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

ORD Airport Page →
1,726 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 3m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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UA734
Starts Sep 24
UA United
319
7:55 PM
CDT T1
10:28 PM
PDT
4h 33m
26%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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UA1503+1
UA United
73G
8:00 PM
CDT T1
10:30 PM
PDT
4h 30m
26%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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AC4415cs
AC Air Canada
73G
6:55 AM
PDT
1:01 PM
CDT
4h 6m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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UA343+1
UA United
738
7:00 AM
PDT
1:04 PM
CDT
4h 4m
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No flights match your filters.

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 59m AAACBA → UAWN Denver (DEN) to Fresno flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 7m AAACAV → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Fresno flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 21m AAACAY → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Fresno flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 24m AAACAF → AVCMNZ Los Angeles (LAX) to Fresno flights
SAN San Diego 6h 36m AAACAS → ASEJAJL San Diego (SAN) to Fresno flights
SLC Salt Lake City 6h 42m AAACAY → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Fresno flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 51m AAACAY → AVCMUA San Francisco (SFO) to Fresno flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 52m AAACAV → AABAG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Fresno flights
PDX Portland 7h 29m AAACAS → AS Portland (PDX) to Fresno flights
SEA Seattle 7h 51m AAASAV → ASAYFI Seattle (SEA) to Fresno flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Fresno
3 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,726 mi 4h 32m nonstop -2h behind

ORD–FAT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,726 miles in approximately 4h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps ORD Routes FAT Routes ORD Live Flights FAT Live Flights ORD Delays FAT Delays
All flights from Fresno (FAT) Fresno to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–FAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 319, 73G 4h30-4h33 72% Star Alliance –
AA American Airlines 0 – – 72% Oneworld –
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 – – 72% – –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
73G Boeing 737-700 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: OO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to FAT direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to FAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
DEN ~5h 59m LAS ~6h 7m PHX ~6h 21m LAX ~6h 24m SAN ~6h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,082
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
ORD → FAT
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
100%
Return
FAT → ORD
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → FAT delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Fresno from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
Metric ORD→FAT MDW→FAT
Distance from ORD – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 14 1
Flight time 4h 32m 3h 58m
Departure OTP 72% –
Chicago (MDW) to Fresno flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD 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.
ORD: CDT · FAT: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in Fresno.
Distance & Flight Time
1,726 mi / 2,778 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 32m gate to gate.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–FAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Fresno route.
Route details
Distance1,726 mi / 2,778 km
Flight time4h 32m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 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 ORD to FAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport take about 4h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 1,726 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from ORD to FAT: United Airlines, American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to FAT 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.
Fresno is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from FAT to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW. 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 ORD to FAT

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORD to FAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to FAT is about 4 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,726 miles (2,778 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

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 (MDW).