Cheap flights from Chicago to San Francisco from ₹ 5,616
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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and San Francisco?
What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?
In general, April is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to San Francisco. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around ₹ 23,846. If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of April, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of ₹ 24,105.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?
The cheapest day to depart from Chicago to San Francisco is on a Wednesday. Travellers who choose to depart for San Francisco on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as ₹ 19,224. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around ₹ 50,893.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?
The cheapest time of day to fly to San Francisco is at midday when flights can be purchased for as low as ₹ 21,519. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of ₹ 34,340.
What is the cheapest Chicago to San Francisco flight route?
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How far in advance should I book a flight to San Francisco?
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Chicago when booking 20 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around ₹ 28,922 when searching 20 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Chicago for as low as ₹ 25,314 on momondo.
What cabin class options are available on Chicago to San Francisco flights?
There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Chicago to San Francisco flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to San Francisco?
Frontier, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to San Francisco
Which airlines fly to San Francisco?
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco from Chicago according to our data. Alaska Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to San Francisco. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to San Francisco on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.
How many flights depart from Chicago to San Francisco on average per day?
As of January 2025, there are 47 flights per day flying from Chicago to San Francisco. The most common time of day flights depart is 18:00, with 38% of flights taking off in the afternoon.
How many flights depart from Chicago to San Francisco on average per week?
As of January 2025, 329 flights take off from Chicago and land in San Francisco each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Thu, with 16% of weekly flights taking off on this day.
When to book flights from Chicago to San Francisco
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Best price found | ₹ 5,616 |
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Fastest flight time | 4h 39m |
Direct flights | Every day |
Airports in San Francisco | 1 airport |
How far is Chicago to San Francisco by plane?
There are 2981.9 km between Chicago and San Francisco. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 4h 39m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to San Francisco Airport?
Prices for flights from Chicago to San Francisco Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to San Francisco Airport?
There are 3 operators available for flights from Chicago to San Francisco Airport as of January 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to San Francisco Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Chicago to San Francisco Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Chicago to San Francisco?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Chicago and San Francisco, the leading plane model is Airbus A321neo, making up 17.84% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 757-300 with 17.52%, Boeing 777 with 16.54%, and Boeing 737-800 with 14.46%.
What is the most popular airline from Chicago to San Francisco?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Chicago and San Francisco, the leading airline is Frontier, making up 58% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Alaska Airlines with 42%.
Best airlines flying from Chicago to San Francisco
Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Chicago to San Francisco with momondo
| Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PriceFrom ₹ 12,655 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 9,706 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom ₹ 19,710 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom ₹ 26,693 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 8,984 reviews |
United Airlines Flights From Chicago to San Francisco
United Airlines operates around 36 flights from Chicago to San Francisco every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been ₹ 443, but momondo users have found United Airlines deals from Chicago to San Francisco from as low as ₹ 309 round-trip. United Airlines has been scored 7.4/10 in 8,984 reviews.
American Airlines Flights From Chicago to San Francisco
The best American Airlines deal for Chicago to San Francisco flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was ₹ 228, round-trip. It should be noted that an average American Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at ₹ 249 round-trip. American Airlines operates 9 flights out of Chicago into San Francisco in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 10,000 American Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 7.2/10.
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We help find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight from Chicago to San Francisco for you.
Can I find flights from Chicago to San Francisco with flexible booking policies on momondo?
Flights from Chicago to San Francisco with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.
How can momondo help me find flights from Chicago to San Francisco?
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