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San Francisco International Airport to Chicago flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €73 and round-trip from €149. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SFO 7:13 AM
        4h 31m
        Nonstop
        ORD 1:44 PM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Nov 12 | American Airlines
        ORD 1:24 PM
        4h 55m
        Nonstop
        SFO 4:19 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 14 | American Airlines
        €208 €286
        27% off
        27% off
        €286 €208
      • SFO 11:39 PM
        4h 20m
        Nonstop
        ORD 5:59 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Nov 4 | American Airlines
        ORD 9:45 AM
        5h 1m
        Nonstop
        SFO 12:46 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 6 | American Airlines
        €223 €286
        22% off
        22% off
        €286 €223
      • SFO 1:02 PM
        9h 57m
        1 stop
        ORD 12:59 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Nov 9 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 12:37 PM
        11h 48m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:25 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 11 | Frontier Airlines
        €149 €286
        48% off
        48% off
        €286 €149
      • SFO 11:42 AM
        22h 15m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:57 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Sun, Nov 22 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 11:06 AM
        15h 9m
        1 stop
        SFO 12:15 AM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 24 | Frontier Airlines
        €158
        45% off
        €286 €158
      • SFO 9:00 PM
        6h 42m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:42 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Fri, Nov 6 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 11:06 AM
        7h 51m
        1 stop
        SFO 4:57 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 8 | Frontier Airlines
        €162
        43% off
        €286 €162
      • SFO 7:25 PM
        9h 9m
        1 stop
        ORD 6:34 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Sun, Nov 8 | Frontier Airlines
        MDW 9:53 AM
        10h 17m
        1 stop
        SFO 6:10 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 14 | Frontier Airlines
        €188
        34% off
        €286 €188
      • SFO 11:59 PM
        7h 36m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:35 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Fri, Nov 13 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 6:30 AM
        6h 47m
        1 stop
        SFO 11:17 AM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 15 | Frontier Airlines
        €191
        33% off
        €286 €191
      • SFO 7:25 PM
        9h 9m
        1 stop
        ORD 6:34 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Nov 7 | Frontier Airlines
        MDW 9:53 AM
        10h 17m
        1 stop
        SFO 6:10 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 14 | Frontier Airlines
        €193
        33% off
        €286 €193
      • SFO 10:05 PM
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:20 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Oct 14 | Frontier Airlines
        MDW 12:54 PM
        11h 34m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:28 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 16 | Frontier Airlines
        €193
        33% off
        €286 €193
      • SFO 2:15 PM
        7h 19m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:34 PM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Sun, Nov 22 | Delta Air Lines
        ORD 11:06 AM
        7h 51m
        1 stop
        SFO 4:57 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 24 | Frontier Airlines
        €195
        32% off
        €286 €195
      • SFO 5:45 PM
        9h 55m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:40 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Fri, Nov 13 | Alaska Airlines
        ORD 7:20 AM
        7h 21m
        1 stop
        SFO 12:41 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 15 | Alaska Airlines
        €195
        32% off
        €286 €195
      • SFO 11:52 PM
        7h 43m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:35 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Fri, Dec 4 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 6:30 AM
        6h 47m
        1 stop
        SFO 11:17 AM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Sun, Dec 6 | Frontier Airlines
        €196
        31% off
        €286 €196
      • SFO 2:44 PM
        7h 5m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:49 PM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Fri, Dec 4 | Alaska Airlines
        ORD 9:30 AM
        10h 31m
        1 stop
        SFO 6:01 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Sun, Dec 6 | Alaska Airlines
        €196
        31% off
        €286 €196
      • SFO 1:20 PM
        6h 45m
        1 stop
        ORD 10:05 PM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Nov 9 | Delta Air Lines
        ORD 12:37 PM
        11h 48m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:25 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 11 | Frontier Airlines
        €199
        30% off
        €286 €199
      • SFO 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 2:00 PM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Oct 15 | Normal Airline
        CHI 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SFO 4:00 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 17 | Normal Airline
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      • SFO 10:48 PM
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        MDW 10:58 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Dec 5 | Frontier Airlines
        €73 €131
        44% off
        44% off
        €131 €73
      • SFO 7:25 PM
        9h 9m
        1 stop
        ORD 6:34 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Oct 31 | Frontier Airlines
        €76 €131
        42% off
        42% off
        €131 €76
      • SFO 10:48 PM
        10h 10m
        1 stop
        MDW 10:58 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Oct 28 | Frontier Airlines
        €83 €131
        37% off
        37% off
        €131 €83
      • SFO 8:58 AM
        19h 36m
        1 stop
        ORD 6:34 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Fri, Nov 6 | Frontier Airlines
        €86
        34% off
        €131 €86
      • SFO 8:58 AM
        19h 36m
        1 stop
        ORD 6:34 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Fri, Oct 30 | Frontier Airlines
        €89
        32% off
        €131 €89
      • SFO 7:25 PM
        9h 9m
        1 stop
        ORD 6:34 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Nov 4 | Frontier Airlines
        €95
        27% off
        €131 €95
      • SFO 7:25 PM
        9h 9m
        1 stop
        ORD 6:34 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Sun, Nov 8 | Frontier Airlines
        €96
        27% off
        €131 €96
      • SFO 7:13 PM
        27h 11m
        1 stop
        ORD 12:24 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Nov 9 | Frontier Airlines
        €97
        26% off
        €131 €97
      • SFO 7:04 AM
        9h 55m
        1 stop
        ORD 6:59 PM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Dec 2 | Alaska Airlines
        €98
        25% off
        €131 €98
      • SFO 11:52 PM
        7h 43m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:35 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Nov 24 | Frontier Airlines
        €100
        24% off
        €131 €100
      • SFO 8:58 AM
        19h 36m
        1 stop
        ORD 6:34 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Nov 3 | Frontier Airlines
        €102
        22% off
        €131 €102
      • SFO 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 2:00 PM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Oct 15 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago are based on average airline prices for the next 3 months, according to Trip.com’s latest data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago

Which month has the lowest one-way flight fares from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago?

The data is based on the average one-way flight prices on Trip.com for flights from San Francisco International Airport to across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for low one-way flight fares from San Francisco International Airport to , the best time to book is in April, with an average price of €193. Try to avoid November, when prices are highest, averaging around €318.

€318
€256
€193
€131
    Cheapest
  • €249
    Oct
  • €318
    Nov
  • €274
    Dec
  • €308
    Jan
  • €211
    Feb
  • €265
    Mar
  • €193
    Apr
  • €229
    May
  • €262
    Jun
  • €240
    Jul
  • €221
    Aug
  • €223
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago?

The data is based on the average flight prices on Trip.com from San Francisco International Airport to across different days of the week over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from San Francisco International Airport to is usually Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Sunday, as prices are usually the highest on that day.

€305
€253
€200
€148
  • €244
    Mon
  • €200
    Tue
  • €226
    Wed
  • €270
    Thu
  • €237
    Fri
  • €207
    Sat
  • €305
    Sun

Which airlines are the most popular for San Francisco International Airport to Chicago flights?

See which airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.
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Flight Schedule from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago

Check the schedule for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

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Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AA2614

    San Francisco International Airport

    6:10 AM

    SFO

    4h 19m

    12:29 PM

    ORD

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  2. F91094

    San Francisco International Airport

    9:23 PM

    SFO

    2h 35m

    Nonstop

    12:58 AM

    DEN

    S - - W T - -
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  3. F93174

    Denver International Airport

    8:55 PM

    DEN

    2h 26m

    Nonstop

    12:21 AM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  4. F92930

    San Francisco International Airport

    11:52 PM

    SFO

    3h 38m

    Nonstop

    5:30 AM

    DFW

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  5. F91342

    Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    3:45 PM

    DFW

    2h 47m

    Nonstop

    6:32 PM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  6. F94402

    San Francisco International Airport

    10:19 PM

    SFO

    1h 44m

    Nonstop

    12:03 AM

    LAS

    - M - W - F S
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  7. F92146

    Harry Reid International Airport

    11:50 PM

    LAS

    3h 48m

    Nonstop

    5:38 AM

    ORD

    S - - W T - S

  8. DL772

    San Francisco International Airport

    6:00 AM

    SFO

    4h 36m

    Nonstop

    1:36 PM

    DTW

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  9. DL2358

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    4:10 PM

    DTW

    1h 27m

    Nonstop

    4:37 PM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  10. DL2178

    San Francisco International Airport

    6:15 AM

    SFO

    3h 42m

    Nonstop

    11:57 AM

    MSP

    S M T W T F S
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  11. DL4714

    Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport

    3:08 PM

    MSP

    1h 39m

    Nonstop

    4:47 PM

    MDW

    S M T W T F S

  12. DL335

    San Francisco International Airport

    10:59 PM

    SFO

    4h 31m

    Nonstop

    6:30 AM

    DTW

    S M T W T F S
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  13. DL4684

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    9:10 AM

    DTW

    1h 36m

    Nonstop

    9:46 AM

    MDW

    S M T W T F S

  14. F92858

    San Francisco International Airport

    9:20 PM

    SFO

    1h 27m

    Nonstop

    10:47 PM

    LAX

    S M T W T F S
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  15. F92446

    Los Angeles International Airport

    11:59 PM

    LAX

    4h 15m

    Nonstop

    6:14 AM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  16. F92930

    San Francisco International Airport

    11:52 PM

    SFO

    3h 38m

    Nonstop

    5:30 AM

    DFW

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  17. F92882

    Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    5:15 AM

    DFW

    2h 22m

    Nonstop

    7:37 AM

    MDW

    S M T W T F S

  18. F93436

    San Francisco International Airport

    3:41 PM

    SFO

    2h 39m

    Nonstop

    7:20 PM

    DEN

    - M T - - F -
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  19. F93174

    Denver International Airport

    8:55 PM

    DEN

    2h 26m

    Nonstop

    12:21 AM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S
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What to know about flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago?

Cheapest round-trip ticket price €205
Cheapest one-way flight price €64
Off-season for travel November
Peak season for travel July

FAQs for San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Flights

  • When is peak season for travel to Chicago?

    ؜The peak travel time for visiting Chicago is October. During this time, flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago are the most expensive. Cheap tickets can still be booked on Trip.com.
  • Flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to O'Hare International Airport (CHI) take around 4 hours 18 minutes.
    • The distance from O'Hare International Airport to downtown is about 25 km. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Chicago Midway International Airport to downtown is about 14 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • Yes. United Airlines and American Airlines operate direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago. The average flight time is approximately 4 hours 14 minutes, with about 18 flights per week. Actual schedules may vary by season.
  • The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago currently starts from €73, with round-trip fares from €149. The lowest fare is offered by Frontier Airlines departing on Sat, Dec 5; prices are subject to availability.
  • Yes. The average flight time from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago is about 3 hours 50 minutes. Actual flight time may vary due to routing, weather, and air traffic.
  • Currently, multiple airlines offer flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago, including: American Airlines United Airlines Frontier Airlines Alaska Airlines Delta Air Lines The selected airlines are based on Trip.com user booking data from the past 90 days.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago is €188, and the average round-trip fare is €350. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago are usually cheapest in April, with an average one-way fare of about €188. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • The earliest flight from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago departs at 00:35, and the latest one departs at 23:40. There are approximately 23 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before your trip.
  • Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago usually arrive at Chicago Midway International Airport and O'Hare International Airport. O'Hare International Airport is the most convenient option for this route.

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