Fresno (FAT) to Chicago (ORD) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 6 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,730-mile flight takes about 4h 2m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,730 mi · 2,784 km
- Flight time
- 4h 2m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 92%
Airlines flying FAT to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 6 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319 | 24,721 | 4h 2m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
FAT to ORD flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 7:00am. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 1862United Airlines | 6:00am | 12:00pm | 10 | 84% |
| UA 343United Airlines | 7:00am | 1:06pm | 21 | 75% |
Is FAT to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 75% of 195 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (84%), those around 11pm the least (56%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (47%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 195 | 75% | 16 min | 1% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 82 | 84% | |
| 7am to 8am | 97 | 72% | |
| 11pm to 12am | 16 | 56% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 29 | 3,703 | |
| September 2025 | 30 | 4,511 | |
| October 2025 | 26 | 2,939 | |
| December 2025 | 11 | 1,697 | |
| January 2026 | 5 | 744 | |
| April 2026 | 1 | 125 | |
| May 2026 | 31 | 3,786 | |
| June 2026 | 31 | 3,959 | |
| July 2026 | 28 | 3,257 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.