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$126 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fresno

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Cheapest round-trip
$228
Overall average: $378
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ORD - FAT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$305
United Airlines
Wed 5/13Sun 5/17
ORD - FAT • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from O'Hare Intl to Fresno (ORD-FAT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl to Fresno

Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 10
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3:07 pm - 10:36 pm
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FAT
9h 29m
1 stop
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3:10 pm - 11:59 pm
FAT
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ORD
6h 49m
1 stop
$228Hawaiian Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Tue, Apr 7
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3:07 pm - 10:36 pm
ORD
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FAT
9h 29m
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3:03 pm - 2:21 pm
FAT
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ORD
21h 18m
1 stop
$237Alaska Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:07 pm - 9:56 am
ORD
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FAT
20h 49m
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3:10 pm - 11:59 pm
FAT
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ORD
6h 49m
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$247Alaska Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Mon, Mar 2
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3:07 pm - 9:56 am
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FAT
20h 49m
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6:02 am - 2:58 pm
FAT
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ORD
6h 56m
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$250Alaska Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 3
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7:00 am - 2:39 pm
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FAT
9h 39m
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3:10 pm - 11:59 pm
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ORD
6h 49m
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$251Alaska Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Sat, Feb 28
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:07 pm - 9:56 am
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FAT
20h 49m
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10:44 am - 11:59 pm
FAT
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ORD
11h 15m
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$253Alaska Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Fri, Feb 27
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3:54 pm - 10:13 pm
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FAT
8h 19m
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3:05 pm - 11:59 pm
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ORD
6h 54m
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$254Alaska Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
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7:15 am - 1:35 pm
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8h 20m
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8:00 am - 10:35 pm
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12h 35m
2 stops
$256Southwest
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
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7:00 am - 2:39 pm
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FAT
9h 39m
1 stop
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10:44 am - 11:59 pm
FAT
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ORD
11h 15m
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$257Alaska Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Mon, Mar 23
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4:28 pm - 3:13 pm
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24h 45m
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6:38 pm - 6:08 am
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ORD
9h 30m
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$259Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for O'Hare Intl to Fresno flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fresno?

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

When flying from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fresno, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago O'Hare Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Fresno?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Fresno is April, where tickets cost $346 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $427 and $418 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $393, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Fresno, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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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.

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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 seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$126
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fresno

When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Fresno

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FAQs for booking Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fresno flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Fresno?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Fresno was $126 for a one-way ticket and $228 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Fresno?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fresno?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fresno flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Fresno?

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

  • 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 $488 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $312 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport to Fresno.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Fresno from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and FAT can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $269 or less round-trip.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl 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.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11807 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.1Food
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We left about 30 minutes late due to ramp issues. It did not impact me, but I know others on the flight had very tight connections to Maui.

8.0 ExcellentBrian, Jan 2026
MCO - SAN
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We left about 30 minutes late due to ramp issues. It did not impact me, but I know others on the flight had very tight connections to Maui.

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.

Delayed and no entertainment? I also forgot my headphones and immediately reported it and have not heard back yet.

The crew was very friendly. Boarding was quick and efficient.

Again, very smooth and all of the Alaska folks were great. They continue to meet all my needs.

Overall it was fine, however one of my two checked bags did not arrive and I was told it was left in Palm Springs. I don't understand how one of the two bags made it through fine but the other got lost .

No WiFi. Terrible food. Very long walk to the gate and from the gate after landing. Gate changed without notice.

I enjoyed the Starlink access but didn't have much time to use it. It also kept dropping me so I gave up. The food was very good though when I asked for a different "dessert" they didn't have anything. Chocolate Brownie Cookies are not suitable for everyone...maybe children. The flight staff were amazing - at least in First Class! My first time ever! The trip from Boise to San Diego was FAR better than going to Boise.

The whole experience went smoothly with no hitches along the way.

The flight was excellent and very friendly and helpful staff. Will travel again and recommend to friends. Thank you

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

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

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

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

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

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.

In overall it was a good experience, the only down point was that the entertainment screen was working properly.

They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

I understand weather is an issue, but making us chase our plane down at five scheduled gates across three terminals in an airport the size of O'Hare was unfair. They'd have probably been better off to leave gates as TBD until the inbound plane is in final approach instead of running us all over the place. Also, props to the consistently-unprepared ground crew in Richmond for once again leaving my lane parked short of the gate because they couldn't have a crew in place on time with 2 hours notice...

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.

The aircraft had several problems - from excess fuel to non operational ac. Two hours of delay in Chicago could have been avoided with proper planning and aircraft maintenance.

Crew in Columbia was not prepared for landing. It was a bit of a disaster and getting bags took forever.

We were upgraded to First Class and it was a great flight

We experienced gate changes and a long delay. My seat was dirty when I boarded and I had to use wipes to clean it myself. There was an unpleasant and overpowering cleaning product scent on the plane as well that lingered through the flight.

My carry on baggage was damaged. Entire trip, I had to carry the baggage. When complained to the boarding crew, they got mad at me and still asked me to valet check in the cabin baggage. Rude boarding crew!!!

Crew were all friendly and helpful. It was a short flight so just a beverage service with a cookie. After we were boarded the plane took about 45 minutes to leave the gate but it was New Year’s Eve so not shocking there was some delay. Overall good experience and very grateful.

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.

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