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$109+ 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 6/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — FAT
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Fresno

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$277
(Delta)

One-way from

$109
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$365

Good round-trip deal

$294 or less

Good one-way deal

$308 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 May 1, 2025.

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/312:41 pmORD - FAT
2 stops28h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/85:07 pmFAT - ORD
2 stops34h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$274
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1211:00 amORD - FAT
2 stops12h 15mDelta
Mon 6/1610:40 pmFAT - ORD
2 stops12h 15mDelta
Deal found 4/29$277
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/712:48 pmMDW - FAT
1 stop10h 19mDelta
Mon 5/1210:45 pmFAT - MDW
1 stop8h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/30$277
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/297:20 amORD - FAT
1 stop7h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/47:00 amFAT - ORD
Nonstop3h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$279
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/307:00 amORD - FAT
1 stop7h 39mAlaska Airlines
Sun 11/27:45 amFAT - ORD
1 stop19h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$289
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2911:05 amMDW - FAT
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Mon 8/46:40 pmFAT - MDW
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$309
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/253:42 pmSTL - FAT
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Thu 7/310:40 pmFAT - STL
1 stop8h 35mDelta
Deal found 4/28$313
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/132:40 pmORD - FAT
1 stop9h 55mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/207:05 pmFAT - ORD
1 stop8h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$314
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/156:43 amPIA - FAT
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/1911:59 pmFAT - PIA
1 stop9h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$339
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/21:42 pmSTL - FAT
2 stops10h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/95:30 amFAT - STL
1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$359
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/37:00 amORD - FAT
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Mon 9/810:55 amFAT - ORD
2 stops10h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$364
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/72:55 pmSTL - FAT
1 stop9h 13mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/1110:00 amFAT - STL
1 stop11h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$369

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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 May 1, 2025.
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

Tue 6/3

12:41 pm-3:37 pm

2 stops28h 56m

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 6/8

5:07 pm-5:25 am

2 stops34h 18m

$274

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/12

11:00 am-9:15 pm

2 stops12h 15m

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 6/16

10:40 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops12h 15m

$277

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/29

7:20 am-12:35 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 8/4

7:00 am-12:56 pm

Nonstop3h 56m

$279

ChicagoFresno

MDW - FAT

MDWFAT

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/29

1:55 pm-9:23 pm

2 stops9h 28m

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 6/2

10:45 pm-9:40 am

1 stop8h 55m

$283

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/11

5:00 am-8:58 am

1 stop5h 58m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 9/16

2:47 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$289

ChicagoFresno

MDW - FAT

MDWFAT

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/29

11:05 am-3:30 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 8/4

6:40 pm-5:00 am

1 stop8h 20m

$309

St. LouisFresno

STL - FAT

STLFAT

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 6/25

3:42 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 7/1

9:43 am-6:19 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$313

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/22

7:00 am-4:26 pm

1 stop11h 26m

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 5/26

7:57 am-11:56 pm

1 stop13h 59m

$333

PeoriaFresno

PIA - FAT

PIAFAT

Greater Peoria

Thu 5/15

6:43 am-11:51 am

1 stop7h 08m

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 5/19

11:59 pm-11:04 am

1 stop9h 05m

$339

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/3

7:00 am-1:35 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 9/8

10:55 am-11:05 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$364

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Fresno (average of $363). Flying from Illinois to Fresno in June is currently the most expensive (average of $504). 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 May 1, 2025.

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 May 1, 2025.

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).

Rainfall in Fresno by month

Plan your trip to Fresno by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Fresno ranges from 0.0 - 2.2 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.2 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Fresno when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Fresno by month

Plan your trip to Fresno by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Fresno, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Illinois to Fresno have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
9,972 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
4,294 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
7,934 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,409 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,972 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Fresno one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $109. Users have also found prices from $144 and $182 on Hawaiian Airlines 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 $217 on average our data indicates $500 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Fresno (average of $363). Flying from Illinois to Fresno in June is currently the most expensive (average of $504). 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$194Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$240Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$266Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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