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

MDW Airport Page →
1,734 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 13 1-stop flights Verified 3d ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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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 44m WN → LXUAWN Denver (DEN) to Fresno flights
LAS Las Vegas 5h 52m LXJWN → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Fresno flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 1m WN → AAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Fresno flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 22m ASPWN → AVCMNZ Los Angeles (LAX) to Fresno flights
SAN San Diego 6h 23m WN → ASJLWN San Diego (SAN) to Fresno flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 55m F9Y4 → AABAG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Fresno flights
PDX Portland 8h 3m WN → AS Portland (PDX) to Fresno flights
SLC Salt Lake City 8h 12m WN → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Fresno flights
SEA Seattle 8h 39m WN → ASAYJL Seattle (SEA) to Fresno flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 54m LXJWN → AVCMUA San Francisco (SFO) to Fresno flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Fresno
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,734 mi 3h 42m nonstop -2h behind

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

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All flights from Fresno (FAT) Fresno to Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to FAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
DEN ~5h 44m LAS ~5h 52m PHX ~6h 1m LAX ~6h 22m SAN ~6h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
734
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
MDW → FAT
36%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
36%
Arriving
50%
Return
FAT → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
35%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays → FAT delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fresno from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
Metric MDW→FAT ORD→FAT
Distance from MDW – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5
Weekly flights ~1 14
Flight time 3h 42m 4h 31m
Departure OTP 36% –
Chicago (ORD) to Fresno flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Fresno.
Distance & Flight Time
1,734 mi / 2,790 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 42m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–FAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Fresno route.
Route details
Distance1,734 mi / 2,790 km
Flight time3h 42m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: FAT
Full nameFresno Yosemite International Airport
IATA / ICAOFAT / KFAT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr2.6M
Elevation336 ft / 102 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to FAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport take about 3h 42m 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Fresno is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from FAT to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD. 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 MDW to FAT

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

MDW to FAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to FAT is about 3 hours 42 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).