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Flights from Chicago to San Francisco Starting at CNY 69

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Airlines Flying from Chicago to San Francisco

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Spirit Airlines
From AU$ 113
Southwest Airlines
From AU$ 153
Allegiant Air
From AU$ 154
Delta Air Lines
From AU$ 190
Frontier Airlines
From AU$ 208
Sun Country Airlines
From AU$ 208
Alaska Airlines
From AU$ 216
American Airlines
From AU$ 224
Jetblue Airways
From AU$ 309
United Airlines
From AU$ 414
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Alternative Routes from Chicago to San Francisco

Searching for potential routes that might be cheaper and faster? Check out these alternative flights from Chicago to San Francisco.

  • Cheapest
    Frontier Airlines
    ORD
    18:27
    7h 31m
    1 transfer
    SFO
    23:58
    O'Hare International Airport - San Francisco International Airport
    Wed, May 15Frontier Airlines
    AU$ 132
  • Allegiant Air
    RFD
    21:54
    15h 29m
    1 transfer
    SFO
    11:23
    Chicago Rockford International Airport - San Francisco International Airport
    Fri, May 3Allegiant Air
    AU$ 154
  • Frontier Airlines
    MDW
    05:30
    15h 58m
    1 transfer
    SFO
    19:28
    Midway International Airport - San Francisco International Airport
    Wed, Apr 24Frontier Airlines
    AU$ 208
  • Frontier Airlines
    MDW
    05:30
    15h 58m
    1 transfer
    SFO
    19:28
    Midway International Airport - San Francisco International Airport
    Wed, Apr 24Frontier Airlines
    AU$ 208
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How do I find the cheapest flights?

  • When are flight from Chicago (CHI) to San Francisco (SFO) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Chicago to San Francisco based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How much are flights from Chicago (CHI) to San Francisco (SFO) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AU$ 390.
  • How long is the flights from Chicago (CHI) to San Francisco (SFO)?

    It takes about 4 hours 38 minutes to fly from Chicago (CHI) to San Francisco (SFO).
  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in San Francisco?

    • The distance from San Francisco International Airport to downtown is about 17km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • What time does the earliest flight from Chicago to San Francisco depart?

    The earliest flight departs from Chicago (ORD) at 06:00 and arrives in San Francisco (SFO) at 08:50.
  • What time does the latest flight from Chicago to San Francisco depart?

    The latest flight departs from Chicago (ORD) at 21:21 and arrives in San Francisco (SFO) at 00:09.
  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago (CHI) to San Francisco (SFO)?

    Airlines with flights from Chicago (CHI) to San Francisco (SFO): United Airlines, Emirates, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, British Airways, Virgin Australia, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways and Qantas Airways.
  • What's the most popular airline for direct flights from Chicago (CHI) to San Francisco (SFO)?

    Alaska Airlines operates 17 direct flights from Chicago (CHI) to San Francisco (SFO).
  • How many airports in San Francisco (SFO)?

    There are 1 airport(s) in San Francisco (SFO): San Francisco International Airport.

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Flight Information from Chicago to San Francisco

Cheapest direct flight price

AU$ 68

Cheapest return ticket price

AU$ 122

Off-season for travel

December

Peak season for travel

July

Flight distance

2,987.76km

Average flight time

4 hours 38 minutes

Popular airline

American Airlines