56m
Sat 12/126:52 am -
1 stop7h 09m
Deal found 11/1$257
Thu 12/37:04 pm -
1 stop26h 55m
Sat 12/55:46 pm -
1 stop21h 43m
Deal found 11/2$290
Sun 12/139:30 pm -
1 stop29h 31m
Mon 12/217:35 am -
1 stop26h 39m
Deal found 11/4$302
Sat 12/1911:53 pm -
1 stop8h 07m
Mon 1/45:00 am -
1 stop9h 04m
Deal found 11/1$307
Fri 11/2010:06 pm -
1 stop29h 04m
Mon 11/235:15 am -
1 stop28h 31m
Deal found 10/31$309
Sat 11/212:14 pm -
1 stop12h 56m
Mon 11/235:15 am -
1 stop28h 31m
Deal found 10/31$310
Tue 12/87:00 am -
1 stop7h 31m
Thu 12/107:27 am -
1 stop9h 51m
Deal found 11/4$317
Thu 11/2612:30 pm -
1 stop22h 48m
Tue 12/12:13 pm -
1 stop11h 45m
Deal found 11/2$323
Fri 11/2010:06 pm -
1 stop29h 04m
Wed 11/255:15 am -
1 stop30h 01m
Deal found 10/31$325
Sat 11/212:14 pm -
1 stop12h 56m
Wed 11/255:15 am -
1 stop30h 01m
Deal found 10/31$327
Wed 12/210:00 am -
1 stop5h 25m
Wed 12/93:45 pm -
1 stop7h 35m
Deal found 11/4$333
Fri 12/410:00 am -
1 stop7h 35m
Sat 12/56:05 am -
1 stop6h 20m
Deal found 11/3$353

Find flight deals from Fresno to Chicago

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$129
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$535

Good round-trip deal

$468 or less

Good one-way deal

$293 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Fresno Airterminal-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Fresno Airterminal-Chicago (CHI) flights.
From Fresno Airterminal to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Fresno Airterminal to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Fresno Airterminal to Chicago (CHI).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Fresno Airterminal to Chicago (CHI).

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FresnoChicago

FAT Fresno Airterminal - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

FATORD

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 2/27

1:09 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

FresnoChicago

FAT Fresno Airterminal - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

FATORD

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 2/21

4:02 pm-6:10 am

1 stop12h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$143

FresnoChicago

FAT Fresno Airterminal - MDW Chicago Midway

FATMDW

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 2/21

5:25 pm-4:30 am

1 stop9h 05m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$179

FresnoChicago

FAT Fresno Airterminal - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

FATORD

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 11/30

3:37 pm-12:53 am

2 stops31h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$184

FresnoChicago

FAT Fresno Airterminal - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

FATORD

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 12/16

9:51 am-11:57 pm

2 stops12h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$197

FresnoChicago

FAT Fresno Airterminal - MDW Chicago Midway

FATMDW

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 12/28

5:05 pm-4:25 am

1 stop9h 20m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$220

FresnoChicago

FAT Fresno Airterminal - MDW Chicago Midway

FATMDW

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 12/6

3:24 pm-11:33 am

2 stops42h 09m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$221

FresnoChicago

FAT Fresno Airterminal - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

FATORD

Fresno Airterminal

Thu 11/19

3:20 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$232

FresnoChicago

FAT Fresno Airterminal - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

FATORD

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 11/20

10:06 pm-12:53 am

3 stops24h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$235

FresnoChicago

FAT Fresno Airterminal - MDW Chicago Midway

FATMDW

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 12/6

1:25 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$245

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Compare providers for flights from Fresno to Chicago

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Fresno to Chicago in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Fresno-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Fresno-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Fresno-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Fresno-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Fresno-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Fresno to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Fresno with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Fresno to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Fresno to Chicago?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fresno to Chicago (average of $290). Flying from Fresno to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $508). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Fresno to Chicago?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Fresno to Chicago flights typically cost between $417 and $580 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $257 on American Airlines (Jan 20-Jan 23).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Fresno to Chicago?

Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Fresno to Chicago on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Fresno to Chicago?

San Francisco (SFO) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $329.

What’s the fastest layover option from Fresno to Chicago?

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Fresno to Chicago?

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 58m.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Fresno to Chicago?

The best time to book flights from Fresno to Chicago is 69 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Fresno to Chicago, such as Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Fresno to Chicago?

    Fresno Airterminal (FAT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Fresno to Chicago. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago from Airterminal; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights from the Fresno airport to Chicago. It is only a 4.8 mi journey to Airterminal (FAT) from Fresno’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Fresno to Chicago?

    Departing from Fresno to Chicago will take you 8h 05m. The distance between Fresno and Chicago is about 1725 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Fresno to Chicago round-trip?

    According to our current data, Southwest ($182), American Airlines ($228), and Alaska Airlines ($259) offers the cheapest pricing from Fresno to Chicago. Users have found that Southwest is 57% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Fresno to Chicago one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $123. American Airlines flights start at $168 while deals on United Airlines start at $168 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Fresno to Chicago?

    While on average a flight from Fresno to Chicago is generally $477, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $217. When looking at the most popular route, (Fresno Airterminal - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $349 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Fresno to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Fresno to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Fresno to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Fresno to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Fresno to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Fresno to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Fresno to Chicago?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fresno to Chicago (average of $290). Flying from Fresno to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $508). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Fresno to Chicago

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$182Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$259Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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