Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chicago from $81

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Flight information for San Francisco to Chicago
(SFO to CHI)

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Best Price Found

$81

Fastest flight time

3h 01m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Chicago

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Chicago from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $81. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $165.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Chicago takes 3h 01m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Chicago every day.
There is 1 airport near Chicago: Chicago Midway (MDW)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Chicago

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 San Francisco to Chicago?

February. The cheapest time of year to fly to Chicago from San Francisco is February. Most expensive is June

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?

at noon. San Francisco to Chicago flights are approximately 15% more expensive in the afternoon than at noon

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Chicago from San Francisco?

Frontier. Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Chicago

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Chicago flight route?

San Francisco - Chicago Midway. Fly from San Francisco to Chicago Midway for the best San Francisco - Chicago flight prices

How far in advance should you book San Francisco to Chicago flights?

26 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from San Francisco to Chicago is approximately 26 days to departure

What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to Chicago flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to Chicago 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 San Francisco to Chicago flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between San Francisco to Chicago.

When traveling from San Francisco to Chicago, the most popular airport to fly into is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The majority of travelers flying into Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from San Francisco are departing from San Francisco Airport. If you are looking for alternate airports to fly out of when traveling to Chicago, you can try flying out of Oakland Airport (in Oakland), San Jose Airport (in San Jose), or Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport (in Santa Rosa). When traveling from San Francisco, it is helpful to have an alternative airport to fly into when you land in Chicago. Good options for arrival airports in Chicago, you can try Chicago Midway Airport (in Chicago) or Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (in Chicago). The cheapest route from San Francisco to Chicago is OAK — ORD with an average price of $127 RT during the month of May.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD)$235
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San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)$165
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Oakland Airport (OAK) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD)$127
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San Jose Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD)$165
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San Jose Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)$239
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Oakland Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)$244
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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 six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from San Francisco to Chicago by changing tabs
Frontier
Jun 7
SFO4:44 amSan Francisco
4h 03m
MDW8:47 amChicago Midway
Jun 17
MDW11:37 amChicago Midway
4h 37m
SFO4:14 pmSan Francisco
Undisclosed Carrier
Jun 22
SFO12:41 pmSan Francisco
12h 51m
1 stop
MDW1:32 amChicago Midway
Jun 29
MDW1:32 pmChicago Midway
14h 09m
1 stop
SFO3:41 amSan Francisco
Multiple Airlines
Sep 20
SFO7:42 amSan Francisco
4h 03m
MDW11:45 amChicago Midway
Sep 24
MDW8:00 amChicago Midway
23h 18m
1 stop
SFO7:18 amSan Francisco
Delta
Aug 30
SFO2:30 amSan Francisco
8h 49m
1 stop
ORD11:19 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 6
ORD2:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
8h 06m
1 stop
SFO10:21 amSan Francisco
Frontier
Aug 22
SFO4:44 amSan Francisco
4h 03m
MDW8:47 amChicago Midway
Aug 29
MDW11:37 amChicago Midway
4h 37m
SFO4:14 pmSan Francisco
Frontier
Oct 4
SFO7:42 amSan Francisco
4h 03m
MDW11:45 amChicago Midway
Oct 10
MDW2:35 pmChicago Midway
4h 30m
SFO7:05 pmSan Francisco

Find the cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Chicago

If you're looking for one-way flights from San Francisco to Chicago, view some of our deals below provided by Frontier and Undisclosed Carrier
Frontier
Aug 22
SFO4:44 amSan Francisco
4h 03m
MDW8:47 amChicago Midway
Multiple Airlines
Aug 13
SFO10:00 amSan Francisco
19h 04m
1 stop
MDW5:04 amChicago Midway
Undisclosed Carrier
Aug 17
SFO12:44 amSan Francisco
4h 03m
MDW4:47 amChicago Midway

Search last-minute flights to Chicago from San Francisco

Find and compare round-trip flight prices for your last-minute flight from San Francisco to Chicago
Frontier
Jun 3
SFO4:44 amSan Francisco
4h 03m
MDW8:47 amChicago Midway
Jun 8
MDW11:37 amChicago Midway
4h 37m
SFO4:14 pmSan Francisco
Multiple Airlines
May 31
SFO4:56 amSan Francisco
19h 34m
2 stops
ORD12:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 6
ORD6:48 amChicago O'Hare Intl
8h 30m
1 stop
SFO3:18 pmSan Francisco
Undisclosed Carrier
May 31
SFO6:37 amSan Francisco
13h 53m
2 stops
ORD8:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 1
ORD3:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
22h 45m
3 stops
SFO1:45 pmSan Francisco
American Airlines
Jun 2
SFO7:55 pmSan Francisco
8h 01m
1 stop
ORD3:56 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 3
ORD9:32 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 37m
1 stop
SFO5:09 pmSan Francisco
Frontier
Jun 3
SFO2:00 pmSan Francisco
16h 52m
1 stop
MDW6:52 amChicago Midway
Jun 8
MDW11:37 amChicago Midway
4h 37m
SFO4:14 pmSan Francisco
Undisclosed Carrier
May 30
SFO3:44 pmSan Francisco
12h 40m
1 stop
ORD4:24 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 1
ORD2:52 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
10h 54m
1 stop
SFO1:46 amSan Francisco

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Chicago

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from San Francisco to Chicago with momondo
Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
FrontierPriceFrom $92Free CancellationRating
6.1
846 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $138Free CancellationRating
6.2
2,136 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $153Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,237 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $162Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,104 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $163Free CancellationRating
7.9
1,939 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $173Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,186 reviews
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Linear Air TaxiPriceFrom $53,486Free CancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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  • Alaska Airlines Flights From San Francisco to Chicago

    The lowest priced Alaska Airlines flight from San Francisco to Chicago from the last 72 hours was $163. Generally, Alaska Airlines has 7 flights on this route every week with an average price of $377. Alaska Airlines is rated 7.9/10 by our users.

  • United Airlines Flights From San Francisco to Chicago

    United Airlines is also a popular choice for this route. United Airlines flight deals for San Francisco to Chicago start from as low as $162 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average United Airlines deals seen on momondo around $480. United Airlines operates 61 flights to Chicago from San Francisco in an average week. Users have rated it 7.2/10 across 2,104 reviews.


Undisclosed Carrier flights from San Francisco to Chicago

Our best Undisclosed Carrier deals on San Francisco to Chicago flight tickets
Undisclosed Carrier
Jun 22
SFO12:41 pmSan Francisco
12h 51m
1 stop
MDW1:32 amChicago Midway
Jun 29
MDW1:32 pmChicago Midway
14h 09m
1 stop
SFO3:41 amSan Francisco
Undisclosed Carrier
Jun 6
SFO12:44 amSan Francisco
4h 03m
MDW4:47 amChicago Midway
Jun 9
MDW1:24 pmChicago Midway
13h 52m
1 stop
SFO3:16 amSan Francisco
Undisclosed Carrier
Jun 12
SFO1:05 amSan Francisco
8h 15m
1 stop
ORD9:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 18
ORD12:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
13h 51m
1 stop
SFO2:06 amSan Francisco

Frontier flights from San Francisco to Chicago

Our best Frontier deals on San Francisco to Chicago flight tickets
Frontier
Jun 7
SFO4:44 amSan Francisco
4h 03m
MDW8:47 amChicago Midway
Jun 17
MDW11:37 amChicago Midway
4h 37m
SFO4:14 pmSan Francisco
Frontier
Aug 22
SFO4:44 amSan Francisco
4h 03m
MDW8:47 amChicago Midway
Aug 29
MDW11:37 amChicago Midway
4h 37m
SFO4:14 pmSan Francisco
Frontier
Oct 4
SFO7:42 amSan Francisco
4h 03m
MDW11:45 amChicago Midway
Oct 10
MDW2:35 pmChicago Midway
4h 30m
SFO7:05 pmSan Francisco

  • 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 03m by plane in normal conditions.


Alternative routes for San Francisco to Chicago

Compare alternative flights to and from nearby airports and cities to discover the best prices and most convenient flight times
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