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$126+ 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 6/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — FAT
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Fresno

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$257
(Delta)

One-way from

$126
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$338

Good round-trip deal

$294 or less

Good one-way deal

$308 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 April 24, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 6/71:30 pmORD - FAT
1 stop9h 32mDelta
Sat 6/1412:20 pmFAT - ORD
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/23$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 6/712:48 pmMDW - FAT
1 stop10h 14mDelta
Sat 6/145:15 pmFAT - MDW
2 stops13h 26mDelta
Deal found 4/23$262
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Fri 5/307:53 pmORD - FAT
Nonstop4h 33mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/17:00 amFAT - ORD
Nonstop3h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 9/115:00 amORD - FAT
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/167:35 pmFAT - ORD
1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$270
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/52:09 pmORD - FAT
1 stop9h 48mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 6/112:30 pmFAT - ORD
1 stop7h 26mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/23$275
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Thu 5/2911:50 amORD - FAT
2 stops11h 49mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/33:32 pmFAT - ORD
1 stop11h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$280
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Tue 5/135:56 pmORD - FAT
1 stop18h 40mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/205:06 pmFAT - ORD
1 stop10h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/23$313
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Wed 6/251:30 pmSTL - FAT
1 stop9h 45mDelta
Tue 7/19:43 amFAT - STL
1 stop6h 36mDelta
Deal found 4/22$332
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/83:25 pmMLI - FAT
1 stop9h 04mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/136:00 amFAT - MLI
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$339
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Thu 7/315:30 amMDW - FAT
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Sun 8/34:40 pmFAT - MDW
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/23$369
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Fri 9/125:35 amSTL - FAT
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Mon 9/221:20 pmFAT - STL
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/24$388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/83:56 pmMLI - FAT
2 stops8h 49mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/136:15 amFAT - MLI
2 stops8h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$395

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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 April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Fresno that are best for you.

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Illinois

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Fresno

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/7

1:30 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop9h 32m

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 6/14

12:20 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$257

ChicagoFresno

MDW - FAT

MDWFAT

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/7

12:48 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop10h 14m

Fresno Airterminal

Sat 6/14

5:15 pm-8:41 am

2 stops13h 26m

$262

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/30

7:53 pm-10:26 pm

Nonstop4h 33m

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 6/1

7:00 am-12:56 pm

Nonstop3h 56m

$269

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/11

5:00 am-8:58 am

1 stop5h 58m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 9/16

7:35 pm-6:01 am

1 stop8h 26m

$270

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/5

2:09 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop9h 48m

Fresno Airterminal

Wed 6/11

2:30 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$275

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/29

11:50 am-9:39 pm

2 stops11h 49m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 6/3

3:32 pm-5:25 am

1 stop11h 53m

$280

ChicagoFresno

ORD - FAT

ORDFAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

5:56 pm-10:36 am

1 stop18h 40m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 5/20

5:06 pm-5:40 am

1 stop10h 34m

$313

St. LouisFresno

STL - FAT

STLFAT

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 6/25

1:30 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 7/1

9:43 am-6:19 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$332

MolineFresno

MLI - FAT

MLIFAT

Moline Quad-City

Thu 5/8

3:25 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Fresno Airterminal

Tue 5/13

6:00 am-2:54 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$339

ChicagoFresno

MDW - FAT

MDWFAT

Chicago Midway

Thu 7/31

5:30 am-10:10 am

1 stop6h 40m

Fresno Airterminal

Sun 8/3

4:40 pm-12:55 am

1 stop6h 15m

$369

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Fresno

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Fresno

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 $521). 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 April 24, 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 April 24, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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 $126. Users have also found prices from $144 and $145 on Hawaiian Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Fresno Airterminal, Chicago Midway - Fresno Airterminal or Lambert-St Louis - 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 $269 on average our data indicates $500 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 $521). 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 April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$194Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$240Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$266Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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