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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco from $68

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco departing on 4/23. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Cheap Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco (ORD to SFO) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$68

Fastest flight time

4h 37m

Direct flights

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Airports in San Francisco

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The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is $68. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $140.
The fastest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco takes 4h 37m
Direct flights go from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?

September. The cheapest time of year to fly to San Francisco from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is September. Most expensive is June

What is the cheapest day to depart Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for San Francisco?

Wednesday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Wednesday. The most expensive is typically Sunday

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?

In the afternoon. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco flights are approximately 8% more expensive in the morning than in the afternoon

What is the cheapest airline that flies to San Francisco from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Spirit Airlines. Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco

How far in advance should you book Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco flights?

37 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco is approximately 37 days to departure

How many flights depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco on average per day?

As of March 2024, 58 flights take off from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and land in San Francisco each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 5:00AM, with 35% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco on average per week?

406 flights are operational weekly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco as of March 2024. The most popular departure day for this route is Monday, with 17% of flights per week taking off on this day.

What cabin class options are available on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco flights?

You could potentially save up to 36% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco flight.

When you’re planning your trip from Chicago to San Francisco, the most popular airport-to-airport route is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport. If you are looking for alternate airports to fly into when traveling from Chicago, you can try flying into Oakland Airport (in Oakland), San Jose Airport (in San Jose), or Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport (in 15). The cheapest route from Chicago to San Francisco is ORD — SFO with an average price of $160 RT during the month of March.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to San Francisco Airport (SFO)$160
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Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Oakland Airport (OAK)$161
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Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to San Jose Airport (SJC)$163
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Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport (STS)$412
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Easily compare round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco by changing tabs
Frontier
Apr 17
ORD6:27 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 31m
1 stop
SFO11:58 pmSan Francisco
Apr 19
SFO12:58 amSan Francisco
21h 58m
1 stop
ORD12:56 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
Apr 16
ORD6:47 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
16h 57m
2 stops
SFO9:44 amSan Francisco
Apr 19
SFO12:58 amSan Francisco
21h 58m
1 stop
ORD12:56 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Alaska Airlines
Apr 23
ORD5:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 52m
SFO8:47 pmSan Francisco
May 1
SFO11:59 pmSan Francisco
4h 24m
ORD6:23 amChicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
Apr 27
ORD8:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 48m
SFO11:08 pmSan Francisco
May 4
SFO5:47 amSan Francisco
4h 17m
ORD12:04 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Sun Country Air
May 17
ORD8:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
23h 11m
1 stop
SFO5:11 pmSan Francisco
May 25
SFO6:10 pmSan Francisco
22h 53m
1 stop
ORD7:03 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
Apr 23
ORD2:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 50m
SFO5:10 pmSan Francisco
Apr 27
SFO11:15 pmSan Francisco
4h 17m
ORD5:32 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Find the cheapest one-way flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco

If you're looking for one-way flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco, view some of our deals below provided by Alaska Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines
Frontier
Apr 23
ORD12:29 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
27h 21m
1 stop
SFO1:50 pmSan Francisco
Multiple Airlines
Apr 16
ORD7:03 amChicago O'Hare Intl
17h 56m
1 stop
SFO10:59 pmSan Francisco
Alaska Airlines
Apr 23
ORD5:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 52m
SFO8:47 pmSan Francisco

Search last-minute flights to San Francisco from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Find and compare round-trip flight prices for your last-minute flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco
Frontier
Apr 4
ORD11:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
12h 38m
1 stop
SFO9:43 amSan Francisco
Apr 9
SFO4:48 pmSan Francisco
6h 32m
1 stop
ORD1:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
Apr 5
ORD10:46 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
12h 47m
1 stop
SFO9:33 amSan Francisco
Apr 9
SFO4:48 pmSan Francisco
6h 32m
1 stop
ORD1:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Frontier
Apr 2
ORD11:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
11h 55m
1 stop
SFO9:00 amSan Francisco
Apr 3
SFO4:53 pmSan Francisco
6h 38m
1 stop
ORD1:31 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
Apr 5
ORD10:46 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
12h 47m
1 stop
SFO9:33 amSan Francisco
Apr 9
SFO8:52 pmSan Francisco
26h 04m
2 stops
ORD12:56 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Frontier
Apr 5
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 33m
1 stop
SFO3:48 pmSan Francisco
Apr 9
SFO4:48 pmSan Francisco
6h 32m
1 stop
ORD1:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Alaska Airlines
Apr 6
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 59m
SFO9:59 amSan Francisco
Apr 26
SFO9:30 pmSan Francisco
24h 28m
1 stop
ORD11:58 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Best airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco with momondo
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Rating
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FrontierPriceFrom $79Free CancellationRating
6.3
4,267 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $95Free CancellationRating
6.4
8,841 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $109Free CancellationRating
8.1
9,126 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $118Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,418 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $158Free CancellationRating
7.3
15,202 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $196Free CancellationRating
7.4
11,490 reviews
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  • Alaska Airlines Flights From Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco

    Alaska Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco around 8 times per week, with 9,126 momondo users rating the airline 8.1/10. The cheapest Alaska Airlines deal from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco in the last 72 hours was $109 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $313 for Alaska Airlines flights on this route.

  • United Airlines Flights From Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco

    United Airlines is also a popular choice for this route. United Airlines flight deals for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco start from as low as $196 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average United Airlines deals seen on momondo around $372. United Airlines operates 57 flights to San Francisco from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in an average week. Users have rated it 7.4/10 across 11,490 reviews.


Frontier flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco

Our best Frontier deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco flight tickets
Frontier
Apr 17
ORD6:27 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 31m
1 stop
SFO11:58 pmSan Francisco
Apr 19
SFO12:58 amSan Francisco
21h 58m
1 stop
ORD12:56 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Frontier
Apr 27
ORD6:27 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 31m
1 stop
SFO11:58 pmSan Francisco
Apr 29
SFO12:58 amSan Francisco
21h 58m
1 stop
ORD12:56 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Frontier
Apr 16
ORD6:27 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 31m
1 stop
SFO11:58 pmSan Francisco
Apr 23
SFO11:43 amSan Francisco
21h 46m
1 stop
ORD11:29 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Alaska Airlines flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Apr 23
ORD5:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 52m
SFO8:47 pmSan Francisco
May 1
SFO11:59 pmSan Francisco
4h 24m
ORD6:23 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Alaska Airlines
Apr 23
ORD5:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 52m
SFO8:47 pmSan Francisco
Apr 24
SFO12:25 pmSan Francisco
9h 33m
1 stop
ORD11:58 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Alaska Airlines
Apr 20
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 46m
SFO9:46 amSan Francisco
Apr 30
SFO8:00 amSan Francisco
19h 45m
1 stop
ORD5:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

  • How far is Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Francisco by plane?

    The distance between Chicago O'Hare Intl and San Francisco is about 1838.3 mi. Typically, this will take 4h 37m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport?

    Prices for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.


Alternative routes for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco

Compare alternative flights to and from nearby airports and cities to discover the best prices and most convenient flight times
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Fastest flight time4h 17m
Cheapest price$164
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Fastest flight time8h 19m
Cheapest price$145
Chicago to Fresno Flights
Fastest flight time4h 23m
Cheapest price$236
Chicago to Sacramento Flights
Fastest flight time6h 56m
Cheapest price$162
Chicago to San Jose Flights
Fastest flight time4h 40m
Cheapest price$162

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Can I find flights from Chicago to San Francisco with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights from Chicago to San Francisco with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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