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$104+ Cheap flights from Fresno (FAT) to Illinois

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 4/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAT — ORD
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Fresno to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Fresno to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 3, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/33:10 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop6h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/108:20 am
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop8h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/1$223
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Mon 4/67:06 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop17h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/88:00 am
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop7h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/3$230
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/302:33 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop7h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/53:52 pm
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop9h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/3$238
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Mon 3/93:01 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop13h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/138:55 pm
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop15h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$240
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Mon 2/236:02 am
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop15h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 2/263:07 pm
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop9h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/31$245
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Sat 2/286:02 am
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop6h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 3/77:00 am
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop10h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/31$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/63:01 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop13h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/89:08 pm
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop14h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$255
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/83:33 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop25h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 5/113:52 pm
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop9h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/1$263
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/311:00 am
FAT
-
MDW
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Tue 3/105:50 pm
MDW
-
FAT
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 2/1$265
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/273:05 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop6h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 3/18:20 am
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop27h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2$268
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Thu 4/302:05 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop8h 29m
United Airlines
Tue 5/51:07 pm
ORD
-
FAT
Nonstop4h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$269
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/93:03 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop6h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/137:59 pm
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop17h 09m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/2$271

Find flight deals from Fresno to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Fresno to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated February 3, 2026.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$223
(Expedia)

One-way from

$104
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$320

Good round-trip deal

$414 or less

Good one-way deal

$234 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Fresno to Illinois 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 February 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Fresno to Illinois that are best for you.

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FresnoChicago

FAT - ORD

FATORD

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 4/8

9:25 am-7:02 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/13

7:59 pm-11:08 am

1 stop17h 09m

$223

FresnoChicago

FAT - ORD

FATORD

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 5/8

3:33 pm-7:03 pm

1 stop25h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/11

3:52 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop9h 34m

$263

FresnoChicago

FAT - MDW

FATMDW

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 3/3

11:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/10

5:50 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$265

FresnoChicago

FAT - ORD

FATORD

Fresno Airterminal

Thu 4/30

2:05 pm-12:34 am

1 stop8h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

1:07 pm-3:40 pm

Nonstop4h 33m

$269

FresnoChicago

FAT - ORD

FATORD

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 3/1

2:02 pm-12:58 am

1 stop8h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/8

4:00 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$279

FresnoChicago

FAT - ORD

FATORD

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 2/27

2:02 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

12:55 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$279

FresnoChicago

FAT - ORD

FATORD

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 3/14

2:14 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/17

2:45 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$279

FresnoChicago

FAT - ORD

FATORD

Fresno Airterminal

Thu 6/4

6:09 pm-4:51 am

1 stop8h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/8

6:10 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$279

FresnoChicago

FAT - ORD

FATORD

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 2/23

7:06 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop26h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/26

7:00 am-2:39 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$286

FresnoChicago

FAT - ORD

FATORD

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 4/22

3:33 pm-1:13 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/26

6:00 am-1:39 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$288

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fresno to Illinois (average of $203). Flying from Fresno to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $296). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated February 3, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Fresno to Illinois have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,833 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,833 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,833 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,833 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Delta
7.9
Good
8,138 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,833 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,833 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,216 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,833 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Fresno to Illinois. 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 from for flights from Fresno to Illinois?

    Fresno Airterminal (FAT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Fresno to Illinois. It is only a 4.8 mi journey to Airterminal (FAT) from Fresno’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Fresno to Illinois?

    There are many flights that can get you from Fresno to Illinois in 6h. Fly via Alaska Airlines, Southwest, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Fresno and Illinois is about 1733 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $85 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $108 and American Airlines from $118 one-way.

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

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

  • What are the cheapest flights from Fresno to Illinois?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Fresno to Illinois? While on average our users pay $372, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $210. The most popular route (Fresno Airterminal - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $240.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Fresno to Illinois (average of $203). Flying from Fresno to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of $296). 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 Fresno to Illinois

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Fresno to Illinois. 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$234Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$237Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$280Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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