Illinois

$99+ 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 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
FAT — ORD
Apr 3 — Apr 101
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Cheap flight deals from Fresno to Illinois

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 March 4, 2026.

This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/116:00 am
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop6h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/154:10 pm
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop20h 58m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/1$258
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.
Wed 4/155:30 am
FAT
-
MDW
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Tue 4/212:55 pm
MDW
-
FAT
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/1$261
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.
Wed 4/1510:30 am
FAT
-
MDW
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Wed 4/226:30 am
MDW
-
FAT
1 stop11h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 2/26$264
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.
Mon 3/236:38 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop9h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/254:36 pm
ORD
-
FAT
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/159:49 am
FAT
-
ORD
2 stops12h 09m
Delta
Wed 4/222:09 pm
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop9h 17m
Delta
Deal found 2/27$265
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.
Mon 5/43:54 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop12h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/85:15 am
ORD
-
FAT
2 stops10h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$268
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/132:41 pm
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop13h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/205:48 pm
ORD
-
FAT
2 stops44h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/27$269
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Alaska Airlines 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 5/123:52 pm
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop9h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/3$271
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.
Mon 3/235:15 am
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Wed 3/256:20 pm
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/2$272
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.
Tue 4/75:30 am
FAT
-
ORD
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Sat 4/116:15 am
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/2$275
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.
Mon 6/12:55 pm
FAT
-
MDW
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Thu 6/46:30 am
MDW
-
FAT
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/1$277
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines 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
Mon 5/47:59 pm
ORD
-
FAT
1 stop17h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/2$277

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 March 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$258
(Expedia)

One-way from

$99
(Southwest)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$357

Good round-trip deal

$331 or less

Good one-way deal

$268 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Fresno Airterminal-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Fresno Airterminal to Illinois
One-way flight from Fresno Airterminal to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($43 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Fresno Airterminal to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Fresno Airterminal to Illinois.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

FresnoChicago

FAT - MDW

FATMDW

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 4/15

6:30 am-5:05 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/21

4:00 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$261

FresnoChicago

FAT - ORD

FATORD

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 3/17

6:55 am-3:00 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/24

6:15 am-11:20 am

1 stop7h 05m

$278

FresnoChicago

FAT - ORD

FATORD

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 5/1

2:05 pm-1:18 am

1 stop9h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/3

7:51 pm-10:27 pm

Nonstop4h 36m

$279

FresnoChicago

FAT - MDW

FATMDW

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 4/1

5:35 pm-5:20 am

1 stop9h 45m

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/4

12:10 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops12h 35m

$338

FresnoChicago

FAT - ORD

FATORD

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 5/3

9:27 am-7:03 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

8:50 am-2:56 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$342

FresnoChicago

FAT - ORD

FATORD

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 3/17

10:44 am-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/24

6:00 am-7:03 pm

2 stops15h 03m

$348

FresnoChicago

FAT - ORD

FATORD

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 5/2

7:00 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

7:51 pm-10:27 pm

Nonstop4h 36m

$359

FresnoChicago

FAT - ORD

FATORD

Fresno Airterminal

Thu 3/12

5:15 am-1:55 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/17

6:15 am-11:20 am

1 stop7h 05m

$359

FresnoChicago

FAT - MDW

FATMDW

Fresno Airterminal

Thu 3/12

7:30 pm-4:35 am

1 stop7h 05m

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/17

5:50 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$364

FresnoSt. Louis

FAT - STL

FATSTL

Fresno Airterminal

Fri 4/3

5:00 am-1:08 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/7

8:54 am-5:52 pm

2 stops10h 58m

$366

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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 $190). 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 March 4, 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.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

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

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  • 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 7h 36m. Fly via Southwest, United Airlines, or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Fresno and Illinois is about 1725 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?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Fresno to Illinois?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Fresno to Illinois? While on average our users pay $348, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $244. The most popular route (Fresno Airterminal - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $197.

  • 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 $190). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$234Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$237Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$286Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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