Fresno to Chicago (FAT–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

FAT Airport Page →
1,734 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation, Executive Jet Management.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 25m OOUAWN → WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 27m EJAG4WN → LXJWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 30m AFAMDL → WN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 5h 44m AAEJA → WN Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
SAN San Diego 6h 5m ASJLWN → LXJWN San Diego (SAN) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 23m AVCMNZ → WN Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 40m ACAVCM → EJAWN San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago flights
PDX Portland 7h 9m AS → WN Portland (PDX) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle 7h 11m ASFIQR → WN Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
BJX Silao 10h 14m F9Y4 → Y4 Silao (BJX) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fresno to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,734 mi 3h 38m nonstop +2h ahead

FAT–MDW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps FAT Routes MDW Routes FAT Live Flights MDW Live Flights FAT Delays MDW Delays
All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Fresno flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FAT to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
DEN ~5h 25m LAS ~5h 27m SLC ~5h 30m PHX ~5h 44m SAN ~6h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
718
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
FAT → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
MDW → FAT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. FAT delays → MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Fresno

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric FAT→MDW MRY→MDW SJC→MDW
Distance from FAT – 119 mi 128 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5 8
Weekly flights ~1 1 28
Flight time 3h 38m 3h 42m 4h
Departure OTP 100% – –
Monterey (MRY) to Chicago flights · San Jose (SJC) to Chicago flights · Oakland (OAK) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of FAT with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Fresno.
FAT: PDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fresno, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,734 mi / 2,790 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 38m gate to gate.
Facts

FAT–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fresno to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,734 mi / 2,790 km
Flight time3h 38m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FAT
Full nameFresno Yosemite International Airport
IATA / ICAOFAT / KFAT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr2.6M
Elevation336 ft / 102 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FAT to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 3h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 1,734 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Harry Reid and Salt Lake City.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MDW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Fresno.
Yes, return flights from MDW to FAT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MRY, SJC and OAK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from FAT to MDW

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

FAT to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FAT to MDW is about 3 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,734 miles (2,790 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Harry Reid and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Monterey (MRY), San Jose (SJC) and Oakland (OAK).