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$92+ Cheap flights from Fresno (FAT) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAT — CHI
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Fresno Airterminal to Chicago are usually found in January or September, booked 11 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Fresno to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Fresno (FAT) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$271
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$92
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$359

Good round-trip deal

$412 or less

Good one-way deal

$341 or less
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Cheapest flights from Fresno to Chicago
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/119:58 pmFAT - ORD
2 stops18h 16mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/172:04 pmORD - FAT
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$271
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/59:09 amFAT - ORD
1 stop10h 23mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/811:57 amORD - FAT
2 stops24h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/20$273
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1112:55 pmFAT - ORD
1 stop6h 58mDelta
Tue 11/186:00 amORD - FAT
2 stops12h 35mDelta
Deal found 8/20$274
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/151:24 pmFAT - ORD
2 stops13h 37mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/1810:00 amORD - FAT
1 stop14h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/18$276
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1010:09 amFAT - ORD
2 stops22h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/139:00 amORD - FAT
1 stop7h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$278
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2711:09 amFAT - MDW
2 stops20h 09mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/297:03 pmMDW - FAT
1 stop17h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/156:08 pmFAT - ORD
1 stop9h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/183:55 pmORD - FAT
Nonstop4h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19$279
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/234:26 pmFAT - ORD
1 stop12h 03mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/68:59 pmORD - FAT
1 stop14h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/19$280
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/49:58 pmFAT - ORD
2 stops18h 16mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/811:57 amORD - FAT
2 stops24h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/20$281
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/129:09 amFAT - ORD
1 stop24h 42mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/167:09 pmORD - FAT
2 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/20$282
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/116:35 pmFAT - MDW
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Tue 9/166:00 amMDW - FAT
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 8/20$283
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/119:58 pmFAT - ORD
1 stop21h 01mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/199:54 pmORD - FAT
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/20$283

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Fresno to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Fresno to Chicago that are best for you.

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FresnoChicago

FAT - ORD

FATORD

Fresno Airterminal

Thu 9/11

9:58 pm-6:14 pm

2 stops18h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/17

2:04 pm-9:24 am

2 stops21h 20m

$271

FresnoChicago

FAT - ORD

FATORD

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 9/13

3:22 pm-10:52 am

2 stops17h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/22

9:54 pm-10:19 am

1 stop14h 25m

$271

FresnoChicago

FAT - ORD

FATORD

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 10/15

1:24 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/19

8:20 am-9:35 am

1 stop27h 15m

$273

FresnoChicago

FAT - ORD

FATORD

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 9/5

9:09 am-9:32 pm

1 stop10h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/8

11:57 am-10:19 am

2 stops24h 22m

$273

FresnoChicago

FAT - ORD

FATORD

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 11/11

12:55 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/18

6:00 am-4:35 pm

2 stops12h 35m

$274

FresnoChicago

FAT - ORD

FATORD

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 10/15

1:24 pm-5:01 am

2 stops13h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/18

10:00 am-10:58 pm

1 stop14h 58m

$276

FresnoChicago

FAT - ORD

FATORD

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 12/5

2:38 pm-1:09 pm

1 stop20h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/8

7:59 pm-2:01 pm

1 stop20h 02m

$276

FresnoChicago

FAT - ORD

FATORD

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 9/9

11:09 am-9:32 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/25

7:09 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops20h 06m

$278

FresnoChicago

FAT - ORD

FATORD

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 9/6

3:22 pm-11:59 am

2 stops18h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/8

6:15 am-5:32 pm

1 stop13h 17m

$278

FresnoChicago

FAT - ORD

FATORD

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 9/10

10:09 am-10:52 am

2 stops22h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/13

9:00 am-2:32 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$278

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Best time to book a flight from Fresno to Chicago

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Fresno to Chicago. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Fresno to Chicago is 11 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.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fresno to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Fresno to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from FAT to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Fresno to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 20, 2025.

When flying from Fresno to Chicago, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 43% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Fresno to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Fresno to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Fresno to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Fresno to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Fresno to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 20, 2025.

The most flights from FAT to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated August 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Fresno to Chicago, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Fresno to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 2 outbound flights to Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 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 6h 58m. 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, Alaska Airlines ($237), American Airlines ($238), and Delta ($256) offers the cheapest pricing from Fresno to Chicago. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 41% 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 Allegiant Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $115. Alaska Airlines flights start at $122 while deals on Southwest start at $139 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Fresno to Chicago?

    While on average a flight from Fresno to Chicago is generally $777, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $194. When looking at the most popular route, (Fresno Airterminal - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $204 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fresno to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Fresno to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 5 airlines flying from Fresno to Chicago

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Fresno to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$237Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$268Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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