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$103+ 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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — FAT
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Fresno Airterminal are usually found in April or September, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$204
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$103
(Mytrip)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$372

Good round-trip deal

$294 or less

Good one-way deal

$318 or less
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 10/19:00 amORD - FAT
1 stop6h 42mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/711:07 amFAT - ORD
1 stop15h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$204
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 8/169:31 amMDW - FAT
2 stops13h 28mDelta
Sat 8/2310:45 pmFAT - MDW
1 stop8h 51mDelta
Deal found 7/2$262
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 8/1611:05 amORD - FAT
2 stops11h 54mDelta
Sat 8/2310:45 pmFAT - ORD
2 stops9h 35mDelta
Deal found 7/2$267
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Fri 7/257:57 pmORD - FAT
Nonstop4h 33mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/287:11 pmFAT - ORD
1 stop8h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$279
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/113:20 pmORD - FAT
1 stop8h 52mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 9/1610:36 amFAT - ORD
1 stop9h 31mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/3$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 9/511:54 amORD - FAT
1 stop8h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/71:04 pmFAT - ORD
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 9/64:15 pmMDW - FAT
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Sun 9/78:10 pmFAT - MDW
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$289

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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 July 3, 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

Wed 10/1

9:00 am-1:42 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 10/7

11:07 am-4:46 am

1 stop15h 39m

$204

ChicagoFresno

MDW - FAT

MDWFAT

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/16

9:31 am-8:59 pm

2 stops13h 28m

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 8/23

10:45 pm-9:36 am

1 stop8h 51m

$262

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/16

11:05 am-8:59 pm

2 stops11h 54m

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 8/23

10:45 pm-10:20 am

2 stops9h 35m

$267

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/25

7:57 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop4h 33m

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 7/28

7:11 pm-5:39 am

1 stop8h 28m

$279

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/11

3:20 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop8h 52m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 9/16

10:36 am-10:07 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$288

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/5

11:54 am-6:45 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 9/7

1:04 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$289

ChicagoFresno

MDW - FAT

MDWFAT

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/6

4:15 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 9/7

8:10 pm-5:10 am

1 stop7h 00m

$289

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/19

6:21 pm-9:19 am

1 stop16h 58m

$103

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/16

2:07 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$144

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/25

6:15 am-10:20 am

1 stop6h 05m

$145

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Fresno

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Fresno. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Fresno is 35 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 $363). Flying from Chicago to Fresno in June is currently the most expensive (average of $445). 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 July 3, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Fresno in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

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 July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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
4,272 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,545 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

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 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 1 inbound flight 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.

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

    Currently priced at $262, Delta will fly you from Chicago to Fresno and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $269 and $288, respectively. These flights start at 35% 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 Hawaiian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $144. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Delta, 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 $379, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $269. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Fresno Airterminal), is priced around $194.

  • 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 $363). Flying from Chicago to Fresno in June is currently the most expensive (average of $445). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$194Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$240Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$272Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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