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Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 14:09SFO-ORD
29h 09m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
06:00 - 15:46ORD-SFO
11h 46m1 stop
₹ 25,338Alaska Airlines
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Fri, 12 Dec - Fri, 19 Dec
Delta Logo
08:55 - 23:53SFO-ORD
12h 58m2 stops
Delta Logo
07:30 - 13:38ORD-SFO
8h 08m1 stop
₹ 25,515Delta
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Wed, 7 Jan - Mon, 12 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:42 - 23:56SFO-ORD
13h 14m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:50 - 10:31ORD-SFO
17h 41m1 stop
₹ 25,604Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 16 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 23:50SFO-ORD
14h 50m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
20:58 - 08:15ORD-SFO
13h 17m1 stop
₹ 25,692Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 16 Dec - Sun, 21 Dec
Delta Logo
00:47 - 11:47SFO-ORD
9h 00m1 stop
Delta Logo
07:30 - 13:43ORD-SFO
8h 13m1 stop
₹ 25,781Delta
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Fri, 16 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:20 - 23:50SFO-ORD
11h 30m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:00 - 23:59ORD-SFO
17h 59m1 stop
₹ 25,870Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 6 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec
Southwest Logo
05:15 - 13:30SFO-ORD
6h 15m1 stop
Southwest Logo
13:00 - 20:10ORD-SFO
9h 10m2 stops
₹ 26,047Southwest
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Sat, 6 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
Delta Logo
00:30 - 08:40SFO-ORD
6h 10m1 stop
Delta Logo
07:20 - 15:57ORD-SFO
10h 37m2 stops
₹ 26,224Delta
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Mon, 8 Dec - Thu, 11 Dec
United Airlines Logo
13:30 - 19:44SFO-ORD
4h 14mdirect
United Airlines Logo
09:00 - 11:49ORD-SFO
4h 49mdirect
₹ 26,313United Airlines
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Fri, 5 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
Delta Logo
06:05 - 17:46SFO-ORD
9h 41m2 stops
Delta Logo
14:20 - 22:54ORD-SFO
10h 34m1 stop
₹ 26,401Delta
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Mon, 5 Jan - Thu, 15 Jan

Delta flights from San Francisco to Chicago

Our best Delta deals on San Francisco to Chicago flight tickets
Delta
7 Jan
SFO08:55San Francisco
12h 58m
2 stops
ORD23:53Chicago O'Hare Intl
12 Jan
ORD07:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 08m
1 stop
SFO13:38San Francisco
₹ 25,515
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Delta
16 Jan
SFO00:47San Francisco
9h 00m
1 stop
ORD11:47Chicago O'Hare Intl
19 Jan
ORD07:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 13m
1 stop
SFO13:43San Francisco
₹ 25,781
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Delta
8 Dec
SFO00:30San Francisco
6h 10m
1 stop
ORD08:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
12 Dec
ORD07:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
10h 07m
1 stop
SFO15:57San Francisco
₹ 26,224
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Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Chicago

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Alaska Airlines
12 Dec
SFO07:00San Francisco
29h 09m
1 stop
ORD14:09Chicago O'Hare Intl
19 Dec
ORD06:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
11h 46m
1 stop
SFO15:46San Francisco
₹ 25,338
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Alaska Airlines
16 Mar
SFO08:42San Francisco
13h 14m
1 stop
ORD23:56Chicago O'Hare Intl
24 Mar
ORD15:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 50m
1 stop
SFO22:10San Francisco
₹ 25,604
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Alaska Airlines
16 Dec
SFO07:00San Francisco
14h 50m
1 stop
ORD23:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
21 Dec
ORD20:58Chicago O'Hare Intl
13h 17m
1 stop
SFO08:15San Francisco
₹ 25,692
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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Fri 12/12

07:00-14:09

1 stop29h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 19/12

06:00-15:46

1 stop11h 46m

₹ 25,338

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 7/1

08:55-23:53

2 stops12h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/1

07:30-13:38

1 stop8h 08m

₹ 25,515

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

08:42-23:56

1 stop13h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/3

18:50-10:31

1 stop17h 41m

₹ 25,604

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 16/12

07:00-23:50

1 stop14h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 21/12

20:58-08:15

1 stop13h 17m

₹ 25,692

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Fri 16/1

00:47-11:47

1 stop9h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 19/1

07:30-13:43

1 stop8h 13m

₹ 25,781

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 6/12

10:20-23:50

1 stop11h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/12

08:00-23:59

1 stop17h 59m

₹ 25,870

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 6/12

05:15-13:30

1 stop6h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/12

13:00-20:10

2 stops9h 10m

₹ 26,047

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Mon 8/12

00:30-08:40

1 stop6h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/12

07:20-15:57

2 stops10h 37m

₹ 26,224

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Fri 5/12

13:30-19:44

Nonstop4h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/12

09:00-11:49

Nonstop4h 49m

₹ 26,313

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Mon 5/1

06:05-17:46

2 stops9h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 15/1

14:20-22:54

1 stop10h 34m

₹ 26,401

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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 ₹ 24,984. The month of September is another great option to travel to Chicago, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around ₹ 25,781.

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 ₹ 24,627. 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 ₹ 77,170.

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 ₹ 30,935. 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 ₹ 63,479. 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 ₹ 32,950 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 ₹ 25,958 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 14m.

  • 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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