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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chicago from ₹ 9,674

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Alaska Airlines Logo
08:09 - 23:50SFO-ORD
13h 41m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:55 - 17:24ORD-SFO
10h 29m2 stops
₹ 21,655Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 3 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:51 - 23:59SFO-ORD
12h 08m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:20 - 22:01ORD-SFO
14h 41m1 stop
₹ 21,921Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 5 Nov - Wed, 12 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:35 - 19:55SFO-ORD
7h 20m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
20:59 - 15:47ORD-SFO
20h 48m1 stop
₹ 22,010Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 5 Nov - Wed, 12 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
20:31 - 16:55SFO-ORD
18h 24m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
15:05 - 08:06ORD-SFO
19h 01m1 stop
₹ 22,188Alaska Airlines
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Fri, 5 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec
Delta Logo
10:35 - 21:43SFO-ORD
9h 08m2 stops
Delta Logo
07:47 - 15:57ORD-SFO
10h 10m1 stop
₹ 23,785Delta
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Sat, 8 Nov - Tue, 11 Nov
Delta Logo
06:00 - 13:44SFO-ORD
5h 44m1 stop
Delta Logo
07:50 - 15:57ORD-SFO
10h 07m1 stop
₹ 23,963Delta
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Thu, 27 Nov - Sat, 6 Dec
Delta Logo
06:00 - 18:41SFO-ORD
10h 41m2 stops
Delta Logo
07:47 - 16:05ORD-SFO
10h 18m2 stops
₹ 24,318Delta
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Tue, 4 Nov - Wed, 12 Nov
United Airlines Logo
05:00 - 11:25SFO-ORD
4h 25mdirect
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 01:04ORD-SFO
5h 04mdirect
₹ 25,915United Airlines
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Thu, 25 Dec - Wed, 31 Dec
United Airlines Logo
14:45 - 21:02SFO-ORD
4h 17mdirect
United Airlines Logo
07:10 - 09:55ORD-SFO
4h 45mdirect
₹ 26,536United Airlines
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Sat, 8 Nov - Tue, 11 Nov
United Airlines Logo
05:10 - 11:30SFO-ORD
4h 20mdirect
United Airlines Logo
17:16 - 20:08ORD-SFO
4h 52mdirect
₹ 27,513United Airlines
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Mon, 24 Nov - Mon, 24 Nov

Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Chicago

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Francisco to Chicago flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
3 Dec
SFO08:09San Francisco
13h 41m
1 stop
ORD23:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
9 Dec
ORD08:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
10h 29m
2 stops
SFO17:24San Francisco
₹ 21,655
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Alaska Airlines
5 Nov
SFO09:51San Francisco
12h 08m
2 stops
ORD23:59Chicago O'Hare Intl
12 Nov
ORD09:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
14h 41m
1 stop
SFO22:01San Francisco
₹ 21,921
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Alaska Airlines
5 Nov
SFO10:35San Francisco
7h 20m
1 stop
ORD19:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
12 Nov
ORD20:59Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 48m
1 stop
SFO15:47San Francisco
₹ 22,010
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Delta flights from San Francisco to Chicago

Our best Delta deals on San Francisco to Chicago flight tickets
Delta
8 Nov
SFO10:35San Francisco
9h 08m
2 stops
ORD21:43Chicago O'Hare Intl
11 Nov
ORD07:47Chicago O'Hare Intl
10h 10m
1 stop
SFO15:57San Francisco
₹ 23,785
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Delta
27 Nov
SFO06:00San Francisco
5h 44m
1 stop
ORD13:44Chicago O'Hare Intl
6 Dec
ORD07:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
10h 07m
1 stop
SFO15:57San Francisco
₹ 23,963
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Delta
4 Nov
SFO06:00San Francisco
10h 41m
2 stops
ORD18:41Chicago O'Hare Intl
12 Nov
ORD07:47Chicago O'Hare Intl
10h 18m
2 stops
SFO16:05San Francisco
₹ 24,318
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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

08:09-23:50

1 stop13h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/12

08:55-17:24

2 stops10h 29m

₹ 21,655

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 5/11

09:51-23:59

2 stops12h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/11

09:20-22:01

1 stop14h 41m

₹ 21,921

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 5/11

10:35-19:55

1 stop7h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/11

20:59-15:47

1 stop20h 48m

₹ 22,010

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Fri 5/12

20:31-16:55

1 stop18h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/12

15:05-08:06

1 stop19h 01m

₹ 22,188

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 8/11

10:35-21:43

2 stops9h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

07:47-15:57

1 stop10h 10m

₹ 23,785

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 27/11

06:00-13:44

1 stop5h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/12

07:50-15:57

1 stop10h 07m

₹ 23,963

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 4/11

06:00-18:41

2 stops10h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/11

07:47-16:05

2 stops10h 18m

₹ 24,318

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 25/12

05:00-11:25

Nonstop4h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

22:00-01:04

Nonstop5h 04m

₹ 25,915

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 8/11

14:45-21:02

Nonstop4h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

07:10-09:55

Nonstop4h 45m

₹ 26,536

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Mon 24/11

05:10-11:30

Nonstop4h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 24/11

17:16-20:08

Nonstop4h 52m

₹ 27,513

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Chicago. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around ₹ 25,383. The month of September is another great option to travel to Chicago, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around ₹ 25,826.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

According to our data, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Chicago from San Francisco. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was ₹ 15,829. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. The most expensive day to fly to Chicago is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around ₹ 77,306.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from San Francisco to Chicago when you can find flight prices for as low as ₹ 30,989. Flying to Chicago in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights to Chicago are more costly at midday, with an average ticket price of ₹ 63,591. Departure times at midday fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Chicago flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around ₹ 32,727 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from San Francisco for as low as ₹ 26,625 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to Chicago flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to Chicago flights?

You could potentially save up to 64% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Chicago flight.

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

As of October 2025, prices for San Francisco to Chicago flights are approximately 25% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

4h 09m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Chicago

1 airport
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Chicago takes 4h 09m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Chicago every day.
There is 1 airport near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
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  • How far is San Francisco to Chicago by plane?

    The distance between San Francisco and Chicago is about 2981.9 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 4h 17m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Chicago?

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Chicago?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Chicago.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chicago may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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