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$115+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 7/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — FAT
Jul 27 — Aug 31
Mon 7/27
Mon 8/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Fresno

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Fresno
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Fresno. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 27, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/107:59 pm
ORD
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FAT
1 stop16h 06m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 7/204:22 pm
FAT
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ORD
1 stop18h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/23$273
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Thu 8/132:50 pm
MDW
-
FAT
1 stop9h 15m
Southwest
Wed 8/199:45 am
FAT
-
MDW
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 6/22$283
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/47:29 am
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop28h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/83:04 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop12h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/24$286
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Thu 8/136:20 am
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop11h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/199:05 am
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop8h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/22$295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 7/247:15 am
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop8h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/273:31 pm
FAT
-
ORD
2 stops31h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$301
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/47:29 am
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop7h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/510:37 am
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/24$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/157:29 am
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop8h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/249:21 am
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop7h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/24$314
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/47:29 am
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop28h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/93:55 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop11h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/24$315
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/47:29 am
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop28h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/76:57 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop8h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/24$317
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Thu 7/167:59 pm
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop16h 06m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 7/208:32 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop7h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/22$321
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/216:45 pm
STL
-
FAT
1 stop17h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/276:18 pm
FAT
-
STL
1 stop21h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22$322
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 9/122:05 pm
MDW
-
FAT
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Wed 9/166:30 am
FAT
-
MDW
1 stop8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/23$349

Find flight deals from Illinois to Fresno

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Fresno flight deals. Data was last updated June 27, 2026.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$273
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$115
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$445

Good round-trip deal

$435 or less

Good one-way deal

$293 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 June 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Fresno that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoFresno

MDW - FAT

MDWFAT

Chicago Midway

Thu 8/13

2:50 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 8/19

9:45 am-5:35 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$283

ChicagoFresno

MDW - FAT

MDWFAT

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/15

4:05 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 8/24

10:30 am-8:15 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$349

ChicagoFresno

MDW - FAT

MDWFAT

Chicago Midway

Wed 9/23

6:40 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 15m

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 9/27

5:25 pm-4:30 am

1 stop9h 05m

$349

ChicagoFresno

MDW - FAT

MDWFAT

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/5

2:05 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 9/15

5:30 am-3:05 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$349

PeoriaFresno

PIA - FAT

PIAFAT

Greater Peoria

Fri 7/17

4:43 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 7/25

7:35 pm-9:17 am

2 stops11h 42m

$354

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/24

9:30 am-4:37 pm

2 stops9h 07m

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 11/30

12:55 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$354

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/15

7:56 pm-10:27 pm

Nonstop4h 31m

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 8/24

7:00 am-1:06 pm

Nonstop4h 06m

$358

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/7

8:12 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop4h 38m

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 8/10

6:09 pm-4:51 am

1 stop8h 42m

$373

St. LouisFresno

STL - FAT

STLFAT

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/18

6:02 am-12:31 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 8/19

7:37 am-5:10 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$377

St. LouisFresno

STL - FAT

STLFAT

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/25

6:35 am-3:13 pm

1 stop10h 38m

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 8/26

7:37 am-5:10 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$377

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Fresno

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Fresno (average of $145). Flying from Illinois to Fresno in September is currently the most expensive (average of $276). 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 IL to FAT?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 June 27, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Fresno as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Fresno

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Fresno. 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 June 27, 2026.

The most flights from USIL to FAT 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).

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

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

Booking 74 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Illinois to Fresno. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois?

    If you book a flight to Fresno from Illinois, you will be flying to Airterminal, which is the city’s only airport. Fresno Airterminal (FAT) is located 4.8 mi from the center of Fresno.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Fresno?

    A quick flight from Illinois to Fresno can take about 8h 37m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $354. The distance between Illinois and Fresno is about 1631 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 to fly from Illinois to Fresno one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $85. Users have also found prices from $129 and $131 on American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Fresno?

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Fresno Airterminal, Chicago Midway - Fresno Airterminal or Lambert-St Louis - Fresno Airterminal when deciding on the best route from Illinois to Fresno.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Fresno?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $183. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Fresno Airterminal) can be booked for $329 on average, our data indicates $532 when flying from Illinois to Fresno.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Fresno (average of $145). Flying from Illinois to Fresno in September is currently the most expensive (average of $276). 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 Illinois to Fresno

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 June 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$164Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$186Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$222Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$279Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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