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Cheap flights from Chicago to San Francisco
Round-trip
Economy
Flight information for Chicago to San Francisco
(CHI to SFO)
Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Chicago to San Francisco
| Best Price Found | $68 | The best flight deal from Chicago to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $68 |
| Fastest flight time | 4h 25m | The fastest flight from Chicago to San Francisco takes 4h 25m. |
| Direct flights | We, Th and Fr | Direct flights go from Chicago to San Francisco on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Airline offering direct flights is Air Canada.. |
| Airports in San Francisco | 1 airport | There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO) |
How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to San Francisco
Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to San Francisco?
August
The cheapest time of year to fly to San Francisco from Chicago is August. Most expensive is December
What is the cheapest day to depart Chicago for San Francisco?
Saturday
The cheapest day of the week is typically Saturday. The most expensive is typically Monday
When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to San Francisco?
in the afternoon
Chicago to San Francisco flights are approximately 7% more expensive in the morning than in the afternoon
What is the cheapest airline that flies to San Francisco from Chicago?
Sun Country Air
Sun Country Air, Frontier, and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to San Francisco
What is the cheapest Chicago to San Francisco flight route?
Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco
Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Francisco for the best Chicago - San Francisco flight prices
How far in advance should you book Chicago to San Francisco flights?
33 days before
The cheapest time to buy a flight from Chicago to San Francisco is approximately 33 days to departure
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Easily compare round-trip flights from Chicago to San Francisco
Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next three months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from Chicago to San Francisco by changing tabs
Cheapest
Best
Quickest
Frontier
Jan 28
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
17h 41m
1 stop
SFO
San Francisco
Feb 1
SFO
San Francisco
7h 56m
1 stop
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
$39
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Multiple Airlines
Dec 17
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
9h 49m
1 stop
SFO
San Francisco
Jan 5
SFO
San Francisco
7h 14m
1 stop
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
$88
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Frontier
Jan 28
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
17h 41m
1 stop
SFO
San Francisco
Jan 31
SFO
San Francisco
17h 49m
1 stop
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
$45
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Find the cheapest one-way flights from Chicago to San Francisco
If you're looking for one-way flights from Chicago to San Francisco, view some of our deals below provided by Frontier
Cheapest
Best
Quickest
Frontier
Jan 28
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
17h 41m
1 stop
SFO
San Francisco
$23
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Multiple Airlines
Jan 6
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
16h 10m
1 stop
SFO
San Francisco
$42
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Frontier
Jan 7
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
17h 41m
1 stop
SFO
San Francisco
$33
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Which airlines flying from Chicago to San Francisco have COVID-19 safety policies in place?
Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta have implemented additional safety measures to accommodate travelers. Airlines flying from Chicago to San Francisco are working to protect travelers. Some of these new policies include temperature checks, pre-flight testing, sanitization of key touchpoints, as well as mask requirements when onboard. Some airlines have even implemented socially distanced seating for a limited time. Policies will vary by airline.
Are airlines flying from Chicago to San Francisco offering flexible cancellation due to COVID-19?
Some of our partner airlines flying from Chicago to San Francisco are adopting new policies due to the global impact of COVID-19. Some of the airlines that may be waiving their cancellation fees are United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. You can search for the full list of airlines like United Airlines that are offering this flexibility.