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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chicago from ₹ 10,358

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Delta Logo
05:45 - 16:41
SFO
-
ORD
8h 56m
1 stop
Delta Logo
18:45 - 23:54
ORD
-
SFO
7h 09m
1 stop
₹ 22,715Delta
Sat, 21 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb
Southwest Logo
05:00 - 13:55
SFO
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ORD
6h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
15:05 - 22:00
ORD
-
SFO
8h 55m
1 stop
₹ 22,805Southwest
Thu, 5 Mar - Sat, 7 Mar
Southwest Logo
05:00 - 16:15
SFO
-
ORD
9h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
15:05 - 23:15
ORD
-
SFO
10h 10m
2 stops
₹ 22,987Southwest
Sat, 21 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
Delta Logo
05:50 - 16:43
SFO
-
ORD
8h 53m
1 stop
Delta Logo
18:59 - 23:54
ORD
-
SFO
6h 55m
1 stop
₹ 23,896Delta
Sun, 12 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr
United Airlines Logo
14:10 - 20:30
SFO
-
ORD
4h 20mdirect
United Airlines Logo
06:25 - 09:27
ORD
-
SFO
5h 02mdirect
₹ 24,077United Airlines
Thu, 12 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb
Southwest Logo
06:40 - 19:00
SFO
-
ORD
10h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
18:20 - 23:15
ORD
-
SFO
6h 55m
1 stop
₹ 24,168Southwest
Thu, 5 Mar - Sat, 7 Mar
Alaska Airlines Logo
20:59 - 06:39
SFO
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ORD
7h 40m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:10 - 22:52
ORD
-
SFO
8h 42m
1 stop
₹ 24,713Alaska Airlines
Mon, 6 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr
Alaska Airlines Logo
06:35 - 23:59
SFO
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ORD
15h 24m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:50 - 23:48
ORD
-
SFO
16h 58m
1 stop
₹ 24,804Alaska Airlines
Sun, 19 Apr - Tue, 5 May
Delta Logo
06:05 - 17:22
SFO
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ORD
9h 17m
1 stop
Delta Logo
13:55 - 18:35
ORD
-
SFO
6h 40m
1 stop
₹ 24,895Delta
Thu, 14 May - Wed, 20 May
Delta Logo
05:45 - 16:41
SFO
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ORD
8h 56m
1 stop
Delta Logo
14:20 - 23:04
ORD
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SFO
10h 44m
2 stops
₹ 24,986Delta
Sat, 21 Feb - Wed, 25 Feb

Delta flights from San Francisco to Chicago

Our best Delta deals on San Francisco to Chicago flight tickets
Delta
21 Feb
SFO05:45San Francisco
8h 56m
1 stop
ORD16:41Chicago O'Hare Intl
27 Feb
ORD18:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 09m
1 stop
SFO23:54San Francisco
₹ 22,715
Delta
12 Apr
SFO05:50San Francisco
8h 53m
1 stop
ORD16:43Chicago O'Hare Intl
24 Apr
ORD18:59Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 55m
1 stop
SFO23:54San Francisco
₹ 23,896
Delta
14 May
SFO06:05San Francisco
9h 17m
1 stop
ORD17:22Chicago O'Hare Intl
20 May
ORD13:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 40m
1 stop
SFO18:35San Francisco
₹ 24,895

Southwest flights from San Francisco to Chicago

Our best Southwest deals on San Francisco to Chicago flight tickets
Southwest
5 Mar
SFO05:00San Francisco
6h 55m
1 stop
ORD13:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
7 Mar
ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 55m
1 stop
SFO22:00San Francisco
₹ 22,805
Southwest
21 Feb
SFO05:00San Francisco
9h 15m
1 stop
ORD16:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
28 Feb
ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
10h 10m
2 stops
SFO23:15San Francisco
₹ 22,987
Southwest
5 Mar
SFO06:40San Francisco
10h 20m
2 stops
ORD19:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
7 Mar
ORD18:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 55m
1 stop
SFO23:15San Francisco
₹ 24,168

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 21/2

05:45-16:41

1 stop8h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/2

18:45-23:54

1 stop7h 09m

₹ 22,715

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 5/3

05:00-13:55

1 stop6h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/3

15:05-22:00

1 stop8h 55m

₹ 22,805

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 21/2

05:00-16:15

1 stop9h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/2

15:05-23:15

2 stops10h 10m

₹ 22,987

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sun 12/4

05:50-16:43

1 stop8h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 24/4

18:59-23:54

1 stop6h 55m

₹ 23,896

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 12/2

14:10-20:30

Nonstop4h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/2

06:25-09:27

Nonstop5h 02m

₹ 24,077

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 5/3

06:40-19:00

2 stops10h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/3

18:20-23:15

1 stop6h 55m

₹ 24,168

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Mon 6/4

20:59-06:39

1 stop7h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 16/4

16:10-22:52

1 stop8h 42m

₹ 24,713

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sun 19/4

06:35-23:59

1 stop15h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

08:50-23:48

1 stop16h 58m

₹ 24,804

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 14/5

06:05-17:22

1 stop9h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 20/5

13:55-18:35

1 stop6h 40m

₹ 24,895

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 21/2

05:45-16:41

1 stop8h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/2

14:20-23:04

2 stops10h 44m

₹ 24,986

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Chicago

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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 ₹ 26,076. The month of September is another great option to travel to Chicago, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around ₹ 26,440.

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 ₹ 25,256. 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 ₹ 79,142.

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 ₹ 35,158. 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 ₹ 40,337. 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?

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

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 ₹ 34,306 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 ₹ 27,439 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?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between San Francisco to Chicago.

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

As of January 2026, prices for San Francisco to Chicago flights are approximately 11% 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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Cheap San Francisco to Chicago (SFO to CHI) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

4h 33m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Chicago

3 airports
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Chicago takes 4h 33m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Chicago every day.
There are 3 airports in Chicago. From San Francisco there are direct flights to 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 33m.

  • 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.

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

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Airports listed have a maximum distance of 25.6 km from Chicago
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