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Cheap flights from Chicago to San Francisco from ₹ 6,861

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United Airlines Logo
06:48 - 09:31ORD-SFO
4h 43mdirect
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16:50 - 23:10SFO-ORD
4h 20mdirect
₹ 15,352United Airlines
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Sun, 25 May - Sun, 25 May
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08:45 - 11:36ORD-SFO
4h 51mdirect
United Airlines Logo
06:10 - 12:40SFO-ORD
4h 30mdirect
₹ 16,124United Airlines
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Sat, 17 May - Sun, 25 May
United Airlines Logo
15:35 - 18:36ORD-SFO
5h 01mdirect
United Airlines Logo
00:10 - 06:30SFO-ORD
4h 20mdirect
₹ 16,896United Airlines
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Wed, 14 May - Fri, 16 May
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
19:59 - 22:49ORD-SFO
4h 50mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
12:33 - 18:59SFO-ORD
4h 26mdirect
₹ 16,981Hawaiian Airlines
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Fri, 30 May - Mon, 2 Jun
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
18:58 - 21:57ORD-SFO
4h 59mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
11:48 - 18:20SFO-ORD
4h 32mdirect
₹ 17,753Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, 7 May - Sun, 11 May
Frontier Logo
20:14 - 07:44ORD-SFO
13h 30m1 stop
Frontier Logo
23:45 - 11:43SFO-ORD
9h 58m1 stop
₹ 17,925Frontier
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Sun, 4 May - Wed, 7 May
American Airlines Logo
21:00 - 23:49ORD-SFO
4h 49mdirect
American Airlines Logo
23:47 - 06:05SFO-ORD
4h 18mdirect
₹ 18,697American Airlines
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Thu, 8 May - Tue, 8 Jul
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:58 - 21:57ORD-SFO
4h 59mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:00 - 23:39SFO-ORD
13h 39m1 stop
₹ 19,468Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 8 May - Tue, 8 Jul
Alaska Airlines Logo
19:18 - 22:06ORD-SFO
4h 48mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:55 - 18:18SFO-ORD
4h 23mdirect
₹ 19,554Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 1 Jul - Wed, 16 Jul
American Airlines Logo
20:15 - 23:09ORD-SFO
4h 54mdirect
American Airlines Logo
14:50 - 21:23SFO-ORD
4h 33mdirect
₹ 22,127American Airlines
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Sun, 4 May - Wed, 7 May

Southwest flights from Chicago to San Francisco

Our best Southwest deals on Chicago to San Francisco flight tickets
Southwest
10 Jun
ORD18:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 35m
1 stop
SFO23:30San Francisco
17 Jun
SFO22:45San Francisco
12h 00m
1 stop
ORD12:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 19,040
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Southwest
28 Jun
ORD16:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
9h 10m
1 stop
SFO23:10San Francisco
24 Jul
SFO05:30San Francisco
6h 30m
1 stop
ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 19,383
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Southwest
3 Jul
ORD18:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 15m
1 stop
SFO00:10San Francisco
8 Jul
SFO22:45San Francisco
12h 00m
1 stop
ORD12:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 19,897
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United Airlines flights from Chicago to San Francisco

Our best United Airlines deals on Chicago to San Francisco flight tickets
United Airlines
25 May
ORD06:48Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 43m
SFO09:31San Francisco
25 May
SFO16:50San Francisco
4h 20m
ORD23:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 15,352
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United Airlines
17 May
ORD08:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 51m
SFO11:36San Francisco
25 May
SFO06:10San Francisco
4h 30m
ORD12:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 16,124
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United Airlines
14 May
ORD15:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 01m
SFO18:36San Francisco
16 May
SFO00:10San Francisco
4h 20m
ORD06:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 16,896
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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, September 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 ₹ 23,328. If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of September, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of ₹ 24,700.

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 Thursday. Travellers who choose to depart for San Francisco on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as ₹ 20,506. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around ₹ 51,037.

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 ₹ 17,938. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of ₹ 38,535.

What is the cheapest Chicago to San Francisco flight route?

Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Francisco for the best Chicago - San Francisco flight prices

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 ₹ 27,845 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 ₹ 23,499 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.

How have Chicago to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of April 2025, prices for Chicago to San Francisco flights are approximately 12% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Chicago to San Francisco

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Chicago to San Francisco according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Chicago to San Francisco (CHI to SFO) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

₹ 6,861

Fastest flight time

4h 39m

Direct flights

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Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Chicago in the past 72 hours is ₹ 6,861. The best return flight deal from Chicago to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 15,352.
The fastest flight from Chicago to San Francisco takes 4h 39m
Direct flights go from Chicago to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)

  • 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?

  • 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?

  • What is the most popular airline from Chicago to San Francisco?


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
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American AirlinesPriceFrom ₹ 12,384Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom ₹ 13,169Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,665 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom ₹ 13,568Free CancellationRating
8.0
9,882 reviews
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  • Alaska Airlines Flights From Chicago to San Francisco

    Alaska Airlines operates around 4 flights from Chicago to San Francisco every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been ₹ 307, but momondo users have found Alaska Airlines deals from Chicago to San Francisco from as low as ₹ 158 round-trip. Alaska Airlines has been scored 8.0/10 in 9,876 reviews.

  • United Airlines Flights From Chicago to San Francisco

    The best United Airlines deal for Chicago to San Francisco flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was ₹ 154, round-trip. It should be noted that an average United Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at ₹ 477 round-trip. United Airlines operates 41 flights out of Chicago into San Francisco in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 8,665 United Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 7.4/10.


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