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Cheapest round-trip
$273
Typical prices: $348-$480
Alaska Airlines
Fri 7/17Tue 7/21
ORD - FAT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$329
United Airlines
Tue 8/25Tue 9/1
ORD - FAT • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $273 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheapest • Avg $228 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 15m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Fresno (CHI-FAT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Fresno that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Fresno

Fri, Jul 17 - Tue, Jul 21
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:59 pm - 10:05 am
ORD
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FAT
16h 06m
1 stop
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4:22 pm - 1:21 pm
FAT
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ORD
18h 59m
1 stop
$273Alaska Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 19
Southwest Logo
2:50 pm - 10:05 pm
MDW
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FAT
9h 15m
1 stop
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9:45 am - 5:35 pm
FAT
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MDW
5h 50m
1 stop
$283Southwest
Thu, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 19
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 3:42 pm
ORD
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FAT
11h 22m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:05 am - 7:21 pm
FAT
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ORD
8h 16m
1 stop
$295Alaska Airlines
Sat, Jul 25 - Sat, Aug 1
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7:15 am - 2:11 pm
ORD
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FAT
8h 56m
1 stop
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3:01 pm - 5:37 am
FAT
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ORD
12h 36m
1 stop
$296Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
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7:15 am - 9:47 am
ORD
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FAT
28h 32m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:07 pm - 5:37 am
FAT
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ORD
13h 30m
1 stop
$297Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jul 25 - Tue, Aug 4
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7:15 am - 2:11 pm
ORD
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FAT
8h 56m
1 stop
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2:07 pm - 5:37 am
FAT
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ORD
13h 30m
1 stop
$300Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 19
Southwest Logo
7:25 am - 2:50 pm
MDW
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FAT
9h 25m
2 stops
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5:30 am - 1:30 pm
FAT
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MDW
6h 00m
1 stop
$303Southwest
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 4
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7:15 am - 1:17 pm
ORD
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FAT
8h 02m
1 stop
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2:07 pm - 5:37 am
FAT
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ORD
13h 30m
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$304Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jul 25 - Mon, Aug 3
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7:15 am - 2:11 pm
ORD
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FAT
8h 56m
1 stop
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3:31 pm - 12:49 am
FAT
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ORD
31h 18m
2 stops
$305Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 18
Southwest Logo
8:35 am - 2:45 pm
MDW
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FAT
8h 10m
1 stop
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11:00 am - 7:50 pm
FAT
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MDW
6h 50m
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$349Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Fresno flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Fresno to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Fresno?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Fresno departing in July.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Fresno flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Fresno costs $409 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Fresno (FAT). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Fresno?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Fresno clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Chicago to Fresno, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Fresno back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Fresno?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Fresno, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Fresno is November, where tickets cost $145 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $276 and $269 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Fresno?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $379 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Fresno?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Fresno, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Fresno, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Fresno

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on ORD

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Jenna Scatena

Jenna Scatena

Expert on FAT

Journalist and Travel Writer, Jenna Scatena is an award-winning travel writer with a love for sharing stories and exploring new places, especially by Vespa. Though she's from San Francisco, she has spent a significant chunk of her vacation days over the last decade eating her way through Texas and sleeping in hotels around the world—especially in California, the Middle East, and Europe.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$137
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fresno

When to book flights from Chicago to Fresno

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Fresno based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Fresno

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Fresno?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Fresno was $137 for a one-way ticket and $273 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Fresno?

    A passport is not required to fly from Chicago to Fresno.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Fresno?

    On your way to Fresno, you’ll fly out from one of these Chicago airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You’ll be landing at Fresno Airterminal.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Fresno?

    The Boeing 737-700 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Fresno flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Fresno?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Fresno, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Fresno?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Fresno on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Fresno, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Fresno are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $431 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $417 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Fresno?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Fresno.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Fresno?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Fresno from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Fresno?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Fresno with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Fresno?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Fresno from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Fresno

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $183 or less one-way and $435 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Fresno?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago to Fresno Airterminal.
Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Fresno Airterminal Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago to Fresno Airterminal

Monday

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Tuesday

United Airlines

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Wednesday

United Airlines

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Fresno Airterminal to Chicago

Monday

United Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Chicago to Fresno

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Fresno. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Fresno? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12563 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.0Food
7.0Entertainment
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The flight was on time, seats were comfortable, crew is friendly and professional. Nice flight overall. Thanks!

10.0 ExcellentElena, Jun 2026
DFW - SAN
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The flight was on time, seats were comfortable, crew is friendly and professional. Nice flight overall. Thanks!

We showed up to our gate less than 15 minutes after boarding started and they wouldn’t let us in. It was still 15 minutes even before take off so we’re weren’t even late to the flight.

The plane was delayed almost 3 hours. I had a first class seat and there was no food loaded due to the late night departure (no nuts, not meal and no cookie), and the first class bathroom was out of order. Truly a disappointment all around.

I was very surprised that at the Seattle airport, Alaska's main hub, that the gates were very small and very close together, and it was very hard to discourage between my flight, and the flight next to us going to Boise and the flight next to that going to Denver. Denver. The audio for all three Gates was at the same level, and almost impossible to differentiate unless they actually said their flight number and location. Location. People tried to get on our plane, before they were ready, because they were confused about the Denver announcements. We were on a Boeing 737- 800 00, that must have recently been redone. It actually had USB--c ports which really surprised me. The Apu was out on the plane, so when we got on it was very very hot. A lot of people were complaining. The gate agents were very professional, but it was a lot going on and even though there were two of them, I think they could have used another person to help them. Mandy was particularly helpful in getting me a window seat. Flight crew was up to the usual Alaska airline standard, which is very high. Can we please get another snack then garlic pretzels? It would also be nice, if they knew ahead that the flight was full, to offer to let us check in our bags for free at baggage check, and not at the gate!

On time, good seats, not overly full, up beast positive crew.

People were friendly. Flight was a little delayed. Maybe I missed the reason for it. Overall a nice experience.

The flight itself was great. But we had to wait over an hour to deplane so I missed my train. Not the crews fault. They were wonderful!

Great trip. No complaints. Impressed with the crew’s response to various challenges pre-boarding.

Over all it was great. My original flight was canceled but they quickly rebooked me. I was frustrated because I had to cancel my entire plans for the day but all considered, not bad. The crew tried to keep us calm while we sat in the plane for was felt was an hour or so but they could use a bit of a script. The seats were comfortable and I would give it another try.

Having the internet available while flying was great. Better than having to choose from watching movies from a limited selection.

The flight was late. The crew was rude. There was no food. Cramped and uncomfortable. Nothing about this flight was good.

It was just okay, no frills, basic transportation with no luxury. No screens on the seats, no water or drinks on a short flight. Full flight but at least it was on time.

OKay. I sat in the back of the plane and it was really loud between babies and little kids, and adults who.like to talk a lot and loudly most of the flight.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

I flew twice this week on Southwest, was delayed over 2 hours both ways. From Pittsburgh to Chicago it was due to weather but the gate agents, pilot etc were great at updating everyone. Today from Midway to Pittsburgh the plane had come from an international location, kept getting delayed, no information was given until we were delayed for the third time. It was ridiculous, whoever scheduled that plane to fly to Pittsburgh after didn’t consider a lot of things.

Great experience. Boarding was fast, staff were very nice and funny, everything at the seat worked well.

Horrible! Several delays and then was cancelled! I spent over 24 hours in the airport and was unable to get a hotel or food voucher.

Boarded early; and arrived home 40 mins early. After a long flight, it’s nice to be back home early. These flights have no amenities; no snacks. So need to bring your own

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

Super friendly with lots of drink options an entertainment. Friendly crew.

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Crew was friendly. Seats are too narrow, particularly when a big person is in the adjacent seat, but I understand this is due to smaller planes usually flight into Lincoln. I have experienced several flight delays going out and coming into Lincoln airport, I say maybe 50% or higher of the flights I've taken out of this airport have been delayed.

Great flight. Boarded efficiently. Arrived early at CLT. There was no in flight entertainment on this aircraft. Great crew.

The seat was comfortable. There was a lot of turbulence. If it weren't for that,it would have been okay.

Significant delays on my trip to Chicago and my trip back to NY

Delayed by 5 hours and I had to wit in the airport for more than 6+ hours.

I’ve got 31F seat and window seat . My 2 co passengers was AA crew members and they were very rude attitude and when I was going to use bathroom their gestures was very different and awkward and the guy beside me completely occupied the hand rest and I was really uncomfortable

It was so much better than expected, Ohare is not such a pleasant experience but American Airlines with the new, clean aeroplane and free Wi-Fi was outstanding and the crew so pleasant and helpful.

It wa sort of on time; the cab was left with some trash

American Airlines II: Delay Boogaloo. Multiple gate changes, delays, boarded and then MORE delays. I hate to say this won’t matter, but posting stuff about major corporations in 2026 is a post-modern “scream into the void.” Was multiple hours late coming home, so there you go.

The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

Original flight was on time, then late, then changed gates...4 times. Once our newest plane came in, it was fine.

I almost missed my flight and they helped me out enormously

Delays experienced in boarding/take off due to incoming plane delayed. However, the boarding time/depart time in the app was significantly delayed in providing these updates. Usually not updated until an hour after we should have already boarded. Poorly managed.

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