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Alaska Airlines Logo
11:40 - 00:24SFO-ORD
10h 44m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
14:54 - 22:01ORD-SFO
9h 07m1 stop
₹ 18,538Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 12 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov
Southwest Logo
05:45 - 14:00SFO-ORD
6h 15m1 stop
Southwest Logo
07:00 - 14:10ORD-SFO
9h 10m2 stops
₹ 18,715Southwest
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Tue, 7 Oct - Wed, 8 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:20 - 00:06SFO-ORD
13h 46m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:00 - 15:43ORD-SFO
9h 43m1 stop
₹ 18,803Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 25 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
United Airlines Logo
18:42 - 00:59SFO-ORD
4h 17mdirect
United Airlines Logo
06:15 - 09:04ORD-SFO
4h 49mdirect
₹ 19,068United Airlines
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Fri, 7 Nov - Tue, 11 Nov
Southwest Logo
05:10 - 22:35SFO-ORD
15h 25m2 stops
Southwest Logo
13:00 - 21:15ORD-SFO
10h 15m1 stop
₹ 19,156Southwest
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Thu, 25 Dec - Wed, 31 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:26 - 23:59SFO-ORD
11h 33m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:00 - 15:43ORD-SFO
9h 43m1 stop
₹ 19,244Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 21 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
United Airlines Logo
05:15 - 11:46SFO-ORD
4h 31mdirect
United Airlines Logo
06:15 - 08:53ORD-SFO
4h 38mdirect
₹ 19,686United Airlines
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Wed, 15 Oct - Sun, 19 Oct
Delta Logo
06:00 - 23:58SFO-ORD
15h 58m1 stop
Delta Logo
14:12 - 22:25ORD-SFO
10h 13m1 stop
₹ 19,862Delta
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Tue, 11 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov
Delta Logo
06:00 - 17:18SFO-ORD
9h 18m1 stop
Delta Logo
14:12 - 22:25ORD-SFO
10h 13m1 stop
₹ 20,657Delta
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Tue, 11 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
20:43 - 06:22SFO-ORD
7h 39m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
15:25 - 22:41ORD-SFO
9h 16m1 stop
₹ 21,893Hawaiian Airlines
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Fri, 14 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov

Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Chicago

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Francisco to Chicago flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
12 Nov
SFO08:00San Francisco
14h 24m
1 stop
ORD00:24Chicago O'Hare Intl
13 Nov
ORD14:54Chicago O'Hare Intl
9h 07m
1 stop
SFO22:01San Francisco
₹ 18,538
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Alaska Airlines
25 Oct
SFO08:20San Francisco
13h 46m
1 stop
ORD00:06Chicago O'Hare Intl
12 Nov
ORD10:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
14h 41m
1 stop
SFO22:41San Francisco
₹ 18,803
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Alaska Airlines
21 Oct
SFO10:26San Francisco
11h 33m
1 stop
ORD23:59Chicago O'Hare Intl
28 Oct
ORD08:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
9h 43m
1 stop
SFO15:43San Francisco
₹ 19,244
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Southwest flights from San Francisco to Chicago

Our best Southwest deals on San Francisco to Chicago flight tickets
Southwest
7 Oct
SFO05:45San Francisco
6h 15m
1 stop
ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
8 Oct
ORD07:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
9h 10m
2 stops
SFO14:10San Francisco
₹ 18,715
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Southwest
25 Dec
SFO05:10San Francisco
15h 25m
2 stops
ORD22:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
31 Dec
ORD13:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
10h 15m
1 stop
SFO21:15San Francisco
₹ 19,156
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Southwest
6 Oct
SFO05:00San Francisco
9h 45m
1 stop
ORD16:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
8 Oct
ORD15:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 00m
1 stop
SFO21:10San Francisco
₹ 19,950
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Depart

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San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 12/11

11:40-00:24

1 stop10h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 14/11

14:54-22:01

1 stop9h 07m

₹ 18,538

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 7/10

05:45-14:00

1 stop6h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/10

07:00-14:10

2 stops9h 10m

₹ 18,715

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 25/10

08:20-00:06

1 stop13h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 29/10

08:00-15:43

1 stop9h 43m

₹ 18,803

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Fri 7/11

18:42-00:59

Nonstop4h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

06:15-09:04

Nonstop4h 49m

₹ 19,068

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 25/12

05:10-22:35

2 stops15h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

13:00-21:15

1 stop10h 15m

₹ 19,156

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 21/10

10:26-23:59

1 stop11h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/10

08:00-15:43

1 stop9h 43m

₹ 19,244

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 15/10

05:15-11:46

Nonstop4h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 19/10

06:15-08:53

Nonstop4h 38m

₹ 19,686

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

06:00-23:58

1 stop15h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 19/11

14:12-22:25

1 stop10h 13m

₹ 19,862

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

06:00-17:18

1 stop9h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 20/11

14:12-22:25

1 stop10h 13m

₹ 20,657

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Fri 14/11

20:43-06:22

1 stop7h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 18/11

15:25-22:41

1 stop9h 16m

₹ 21,893

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Chicago?

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 ₹ 25,247. The month of January is another great option to travel to Chicago, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around ₹ 27,101.

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 ₹ 15,744. 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 ₹ 76,893.

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 ₹ 30,823. 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 ₹ 63,251. 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 ₹ 32,199 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 ₹ 25,688 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 22% 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 September 2025, prices for San Francisco to Chicago flights are approximately 48% 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

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Francisco to Chicago

Best price found

₹ 14,958

Fastest flight time

4h 06m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Chicago

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Chicago from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is ₹ 14,958. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 35,396.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Chicago takes 4h 06m
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 13m.

  • 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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