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Cheapest round-trip
$286
Typical prices: $330-$436
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Tue 8/4Sat 8/8
ORD - FAT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$329
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Fri 8/21Sun 8/30
ORD - FAT • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $273 (round-trip)
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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

Tue, Aug 4 - Sat, Aug 8
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7:29 am - 9:47 am
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FAT
28h 18m
1 stop
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3:04 pm - 5:37 am
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12h 33m
1 stop
$286Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jul 24 - Mon, Jul 27
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7:15 am - 1:16 pm
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FAT
8h 01m
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3:31 pm - 12:49 am
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31h 18m
2 stops
$301Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Wed, Aug 5
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7:29 am - 1:17 pm
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FAT
7h 48m
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10:37 am - 5:37 am
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17h 00m
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$302Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Wed, Aug 5
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7:29 am - 1:17 pm
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FAT
7h 48m
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10:37 am - 12:33 am
FAT
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ORD
11h 56m
2 stops
$312Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 24
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7:29 am - 2:14 pm
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FAT
8h 45m
1 stop
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9:21 am - 7:02 pm
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7h 41m
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$314Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 30
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7:56 pm - 10:27 pm
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FAT
4h 31mnonstop
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7:00 am - 1:06 pm
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4h 06mnonstop
$329United Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 22
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8:35 am - 2:45 pm
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FAT
8h 10m
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5:30 am - 2:10 pm
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6h 40m
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$349Southwest
Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 22
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3:10 pm - 9:50 pm
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8h 40m
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12:15 pm - 8:45 pm
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6h 30m
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$354Southwest
Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 22
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3:10 pm - 9:50 pm
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8h 40m
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11:10 am - 10:15 pm
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9h 05m
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$359Southwest
Sat, Aug 29 - Mon, Sep 7
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6:50 am - 2:05 pm
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9h 15m
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5:10 pm - 4:30 am
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9h 20m
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$360Southwest
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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 August.

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 $329 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 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% 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

 
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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.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$142
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 $435 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 $293 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.

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Chicago to Fresno Airterminal

Monday

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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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Fresno Airterminal to Chicago

Monday

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Tuesday

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Thursday

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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 12587 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.0Food
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
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Everything from the time I booked my flight through to the end when I got home was smooth and wonderful. Service was great, the flight attendants were attentive and there were no outstanding delays.

10.0 ExcellentJacqueline, Jan 2026
PDX - FAT
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Everything from the time I booked my flight through to the end when I got home was smooth and wonderful. Service was great, the flight attendants were attentive and there were no outstanding delays.

Only issue was at the gate the clerk tried to get us to check our carry on bags. When I questioned the other clerk said, the flight isn't full, they are fine to carry on

It is very bad they do not give you money back

Quick and easy check-in. Love how technology has helped speed up the flying process. Smooth flight to a Seattle and back. 10/10

Although both planes (flights) had mechanical issue delaying both of my flights, the crew members handled everything with ease. Both flights had the smoothest take off and landing. I opted to upgrade my seat to first class and really lucked out getting the seat at the very front of the plane. Awesome treat to myself. I really enjoyed my flight.

Very comfortable - thanks. Only small criticism was the delay in disembarking caused by the passengers in the front two rows chatting to the cabin crew.

It went very quickly even though we were late in leaving Fresno.

Short flight. Delayed because of ??. Had a water served . Staff was nice.

We landed in San Diego from Fresno 10 min late and our gate was occupied. We waited OVER AN HOUR to get to the gate and didnt get any updates about what was happening until I asked. Then we were told it would be another 5 minutes....which turned into 25. My wife was waiting in cell phone lot over an hour and finally had to leave. It cost me $40 cab ride and a fight with my wife. THanks for nothing Alaska Air.

A woman I got sat next to was coughing, sniffling and clearing her throat the whole time without a mask. I felt so uncomfortable, there should still be announcements regardless of what it is, if you are sick with cold or flu, try not to fly in close counters with people especially without some protection of spreading for others.

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.

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.

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

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.

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

after landing, we stay 2 hours on the taxi way before reaching the gate The airline and the crew were good though

I'm not a fan of Southwest's model. I don't like the herding style of boarding.

Flight was delayed more than 2 hour do the scheduling issues and then some confusing weight and balance matters, followed by a miscommunication with the tower on which runway was going to be used based on the airplane weight. All these things should have been figured out in advance. Instead of arriving at 12:30 a.m. we arrived at 2:30 a.m. very difficult to find a taxi or other transport at SFO. Luggage was delayed. An extension of an unpleasant flight day

no entertainment options available on a 4+ hour flight. packed in like sardines. one bathroom. late flight.

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.

Terrible, if possible won't be flying again anytime soon!

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

Check in was quick and easy during early hours. Flight was on time, and customer services was a plus.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

We arrived early and finally made it to our gate almost an hour after.

Was a pain having to leave the plane and reboard but glad the plane was fixed

My flight was delayed for a whole day, so I lost a day of my vacation.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

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.

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

My boarding pass wouldn't pull up in the app very easily and had to really dig through my email. That caused a delay in TSA..

Baby cried a lot. Nothing anyone could do about it. Just part of flying.

The flight crew was fantastic! Which the seats had a small TV.

My husband and I pre-ordered our food, but they did not have my husband’s order, and my cheese plate was very average. I asked for a blanket and was told they don’t carry blankets on domestic routs. The flight was on time and smooth!

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

Boarding was a mess - the agent basically called every group in rapid succession, so there was no organization at all. The economy seats are a joke, and main cabin extra seats were sold out when I purchased my flight. As such, I was locked in the same position for four hours. Being 6’6”, it was impossible to get my bag out from under the seat in front of me, and I couldn’t have used my laptop even if my bag were accessible due to the minuscule seat pitch. Also the wifi was broken. American is a joke - can’t wait until they merge with Spirit.

I had pretzels and there was not entertainment on the flight

Pros: "Seats were comfortable"
Cons: "Flight attendant needs a lesson in FRIENDLY customer service he was almost rude to guests"

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