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$97 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Fresno

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$196
Overall average: $378
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Sun 1/25Thu 2/5
ORD - FAT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$618
United Airlines
Fri 1/2Sun 1/4
ORD - FAT • Non-stop
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For a quick commute from ORD, use the CTA Blue Line.
At FAT, car rentals are convenient for park visits.
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Hawaiian Airlines
Cheapest • from $233 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 39% compared to booking last minute.
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October
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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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Fresno

Sun, Jan 25 - Thu, Feb 5
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9:38 pm - 8:28 pm
ORD
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24h 50m1 stop
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5:43 pm - 8:29 pm
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24h 46m1 stop
$196Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jan 25 - Mon, Feb 9
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9:38 pm - 8:28 pm
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FAT
24h 50m1 stop
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9:18 pm - 5:03 pm
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41h 45m2 stops
$211Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jan 30 - Thu, Feb 5
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9:38 pm - 10:16 am
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FAT
14h 38m1 stop
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5:43 pm - 8:29 pm
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ORD
24h 46m1 stop
$218Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jan 25 - Fri, Feb 6
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9:38 pm - 8:28 pm
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FAT
24h 50m1 stop
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9:35 pm - 4:51 pm
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17h 16m2 stops
$223Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jan 25 - Mon, Feb 2
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9:38 pm - 8:28 pm
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FAT
24h 50m1 stop
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9:18 pm - 2:17 pm
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14h 59m2 stops
$226Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Tue, Mar 17
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7:40 am - 9:56 am
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FAT
28h 16m1 stop
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6:02 am - 2:58 pm
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ORD
6h 56m1 stop
$233Hawaiian Airlines
Wed, Jan 28 - Tue, Feb 3
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3:44 pm - 2:27 pm
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24h 43m1 stop
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3:04 pm - 2:29 pm
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21h 25m1 stop
$242Alaska Airlines
Mon, Feb 9 - Thu, Feb 12
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8h 50m2 stops
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4:50 pm - 12:35 am
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5h 45m1 stop
$294Southwest
Sat, Jan 17 - Tue, Jan 20
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9h 05m1 stop
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3:10 pm - 10:40 pm
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5h 30m1 stop
$314Southwest
Sat, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 24
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11h 44m2 stops
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14h 17m2 stops
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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 January.

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 $279 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, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Fresno back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday 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 October, where tickets cost $316 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $501 and $417 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 39% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Fresno

 
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For a quick commute to downtown Chicago from ORD, take the CTA Blue Line train, which runs 24 hours and avoids traffic delays.

FAT

At FAT, car rentals are convenient for exploring nearby national parks. All rental companies are located in the same lot, making pick-up easy.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$97
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 32% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Fresno was $97 for a one-way ticket and $196 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 737-800 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?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Chicago to Fresno on on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Fresno are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $371 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $348 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 $468 or less one-way and $399 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.
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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Chicago to Fresno

 
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8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
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The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

8.0 ExcellentRussell, Dec 2025
SAN - OAK
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The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Plane crashed into a bus or some other vehicle on the ground while pulling out of the gate. No injuries, but wing tip was damaged and returned to gate for “maintenance issues” and we departed 5 hours later because the plane went out of service and new plane was flown in from a nearby airport, Midway.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

All was good. I just had a hard time getting connected to the WiFi/internet during the flight

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Better and more food and drinks. Put msnbc and free speech tv on the news channel selection list.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

My flight was extremely cold. I had a jacket and a cover was left in each seat. The cover was extremely thin and I have a disability, fibromyalgia and arthrithis and AC air is the worst. I closed my vent and my husbands vent and it still was frigid. I asked the attendant if I could get another cover and she quickly almost dismissively and totally unconcerned stating, (I quote) (one per chair) and walked off so quickly that I didn't get a chance to explain to her that I literally have adisability. I didnt want to make a seen so I set on that flight for over 5 hours in pain, joints locking up and extremely uncomfortable. When my fibromyalgia flares up my joints not only ache but they will lock up also and it takes me days to get back to my regular self even though I take medication for it. I felt like it would not have hurt anyone at all for her to just give me an extra cover because I'm sure they have all types of medical issues in people that fly every day.

Not a "Delta" issue, but a JFK issue: We booked a connecting flight with 3 1/2 hours between to clearn immigration and customs. Our inbound flight (BCN to JFK) was on the taxiway 45 minutes which ate into our layover time. Immigtration was insanely quick with the CBP MPC app; however, clearing TSA (again, after we were ALREADY cleared in Spain on the inbound international flight) took over 95 minutes. This left us with 10 minutes before boarding the connecting flight (JFK to SAN) to walk to the far end of Terminal 4 and try to find food. We didn't find any food that could promise to serve us in under 10 minutes so we boarded the Delta flight after coming off a plance and an 8-hour flight knowing that we wouldn't be served any food on the next 5 1/2 hour flight. I feel like Delta needs to put pressure on the JFK TSA to open more screening stations (by our count, we saw only 5 scanners open and a line of - as we said - over 90 minutes. The insult is that we WERE ALREADY SCREENED through TSA, but as you come off one flight into the USA, you have to go through the whole process again. It seems like if you have a connecting flight, there should be a way to pass through immigration and customs without needing to return through TSA.

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

cabin crew was OK, food was OK, the trip from the US to Munich was actually pretty bad comfort wise. Noisy aircraft, lights never dimmed even in Business class (night flight) barely sufficient amenities for the price. I have millions of miles with United but TBH American is gaining ground and Delta has always been marginally better then United although on paper United has more longes and cheaper upgrades.

Essy to get on. The hostess gave very little pop, the plane was late getting in, and we are still waiting for our bags. This sucks. :/

Great flight. On time boarding. Smooth flight and on time arrival at EWR. The flight crew was marvelous and there was a great selection of movies on the entertainment system. Our bags were at the carousel before we got there. Another excellent flight from United.

I liked the snacks and the flight attendants were friendly.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

Other than a way way too cold cabinets for the entire flight, all was great

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

The boarding by groups is pointless. The first two groups worked fine, but almost Noone boarded in goups three thru five leaving the vast majority boarding when group six was called. It defeated the purpose of spreading out the crowd.

We loved the steward on the plane. He made the night enjoyable

The plane was late, when we did board the plane was as cold as a freezer. I was freezing the entire flight, no blankets. Lost miserable flight I’ve ever had.

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

After a two hour delay, my flight was CANCELLED! No pilot available. Such BS.

Amazing food, great staff, with one noticable detail missing ...but no seat entertainment in any of aircraft ...I am not a fan

I wish American Airlines would change the airline industry by loading the plane back to front instead of front to back. Planes would board so much more smoothly and quickly.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

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