Find Cheap Flights from Fresno to Chicago (FAT - CHI)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Fresno to Chicago and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$251	American 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Wed, Apr 29	The cheapest round-trip flight from Fresno to Chicago is currently $251
Cheapest one-way flight	$126	American 1 stop 9 hr Wed, Apr 22	The cheapest one-way flight from Fresno to Chicago is currently $126
Cheapest nonstop flights	$350	United Nonstop 5 hr Sun, Jul 12 — Sat, Jul 18	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Fresno to Chicago is currently $350
Last-minute weekend getaway	$251	American 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Sun, Apr 26	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Fresno to Chicago is currently $251
Cheapest business class flights	$919	United 1 stop 9 hr Fri, Jul 3 — Fri, Jul 10	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Fresno to Chicago is currently $919

Fastest flight	4 hr 2 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Fresno to Chicago takes 4 hr 2 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Fresno to Chicago is typically April. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

April Cheapest	Typical prices: $235–480
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $275–485

Popular airlines from Fresno to Chicago

Southwest

from $417

Typical price: $285–475

2377 weekly connecting flights

FAT - MDW, ORD Every day
United

from $329

Typical price: $285–460

556 weekly connecting flights

FAT - ORD Every day
American

from $251

Typical price: $285–510

425 weekly connecting flights

FAT - ORD Every day
Delta

from $389

Typical price: $365–870

159 weekly connecting flights

FAT - MDW, ORD Every day
Alaska

from $251

Typical price: $285–560

64 weekly connecting flights

FAT - ORD Every day

Popular airports near Fresno

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)

Fresno United States 13 min 4 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 3 hr 36 min 208 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 2 hr 59 min 155 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 2 hr 51 min 167 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Fresno to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Fresno to Chicago are usually in April. Typical ticket prices in April range from $235 to $480.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Fresno to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with American from $251. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $126.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Fresno to Chicago is $417, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest United flight from Fresno to Chicago is $329, flying from May 31 to Jun 6.
The cheapest American flight from Fresno to Chicago is $251, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
The cheapest Delta flight from Fresno to Chicago is $389, flying from Jul 13 to Jul 22.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Fresno to Chicago is $251, flying from May 29 to Jun 5.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Fresno to Chicago starts at $251 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, Apr 29. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $126 and departs on Wed, Apr 22.

4 hr 2 min is the shortest flight time from Fresno to Chicago.

Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Fresno to Chicago.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Fresno to Chicago really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Fresno to Chicago.

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 2,377 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Fresno to Chicago are:

United offers 556 connecting flights per week. United flies from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
American offers 425 connecting flights per week. American flies from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Delta offers 159 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Alaska offers 64 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Fresno and Chicago.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Fresno to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with American from $251. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $126.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Fresno to Chicago is $417, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest United flight from Fresno to Chicago is $329, flying from May 31 to Jun 6.
The cheapest American flight from Fresno to Chicago is $251, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 29.
The cheapest Delta flight from Fresno to Chicago is $389, flying from Jul 13 to Jul 22.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Fresno to Chicago is $251, flying from May 29 to Jun 5.

No airline flies direct from Fresno to Chicago.

There are 2377 Southwest connecting flights from Fresno to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 556 United connecting flights from Fresno to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 425 American connecting flights from Fresno to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 159 Delta connecting flights from Fresno to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 64 Alaska connecting flights from Fresno to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Fresno and Chicago at price $251 is offered by American from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26.

No airline flies direct from Fresno to Chicago.

There are 2377 Southwest connecting flights from Fresno to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 556 United connecting flights from Fresno to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 425 American connecting flights from Fresno to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 159 Delta connecting flights from Fresno to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 64 Alaska connecting flights from Fresno to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Fresno to Chicago.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Fresno and Chicago start at $350 from Sun, Jul 12 to Sat, Jul 18 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Fresno to Chicago, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Fresno and Chicago start at $919 from Fri, Jul 3 to Fri, Jul 10 with United.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Fresno and Chicago start at $251 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, Apr 29.

To book business class trips from Fresno to Chicago, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Fresno and Chicago starts at $251 from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26 with American.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Fresno and Chicago at price $251 is offered by American from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26.

To find last-minute flight deals from Fresno to Chicago, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.