Fresno

$161+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Fresno (FAT)

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CHI — FAT
Dec 26 — Jan 21
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Fresno Airterminal are usually found in October or September, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 November 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$189
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$161
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$488

Good round-trip deal

$293 or less

Good one-way deal

$833 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Fresno Airterminal flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago (CHI)-Fresno Airterminal flights.
From Chicago (CHI) to Fresno Airterminal
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Fresno Airterminal
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($37 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 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Fresno Airterminal.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Fresno Airterminal.

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Fresno
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Fresno. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 26, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Mon 12/153:05 pmORD - FAT
1 stop20h 37mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/237:58 pmFAT - ORD
1 stop22h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/24$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 12/183:27 pmORD - FAT
1 stop28h 14mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/2210:22 pmFAT - ORD
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$299
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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.
Thu 12/187:00 amORD - FAT
1 stop9h 08mAlaska Airlines
Fri 12/196:00 amFAT - ORD
1 stop12h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/26$310
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Wed 12/107:20 amORD - FAT
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/144:20 pmFAT - ORD
1 stop17h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$333
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Mon 12/1512:59 pmORD - FAT
1 stop24h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/284:01 pmFAT - ORD
2 stops30h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$356
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Tue 12/94:10 pmORD - FAT
1 stop7h 43mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/135:15 amFAT - ORD
1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/24$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 12/97:20 amORD - FAT
1 stop6h 21mDelta
Sat 12/136:05 amFAT - ORD
2 stops8h 52mDelta
Deal found 11/24$364
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 12/99:34 amMDW - FAT
2 stops8h 51mDelta
Sat 12/139:40 amFAT - MDW
2 stops12h 07mDelta
Deal found 11/24$369
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Mon 12/224:45 pmMDW - FAT
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Tue 12/304:35 pmFAT - MDW
1 stop10h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/25$404
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 12/65:55 amMDW - FAT
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Wed 12/108:10 amFAT - MDW
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 11/25$419
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 12/65:55 amMDW - FAT
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Fri 12/125:15 amFAT - MDW
2 stops9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 11/25$424
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Wed 12/249:45 amMDW - FAT
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Mon 12/294:35 pmFAT - MDW
1 stop10h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 11/25$428

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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 November 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Fresno that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Fresno

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ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/4

10:49 pm-7:45 am

1 stop10h 56m

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 1/11

5:43 pm-6:58 pm

2 stops23h 15m

$240

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/4

8:03 pm-10:43 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 1/11

6:06 pm-5:15 am

1 stop9h 09m

$279

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/15

8:59 pm-9:42 am

1 stop14h 43m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 12/23

7:58 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop22h 04m

$292

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/13

3:07 pm-9:56 am

1 stop20h 49m

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 2/16

7:06 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop26h 53m

$310

ChicagoFresno

MDW - FAT

MDWFAT

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/16

3:10 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 2/20

12:10 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$313

ChicagoFresno

MDW - FAT

MDWFAT

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/5

5:10 am-10:20 am

1 stop7h 10m

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 2/14

12:30 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$321

ChicagoFresno

MDW - FAT

MDWFAT

Chicago Midway

Sun 2/1

5:00 am-11:50 am

2 stops8h 50m

Fresno Airterminal

Thu 2/5

3:00 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$329

ChicagoFresno

MDW - FAT

MDWFAT

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/4

5:40 am-12:30 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 1/11

3:00 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$333

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/21

10:49 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop24h 43m

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 12/29

8:35 am-12:12 am

2 stops37h 37m

$351

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/13

10:38 pm-10:18 am

1 stop13h 40m

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 2/16

6:40 pm-2:28 pm

2 stops17h 48m

$354

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Deals found on 11/24

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Fresno flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >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 Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Fresno. Price data was last updated on November 21, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Fresno is 28 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Fresno (average of $154). Flying from Chicago to Fresno in July is currently the most expensive (average of $288). 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 CHI to FAT?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Fresno. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 26, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Fresno in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 31% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Fresno 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.

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.

Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% 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.

Los Angeles (LAX) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $345.

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 46m.

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 Los Angeles (LAX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 57m.

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 November 26, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines 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.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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 4 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 United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest fly from Chicago to Fresno in about 4h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 03m. 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 $158, American Airlines will fly you from Chicago to Fresno and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $256 and $258, respectively. These flights start at 59% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 $269. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Fresno Airterminal), is priced around $189.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Fresno (average of $154). Flying from Chicago to Fresno in July is currently the most expensive (average of $288). 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 Chicago to Fresno

Discover the top 4 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 November 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$258Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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