Chicago (ORD) to Fresno (FAT) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,730-mile flight takes about 4h 29m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,730 mi · 2,784 km
- Flight time
- 4h 29m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 81%
Airlines flying ORD to FAT
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319 | 22,324 | 4h 29m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORD to FAT flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:00pm and the last at 8:12pm. 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 1733United Airlines | 8:00pm | 10:31pm | 21 | 43% |
| UA 768United Airlines | 8:12pm | 10:50pm | 10 | 47% |
Is ORD to FAT on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 51% of 196 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7pm were the most punctual (53%), those around 8pm the least (48%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (61%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 196 | 51% | 33 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
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 29 | 3,245 | |
| September 2025 | 30 | 3,765 | |
| October 2025 | 25 | 2,809 | |
| December 2025 | 11 | 1,560 | |
| January 2026 | 5 | 681 | |
| April 2026 | 2 | 167 | |
| May 2026 | 31 | 3,461 | |
| June 2026 | 31 | 3,382 | |
| July 2026 | 29 | 3,254 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.