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$115+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Fresno (FAT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — FAT
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Tue 2/4
Tue 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Fresno

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) to Fresno (FAT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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$194
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$115
(American Airlines)

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Average price

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$269 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Fresno
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Fresno. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/2610:45 pmORD - FAT
1 stop15h 58mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/910:23 pmFAT - ORD
2 stops22h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$194
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/114:56 pmORD - FAT
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/187:10 pmFAT - ORD
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/28$229
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/156:30 amORD - FAT
1 stop9h 50mSouthwest
Sat 2/225:45 amFAT - ORD
1 stop10h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 1/29$253
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1112:51 pmMDW - FAT
1 stop10h 31mDelta
Tue 3/1810:45 pmFAT - MDW
1 stop8h 24mDelta
Deal found 1/28$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/256:30 pmMDW - FAT
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Tue 4/112:00 pmFAT - MDW
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 1/28$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/116:45 amORD - FAT
2 stops11h 58mDelta
Tue 3/1810:45 pmFAT - ORD
1 stop7h 52mDelta
Deal found 1/28$262
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/197:45 pmORD - FAT
Nonstop4h 42mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/2211:50 pmFAT - ORD
Nonstop4h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/29$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/241:00 pmSTL - FAT
1 stop10h 15mDelta
Tue 4/2910:50 pmFAT - STL
1 stop8h 47mDelta
Deal found 1/30$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/245:27 pmSTL - FAT
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/299:46 amFAT - STL
2 stops7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/30$383
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/128:50 amPIA - FAT
2 stops10h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/198:42 amFAT - PIA
2 stops10h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$414
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/187:00 amSTL - FAT
2 stops16h 29mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/2110:00 amFAT - STL
1 stop11h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/30$420
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/137:00 amORD - FAT
2 stops10h 58mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/178:00 amFAT - ORD
2 stops19h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/28$453

Find flights from Illinois to Fresno within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to Fresno that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

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ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/26

10:45 pm-12:43 pm

1 stop15h 58m

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 3/9

10:23 pm-11:06 pm

2 stops22h 43m

$194

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/11

4:56 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 3/18

7:10 pm-5:08 am

1 stop7h 58m

$229

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/15

6:30 am-2:20 pm

1 stop9h 50m

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 2/22

5:45 am-6:30 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$253

ChicagoFresno

MDW - FAT

MDWFAT

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/11

12:51 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop10h 31m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 3/18

10:45 pm-9:09 am

1 stop8h 24m

$257

ChicagoFresno

MDW - FAT

MDWFAT

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/25

6:30 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 4/1

12:00 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$259

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/11

6:45 am-4:43 pm

2 stops11h 58m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 3/18

10:45 pm-8:37 am

1 stop7h 52m

$262

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/21

12:58 pm-5:42 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Fresno Airterminal

Mon 2/24

6:08 pm-4:53 am

1 stop8h 45m

$289

St. LouisFresno

STL - FAT

STLFAT

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 4/24

1:00 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 4/29

10:50 pm-9:37 am

1 stop8h 47m

$337

St. LouisFresno

STL - FAT

STLFAT

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 4/24

5:27 pm-12:02 am

1 stop8h 35m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 4/29

9:46 am-7:29 pm

2 stops7h 43m

$383

PeoriaFresno

PIA - FAT

PIAFAT

Greater Peoria

Sat 4/12

8:50 am-5:25 pm

2 stops10h 35m

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 4/19

8:42 am-8:51 pm

2 stops10h 09m

$414

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Fresno

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Fresno

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Illinois to Fresno including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Fresno?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Fresno (average of $363). Flying from Illinois to Fresno in June is currently the most expensive (average of $522). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to FAT?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Fresno. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Fresno as you normally would.

Rainfall in Fresno by month

Plan your trip to Fresno by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Fresno ranges from 0.0 - 2.2 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.2 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Fresno when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Fresno by month

Plan your trip to Fresno by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Fresno, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Fresno

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Fresno. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Fresno. Reviews last updated January 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Illinois to Fresno have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,686 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,450 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,906 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,585 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to Fresno. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Fresno from Illinois?

    If you book a flight to Fresno from Illinois, you will be flying to Airterminal, which is the city’s only airport. Fresno Airterminal (FAT) is located 4.8 mi from the center of Fresno.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Fresno one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $115. Users have also found prices from $134 and $200 on Delta and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Fresno?

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Fresno Airterminal, Lambert-St Louis - Fresno Airterminal or Chicago Midway - Fresno Airterminal when deciding on the best route from Illinois to Fresno.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Fresno?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $269. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Fresno Airterminal) can be booked for $194 on average our data indicates $359 when flying from Illinois to Fresno.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Fresno that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Fresno flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Fresno?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Fresno.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Fresno?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Fresno by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Fresno?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Fresno (average of $363). Flying from Illinois to Fresno in June is currently the most expensive (average of $522). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Illinois to Fresno

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to Fresno. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$149Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$240Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$284Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$408Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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