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$99+ 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 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — FAT
Apr 1 — Apr 81
Wed 4/1
Wed 4/8
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 March 2, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/105:10 am
MDW
-
FAT
1 stop9h 20m
Southwest
Mon 4/132:55 pm
FAT
-
MDW
1 stop12h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 2/26$188
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Tue 4/2110:30 am
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Sat 4/253:20 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/1$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 4/215:15 pm
MDW
-
FAT
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Tue 4/286:30 am
FAT
-
MDW
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 2/28$197
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/298:58 pm
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop26h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/43:54 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop12h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$201
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 4/1411:55 am
ORD
-
FAT
2 stops12h 40m
Southwest
Sat 4/183:20 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 2/28$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/288:58 pm
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop17h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/43:54 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop12h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$203
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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.
Fri 5/84:10 pm
MDW
-
FAT
2 stops8h 00m
Southwest
Sun 5/105:25 pm
FAT
-
MDW
2 stops9h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/1$207
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/15:25 pm
MDW
-
FAT
2 stops8h 20m
Southwest
Mon 5/44:55 pm
FAT
-
MDW
1 stop9h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/2$208
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 4/2110:30 am
ORD
-
FAT
2 stops14h 05m
Southwest
Tue 4/286:30 am
FAT
-
ORD
2 stops14h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 2/28$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/298:58 pm
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop26h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/710:24 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop29h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$224
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/288:58 pm
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop17h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/710:24 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop29h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$226
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/28. 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 4/298:50 am
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop8h 06m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/62:33 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop7h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/28$231

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 March 2, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$188
(Southwest)

One-way from

$99
(Southwest)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$448

Good round-trip deal

$330 or less

Good one-way deal

$213 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 March 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Fresno that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/1

4:50 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 5/12

5:30 am-1:55 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$251

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/27

8:48 pm-1:39 pm

1 stop18h 51m

Fresno Airterminal

Thu 4/30

2:33 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$277

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/31

4:50 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 4/7

5:30 am-1:55 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$288

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/21

6:00 am-10:38 am

1 stop6h 38m

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 5/25

6:09 pm-4:51 am

1 stop8h 42m

$310

ChicagoFresno

MDW - FAT

MDWFAT

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/16

5:25 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 4/21

6:30 am-2:30 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$319

ChicagoFresno

MDW - FAT

MDWFAT

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/31

11:50 am-5:00 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 4/7

5:30 am-2:10 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$337

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/26

2:10 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 5/31

7:37 pm-6:20 am

1 stop8h 43m

$347

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/18

7:59 pm-10:05 am

1 stop16h 06m

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 6/21

6:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$348

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/25

7:00 am-9:10 pm

2 stops16h 10m

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 5/9

6:25 am-10:20 pm

2 stops13h 55m

$353

St. LouisFresno

STL - FAT

STLFAT

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 4/30

2:20 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 5/4

5:15 pm-12:25 am

1 stop5h 10m

$359

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Fresno (average of $198). Flying from Illinois to Fresno in May is currently the most expensive (average of $279). 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.

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 4h 36m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $269. The distance between Illinois and Fresno is about 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 to fly from Illinois to Fresno one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $84. Users have also found prices from $85 and $118 on Southwest and Delta, 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 $213. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Fresno Airterminal) can be booked for $244 on average, our data indicates $469 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Fresno (average of $198). Flying from Illinois to Fresno in May is currently the most expensive (average of $279). 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 March 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$186Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$222Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$272Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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