Fresno

$152+ 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 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — FAT
May 30 — Jun 61
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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 April 30, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 6/44:05 pm
ORD
-
FAT
2 stops23h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/92:06 pm
FAT
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ORD
1 stop13h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/39:37 pm
ORD
-
FAT
2 stops22h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/92:06 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop13h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$265
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 8/67:15 am
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop12h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/112:07 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop13h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$273
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/91:29 pm
ORD
-
FAT
2 stops22h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/146:50 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop8h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$291
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Tue 5/269:00 am
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop8h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 6/23:41 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop19h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/27$303
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/279:00 am
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop8h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 6/36:00 am
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop10h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/28$313
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/101:29 pm
ORD
-
FAT
2 stops30h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/146:50 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop8h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$320
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/127:20 am
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop7h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/153:31 pm
FAT
-
ORD
2 stops27h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$324
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/101:29 pm
ORD
-
FAT
2 stops30h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/152:07 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop13h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$325
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/36:51 pm
STL
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FAT
1 stop21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/76:50 pm
FAT
-
STL
2 stops22h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/26$347
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 6/128:15 pm
MDW
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FAT
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Mon 6/155:35 pm
FAT
-
MDW
1 stop9h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 4/28$349
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/812:55 pm
PIA
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FAT
1 stop26h 21m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/143:31 pm
FAT
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PIA
1 stop18h 34m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/30$359

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 April 30, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$256
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$152
(CheapOair)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$523

Good round-trip deal

$384 or less

Good one-way deal

$833 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Fresno Airterminal flight deals.
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From Illinois to Fresno Airterminal
One-way flight from Illinois to Fresno Airterminal
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($66 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Illinois to Fresno Airterminal.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Illinois to Fresno Airterminal.

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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/27

7:49 pm-11:09 am

1 stop17h 20m

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 6/3

6:00 am-6:50 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$326

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/29

3:28 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 6/5

7:37 pm-6:20 am

1 stop8h 43m

$349

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/13

6:20 am-3:42 pm

1 stop11h 22m

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 6/20

4:22 pm-1:21 pm

1 stop18h 59m

$349

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/4

8:07 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop4h 38m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 6/9

1:58 pm-1:15 am

1 stop9h 17m

$360

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/25

2:09 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop9h 13m

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 7/4

12:35 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$363

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/14

7:51 pm-10:27 pm

Nonstop4h 36m

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 5/17

6:20 pm-5:40 am

1 stop9h 20m

$374
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/12

1:07 pm-3:40 pm

Nonstop4h 33m

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 5/16

7:00 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$399

St. LouisFresno

STL - FAT

STLFAT

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/28

7:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 6/1

3:05 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$409

ChicagoFresno

MDW - FAT

MDWFAT

Chicago Midway

Fri 8/21

8:50 am-2:50 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 8/28

12:00 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$417

ChicagoFresno

MDW - FAT

MDWFAT

Chicago Midway

Fri 5/29

5:25 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops8h 20m

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 6/5

4:35 pm-1:25 am

1 stop6h 50m

$418

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Everything you need to know about your flight 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.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Fresno (average of $144). Flying from Illinois 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 Illinois to Fresno?

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 38m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $360. 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 Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $85. Users have also found prices from $129 and $144 on American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Fresno?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $329. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Fresno Airterminal) can be booked for $273 on average, our data indicates $650 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Fresno (average of $144). Flying from Illinois 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 Illinois to Fresno

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$164Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$186Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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