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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chicago from ₹ 10,995

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United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 12:24SFO-ORD
4h 24mdirect
United Airlines Logo
09:00 - 12:10ORD-SFO
5h 10mdirect
₹ 25,447United Airlines
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Wed, 17 Dec - Tue, 30 Dec
Delta Logo
00:30 - 08:30SFO-ORD
6h 00m1 stop
Delta Logo
14:14 - 22:31ORD-SFO
10h 17m1 stop
₹ 25,536Delta
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Sun, 23 Nov - Thu, 4 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:30 - 23:10SFO-ORD
11h 40m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
14:05 - 19:19ORD-SFO
7h 14m1 stop
₹ 25,713Alaska Airlines
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Sun, 22 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 19:54SFO-ORD
10h 54m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
20:59 - 09:10ORD-SFO
14h 11m1 stop
₹ 25,891Alaska Airlines
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Fri, 5 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
Southwest Logo
11:30 - 22:35SFO-ORD
9h 05m2 stops
Southwest Logo
13:00 - 19:45ORD-SFO
8h 45m1 stop
₹ 25,979Southwest
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Wed, 4 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb
Delta Logo
09:50 - 23:53SFO-ORD
12h 03m2 stops
Delta Logo
06:12 - 15:58ORD-SFO
11h 46m2 stops
₹ 26,068Delta
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Tue, 27 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
Southwest Logo
09:55 - 22:35SFO-ORD
10h 40m2 stops
Southwest Logo
07:15 - 18:30ORD-SFO
13h 15m2 stops
₹ 26,157Southwest
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Wed, 25 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
Alaska Airlines Logo
22:35 - 05:02SFO-ORD
28h 27m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
20:58 - 16:32ORD-SFO
21h 34m1 stop
₹ 26,245Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 20 Dec - Tue, 6 Jan
United Airlines Logo
16:55 - 23:14SFO-ORD
4h 19mdirect
United Airlines Logo
19:45 - 22:55ORD-SFO
5h 10mdirect
₹ 26,334United Airlines
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Thu, 25 Dec - Tue, 30 Dec
Delta Logo
10:20 - 21:52SFO-ORD
9h 32m2 stops
Delta Logo
07:40 - 13:44ORD-SFO
8h 04m1 stop
₹ 26,423Delta
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Thu, 12 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb

United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Chicago

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to Chicago flight tickets
United Airlines
17 Dec
SFO06:00San Francisco
4h 24m
ORD12:24Chicago O'Hare Intl
30 Dec
ORD09:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 10m
SFO12:10San Francisco
₹ 25,447
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United Airlines
25 Dec
SFO16:55San Francisco
4h 19m
ORD23:14Chicago O'Hare Intl
30 Dec
ORD19:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 10m
SFO22:55San Francisco
₹ 26,334
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United Airlines
1 Dec
SFO08:30San Francisco
4h 20m
ORD14:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
5 Dec
ORD10:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 50m
SFO13:35San Francisco
₹ 27,753
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Southwest flights from San Francisco to Chicago

Our best Southwest deals on San Francisco to Chicago flight tickets
Southwest
4 Feb
SFO11:30San Francisco
9h 05m
2 stops
ORD22:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
19 Feb
ORD13:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 45m
1 stop
SFO19:45San Francisco
₹ 25,979
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Southwest
25 Feb
SFO09:55San Francisco
10h 40m
2 stops
ORD22:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
28 Feb
ORD07:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
13h 15m
2 stops
SFO18:30San Francisco
₹ 26,157
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Southwest
9 Dec
SFO05:05San Francisco
6h 25m
1 stop
ORD13:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
15 Dec
ORD14:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
9h 35m
2 stops
SFO21:50San Francisco
₹ 28,373
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 59,053 searches. Data last updated 8 November 2025.
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Depart

Return

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San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 17/12

06:00-12:24

Nonstop4h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 30/12

09:00-12:10

Nonstop5h 10m

₹ 25,447

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sun 23/11

00:30-08:30

1 stop6h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/12

14:14-22:31

1 stop10h 17m

₹ 25,536

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sun 22/2

09:30-23:10

1 stop11h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/2

14:05-19:19

1 stop7h 14m

₹ 25,713

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Fri 5/12

07:00-19:54

1 stop10h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/12

20:59-09:10

1 stop14h 11m

₹ 25,891

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

11:30-22:35

2 stops9h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 19/2

13:00-19:45

1 stop8h 45m

₹ 25,979

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 27/1

09:50-23:53

2 stops12h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/2

06:12-15:58

2 stops11h 46m

₹ 26,068

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 25/2

09:55-22:35

2 stops10h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/2

07:15-18:30

2 stops13h 15m

₹ 26,157

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 20/12

22:35-05:02

1 stop28h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/1

20:58-16:32

1 stop21h 34m

₹ 26,245

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 25/12

16:55-23:14

Nonstop4h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 30/12

19:45-22:55

Nonstop5h 10m

₹ 26,334

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 12/2

10:20-21:52

2 stops9h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/2

07:40-13:44

1 stop8h 04m

₹ 26,423

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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 ₹ 25,359. The month of September is another great option to travel to Chicago, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around ₹ 25,802.

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

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Chicago from San Francisco. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was ₹ 24,647. 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 ₹ 77,233.

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 ₹ 30,960. 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 ₹ 63,531. 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 ₹ 33,013 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 ₹ 27,309 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 59% 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 November 2025, prices for San Francisco to Chicago flights are approximately 40% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Chicago

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Chicago according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Fastest flight time

4h 12m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Chicago

1 airport
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Chicago takes 4h 12m
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 19m.

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

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Chicago were last updated today.

  • 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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