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Book one-way or return flights from San Francisco to Chicago from as little as AU$ 64. Choose from the popular airlines below and book your flight today!

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Airlines Flying from San Francisco to Chicago

View airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Chicago. Compare prices, find the option that best suits your travel needs, and enjoy a comfortable journey with a trusted airline.

Frontier Airlines

From AU$ 81

Alaska Airlines

From AU$ 113

American Airlines

From AU$ 133

Delta Air Lines

From AU$ 151

Sun Country Airlines

From AU$ 155

Southwest Airlines

From AU$ 203

United Airlines

From AU$ 272

Jetblue Airways

From AU$ 453

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Alternative Routes from San Francisco to Chicago

Discover different routes, airlines, and transfers and find the best alternative flights for your journey from San Francisco to Chicago.

Cheapest
SFO
00:59
8h 10m
1 transfer
MDW
11:09
San Francisco International Airport - Midway International Airport
Wed, May 29Frontier Airlines
AU$ 81
SFO
20:28
26h 28m
1 transfer
ORD
00:56
San Francisco International Airport - O'Hare International Airport
Wed, May 1Frontier Airlines
AU$ 334
SFO
07:40
11h 8m
1 transfer
RFD
20:48
San Francisco International Airport - Chicago Rockford International Airport
Sun, May 19Alaska Airlines
AU$ 334
SFO
07:40
11h 8m
1 transfer
RFD
20:48
San Francisco International Airport - Chicago Rockford International Airport
Sun, May 19Alaska Airlines
AU$ 334
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How do I find the cheapest flights?

When are flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (CHI) the cheapest?
Airlines adjust prices for flights from San Francisco to Chicago 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 San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (CHI) cost?
According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AU$ 394.
How long is the flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (CHI)?
It takes about 4 hours 43 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (CHI).
What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Chicago?
- The distance from O'Hare International Airport to downtown is about 25km, by taxi about 40 minutes.
- The distance from Midway International Airport to downtown is about 14km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
What time does the earliest flight from San Francisco to Chicago depart?
The earliest flight departs from San Francisco (SFO) at 05:15 and arrives in Chicago (ORD) at 11:32.
What time does the latest flight from San Francisco to Chicago depart?
The latest flight departs from San Francisco (SFO) at 18:30 and arrives in Chicago (ORD) at 00:45.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (CHI)?
Airlines with flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (CHI): United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, American Airlines, China Southern Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Air New Zealand, Royal Jordanian, Scandinavian Airlines, Aer Lingus, Virgin Australia, British Airways and Air Canada.
What's the most popular airline for direct flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (CHI)?
Alaska Airlines operates 10 direct flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (CHI).
How many airports in Chicago (CHI)?
There are 5 airport(s) in Chicago (CHI): Chicago Du Page County Airport, Midway International Airport, O'Hare International Airport, Chicago Palwaukee Airport and Chicago Rockford International Airport.

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Flight Information from San Francisco to Chicago

Cheapest direct flight price	AU$ 64
Cheapest return ticket price	AU$ 122
Off-season for travel	December
Peak season for travel	October
Flight distance	2,987.76km
Average flight time	4 hours 43 minutes
Popular airline	American Airlines