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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chicago from $153

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CHI
8 Dec — 15 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from San Francisco to Chicago are usually found in April or January, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 725,866 searches. Data last updated 3 December 2024.

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SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 19/2

10:46-16:58

Nonstop4h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 21/2

19:00-22:10

Nonstop5h 10m

$335

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 18/1

05:20-11:36

Nonstop4h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/1

12:39-15:28

Nonstop4h 49m

$338

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 4/3

17:05-23:31

Nonstop4h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/4

07:10-10:06

Nonstop4h 56m

$344

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 31/12

00:10-09:24

1 stop7h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/1

06:15-11:35

1 stop7h 20m

$395

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 22/1

12:00-22:35

2 stops8h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 26/1

06:15-11:35

1 stop7h 20m

$418

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 17/12

18:15-17:25

1 stop21h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/12

20:05-22:51

1 stop28h 46m

$552

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 26/2

10:46-16:58

Nonstop4h 12m

$153

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 31/12

00:59-07:26

Nonstop4h 27m

$154

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Mon 30/12

00:10-09:24

1 stop7h 14m

$197

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 10/12

20:35-08:06

1 stop9h 31m

$248

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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 3 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$335

One-way from

$153

Popular in

March

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April
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 19/2-21/2
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 22m total
  • San Francisco to Chicago
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 26/2
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 12m total
  • San Francisco to Chicago
High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 11% potential price drop

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 December 2024.

Sat 28/1200:59SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 27mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/120:25ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12$375
Tue 31/1200:10SFO - ORD
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Wed 8/106:15ORD - SFO
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Deal found 3/12$395
Wed 25/1211:34SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 25mAlaska Airlines
Wed 8/118:55ORD - SFO
1 stop23h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/12$432
Mon 9/1220:35SFO - ORD
1 stop9h 31mJetBlue
Wed 11/1208:51ORD - SFO
1 stop10h 14mJetBlue
Deal found 3/12$497
Tue 17/1218:15SFO - ORD
1 stop21h 10mSun Country Air
Sat 21/1220:05ORD - SFO
1 stop28h 46mSun Country Air
Deal found 1/12$552
Tue 31/1206:15SFO - ORD
2 stops9h 55mSouthwest
Tue 7/113:45ORD - SFO
2 stops10h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 1/12$597

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 22 November 2024.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Chicago is 83 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 December 2024.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 36% on flights from San Francisco to Chicago by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 3 December 2024.

The most flights from SFO to CHI are scheduled on a Tuesday (63 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated 3 December 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Delta from San Francisco to Chicago have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very Good
4,951 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.1
Very Good
4,951 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,951 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very Good
9,513 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,951 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very Good
8,698 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,951 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.4
Good
3,351 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,951 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.4
Good
9,141 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,951 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Chicago?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago from San Francisco; the airport handles an average of 25 outbound flights to Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the San Francisco airport to Chicago. It is only a 19.0 km journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Chicago round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Chicago round-trip from $335. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $338, and United Airlines, from $344. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Chicago for 35% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Chicago one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $153. Users have also found prices from $154 and $197 on United Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Chicago?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago from San Francisco, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Asiana Airlines (93%), Iberia (92%), United Airlines( 89%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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