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$123+ 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 3/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — FAT
Feb 13 — Feb 201
Fri 2/13
Fri 2/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Fresno

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Fresno flight deals. Data was last updated January 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$205
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$123
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$433

Good round-trip deal

$279 or less

Good one-way deal

$368 or less
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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 January 14, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Thu 2/195:00 am
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop8h 50m
American Airlines
Mon 2/237:15 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop8h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/12$185
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Wed 2/253:45 pm
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop9h 27m
American Airlines
Mon 3/27:15 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop8h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/13$205
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 2/32:53 pm
ORD
-
FAT
2 stops28h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/111:08 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 2/43:22 pm
ORD
-
FAT
2 stops25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/111:08 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/13$237
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 3/117:40 am
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop28h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/79:25 am
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop7h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/13$240
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Tue 2/38:00 am
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop9h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 2/103:04 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop6h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/13$247
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 4/228:50 am
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop8h 06m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 4/286:00 am
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop6h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/13$250
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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 3/53:07 pm
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop9h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 3/76:02 am
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop6h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/12$253
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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.
Fri 2/63:44 pm
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop8h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 2/76:02 am
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop6h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/13$256
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. 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.
Tue 2/102:50 pm
STL
-
FAT
1 stop9h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 2/183:40 pm
FAT
-
STL
1 stop20h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/12$257
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. 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 2/43:44 pm
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop20h 07m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 2/76:02 am
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop6h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/13$260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. 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.
Tue 2/310:19 am
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop8h 48m
American Airlines
Sun 2/81:07 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop6h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/11$262

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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 January 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Fresno that are best for you.

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ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

7:40 am-6:29 pm

1 stop12h 49m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 4/7

9:25 am-6:40 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$237

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

8:50 am-2:56 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-2:41 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$250

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/3

3:44 pm-9:51 am

1 stop20h 07m

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 2/6

7:52 pm-2:29 pm

1 stop16h 37m

$256

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

8:50 am-2:56 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 4/27

9:27 am-7:03 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$256

St. LouisFresno

STL - FAT

STLFAT

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 2/10

2:50 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 2/18

3:40 pm-1:51 pm

1 stop20h 11m

$257

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/11

8:00 am-3:37 pm

1 stop9h 37m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 2/17

3:10 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$260

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/10

8:00 am-3:37 pm

1 stop9h 37m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 2/17

10:44 am-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$260

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

7:45 pm-10:21 pm

Nonstop4h 36m

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 5/13

7:00 am-1:13 pm

Nonstop4h 13m

$269

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/23

3:52 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop9h 34m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-2:41 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$269

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/14

3:43 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop9h 48m

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 5/18

3:41 pm-6:46 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$279

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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 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.

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 9h 25m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $289. The distance between Illinois and Fresno is about 1733 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 $128 and $129 on Delta and American 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 $269. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Fresno Airterminal) can be booked for $262 on average, our data indicates $567 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 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 Illinois to Fresno

Discover the top 4 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 January 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$258Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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