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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chicago
Round-trip
Economy
Flight information for San Francisco to Chicago
(SFO to CHI)
Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Francisco to Chicago
| Best Price Found | $168 | The best flight deal from San Francisco to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $168 |
| Fastest flight time | 3h 58m | The fastest flight from San Francisco to Chicago takes 3h 58m |
| Direct flights | Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa and Su | Direct flights go from San Francisco to Chicago on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The only airline offering direct flights is American Airlines. |
| Airports in Chicago | 3 airports | There are 3 airports near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD) |
How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Chicago
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What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Chicago?
August
The cheapest time of year to fly to Chicago from San Francisco is August. Most expensive is December
What is the cheapest day to depart San Francisco for Chicago?
Tuesday
The cheapest day of the week is typically Tuesday. The most expensive is typically Sunday
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Chicago?
in the evening
San Francisco to Chicago flights are approximately 12% more expensive at noon than in the evening
What is the cheapest airline that flies to Chicago from San Francisco?
Frontier
Frontier, Alaska Airlines, and Spirit Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Chicago
What is the cheapest San Francisco to Chicago flight route?
San Francisco - Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fly from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl for the best San Francisco - Chicago flight prices
How far in advance should you book San Francisco to Chicago flights?
31 days before
The cheapest time to buy a flight from San Francisco to Chicago is approximately 31 days to departure
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Easily compare round-trip flights from San Francisco to Chicago
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 San Francisco to Chicago by changing tabs
American Airlines![American Airlines]()
Oct 30![American Airlines]()
Nov 6
SFO9:15 amSan Francisco
4h 25m
ORD1:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
ORD9:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 51m
SFO2:06 pmSan Francisco
United Airlines![United Airlines]()
Sep 14![United Airlines]()
Sep 22
SFO7:45 pmSan Francisco
4h 04m
ORD11:49 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
ORD3:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 28m
1 stop
SFO10:03 pmSan Francisco
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Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Chicago
Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from San Francisco to Chicago with momondo
AirlineFree CancellationPrice
PriceFrom $103
Free Cancellation
Reviews
Pros: Well, it was not very comfortable and we were delayed for an hour. And a crew member was sick.
Cons: Mostly everything.
1 / 10
PriceFrom $106
Free Cancellation
Reviews
Pros: Everything good
1 / 10
PriceFrom $118
Free Cancellation
Reviews
Pros: The comfort of the plane was great! Lots of room and very comfortable seating.
Cons: I found some members of staff to be a bit rude. When other passengers asked questions or did something wrong (that was a minor issue), one of the staff members in particular talked down to them and treated them like they were stupid.
1 / 10
PriceFrom $127
Free Cancellation
Reviews
Cons: Wouldn't let us on the flight when there was plenty of time to get there. Manager was arrogant and slow - didn't care. Poor policies at that airport.
1 / 10
PriceFrom $131
Free Cancellation
Reviews
Pros: Quick boarding. Inexpensive ticket. Direct flight.
Cons: Crew walked thru cabin at least 5 times collecting garbage, but could not hand out sealed snack or sealed water. People sat should-to-shoulder - No buffer space, but asked to leave the plane with 6 foot intervals???? This airline picks and chooses their Covid precautions. Quick and inexpensive flight, if you don’t mind the rest.
1 / 3
PriceFrom $138
Free Cancellation
Reviews
Pros: Delayed flight no reasons seems like American Airlines don’t know what to do in these situations
Cons: I believe this airlines should have figured the answer to this question by now.
1 / 10
PriceFrom $138
Free Cancellation
Reviews
Cons: Sarasota ticketing agent was not very nice at all 😟 Houston Gate agent was not nice either. We were treated like we were stupid for asking questions. I hope it’s not racism issues. I wished I had taken their names.
1 / 10
PriceFrom $299
Free Cancellation
Reviews
Pros: The plane was new and the seats were nice.
1 / 10
Which airlines flying from San Francisco to Chicago have COVID-19 safety policies in place?
Airlines such as Alaska Airlines have taken additional precautions to make sure you’re safer while traveling. Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Chicago are offering enhanced cleaning of their aircraft. Additional policies include pre-flight testing for COVID-19-related symptoms and antibodies. Masks are also required and are provided to travelers. Some airlines are offering socially-distanced seating for a limited time. Policies will vary by airline so keep this in mind as you search for options.
Are airlines flying from San Francisco to Chicago offering flexible cancellation due to COVID-19?
Some of our partner airlines flying from San Francisco to Chicago 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.
How far is San Francisco to Chicago by plane?
A flight from San Francisco to Chicago will travel around 1852.8 mi. Typically, this will take 4h 07m by plane in normal conditions.
Can I fly to Chicago from San Francisco right now?
Information is based on travel restrictions for travel to Chicago within the United States
Most visitors from San Francisco need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Chicago.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from San Francisco must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to Chicago.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from San Francisco are not required to quarantine after entering Chicago.
Most visitors from San Francisco need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Chicago.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from San Francisco must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to Chicago.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from San Francisco are not required to quarantine after entering Chicago.
Can I fly back to San Francisco from Chicago?
Returning to San Francisco from Chicago
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Chicago must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to San Francisco.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Chicago are not required to quarantine after entering San Francisco.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Chicago must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to San Francisco.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Chicago are not required to quarantine after entering San Francisco.