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$111+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Fresno (FAT)

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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — FAT
May 23 — May 301
Sat 5/23
Sat 5/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Fresno
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/25:00 am
ORD
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FAT
1 stop6h 15m
American Airlines
Mon 5/411:59 pm
FAT
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ORD
1 stop7h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/21$221
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/269:50 am
ORD
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FAT
1 stop7h 53m
American Airlines
Wed 9/302:50 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop7h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/21$233
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/55:00 am
ORD
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FAT
1 stop6h 27m
American Airlines
Sat 5/97:07 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop8h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/20$241
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/215:00 am
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop9h 13m
American Airlines
Tue 4/281:42 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop7h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/20$243
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/83:00 pm
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop9h 16m
American Airlines
Mon 5/1111:59 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop7h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/21$260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/276:52 pm
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop6h 16m
American Airlines
Wed 6/33:05 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop7h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/20$263
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/305:00 am
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop6h 19m
American Airlines
Thu 5/77:07 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop8h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/21$265
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/276:00 am
ORD
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FAT
1 stop14h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 6/27:46 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop15h 28m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/22$268
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Tue 8/116:40 am
MDW
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FAT
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Tue 8/1811:00 am
FAT
-
MDW
1 stop9h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 4/22$276
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/202:10 pm
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop11h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/267:46 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop15h 28m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/22$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/165:00 am
ORD
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FAT
1 stop9h 05m
American Airlines
Tue 6/167:37 pm
FAT
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ORD
1 stop9h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/20$280
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Sat 9/264:05 pm
MDW
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FAT
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Wed 9/301:20 pm
FAT
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MDW
2 stops7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 4/21$303

Find flight deals from Chicago to Fresno

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Fresno (FAT). 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 April 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$221
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$111
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$523

Good round-trip deal

$370 or less

Good one-way deal

$833 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($65 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Fresno 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 April 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Fresno that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/23

7:59 pm-9:26 am

1 stop15h 27m

Fresno Airterminal

Thu 5/28

3:41 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$286

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/14

7:59 pm-9:26 am

1 stop15h 27m

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 5/18

7:37 pm-6:20 am

1 stop8h 43m

$335

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/19

8:07 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop4h 38m

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 6/21

6:40 pm-5:57 am

1 stop9h 17m

$339
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/25

8:12 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop4h 38m

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 7/5

6:00 am-12:02 pm

Nonstop4h 02m

$350

ChicagoFresno

MDW - FAT

MDWFAT

Chicago Midway

Fri 5/8

5:10 am-12:30 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 5/11

4:55 pm-4:35 am

1 stop9h 40m

$401

ChicagoFresno

MDW - FAT

MDWFAT

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/7

5:25 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops8h 20m

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 5/11

4:55 pm-4:35 am

1 stop9h 40m

$406

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/7

11:18 am-5:59 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 5/10

7:00 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$409

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/4

7:51 pm-10:27 pm

Nonstop4h 36m

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 5/9

6:00 am-5:05 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$409

ChicagoFresno

MDW - FAT

MDWFAT

Chicago Midway

Thu 7/2

5:45 am-9:55 am

1 stop6h 10m

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 7/6

5:35 pm-4:40 am

1 stop9h 05m

$417

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/14

4:50 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 5/18

6:30 am-6:50 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$422

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Fresno

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Fresno in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 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 Chicago-Fresno flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Fresno flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Fresno flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Fresno 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 Chicago-Fresno 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 Chicago to Fresno

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Fresno from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Fresno

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

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Fresno is 74 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 Chicago to Fresno?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Fresno (average of $144). Flying from Chicago to Fresno in August is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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 Chicago to Fresno?

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

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to Fresno chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Los Angeles (LAX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Fresno on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to Fresno, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $289.

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

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Fresno, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 57m.

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

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Fresno, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Phoenix (PHX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 01m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Fresno

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Fresno. 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 Fresno. Reviews last updated April 23, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta from Chicago to Fresno by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,327 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,327 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,327 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,275 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,327 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,438 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,327 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,635 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,327 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,659 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,327 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Fresno. 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 into for flights to Fresno from Chicago?

    Fresno Airterminal (FAT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Fresno. You should not have trouble finding flights to Airterminal from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Fresno airport from Chicago. It is only a 4.8 mi journey from Airterminal (FAT) to Fresno’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Fresno?

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest fly from Chicago to Fresno in about 4h 38m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 49m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1725 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at $164, Southwest will fly you from Chicago to Fresno and back. In addition to Southwest, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $186 and $197, respectively. These flights start at 59% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $85. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago to Fresno for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Fresno?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Fresno? While on average our users pay $619, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $329. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Fresno Airterminal), is priced around $329.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Fresno 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 Chicago to Fresno?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Fresno (average of $144). Flying from Chicago to Fresno in August is currently the most expensive (average of $269). 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 Chicago to Fresno

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Fresno. 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 April 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$164Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$186Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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