Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chicago from $194

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06:00 - 16:31SFO  San Francisco-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 31m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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19:58 - 08:52ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-SFO San Francisco
14h 54m1 stop San Diego
$432Alaska Airlines
Tue, 15 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec
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19:01 - 13:09SFO  San Francisco-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
16h 08m1 stop Portland
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14:54 - 23:59ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-SFO San Francisco
11h 05m2 stops San Diego Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$436Alaska Airlines
Tue, 16 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb
Delta Logo
14:19 - 23:57SFO  San Francisco-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 38m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Delta Logo
06:20 - 11:07ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-SFO San Francisco
6h 47m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$442Delta
Thu, 3 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec
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08:20 - 19:00SFO  San Francisco-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 40m1 stop San Diego
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14:13 - 21:20ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-SFO San Francisco
9h 07m1 stop San Diego
$445Alaska Airlines
Tue, 8 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec
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19:29 - 13:18SFO  San Francisco-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
15h 49m1 stop San Diego
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06:00 - 16:34ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-SFO San Francisco
12h 34m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Los Angeles
$448Alaska Airlines
Sat, 21 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
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10:57 - 20:03SFO  San Francisco-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 06m1 stop San Diego
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09:00 - 19:13ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-SFO San Francisco
12h 13m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Los Angeles
$449Alaska Airlines
Mon, 23 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
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07:21 - 22:08SFO  San Francisco-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
12h 47m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl San Diego
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14:13 - 19:59ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-SFO San Francisco
7h 46m1 stop San Diego
$450Alaska Airlines
Fri, 29 Jan - Mon, 1 Feb
Delta Logo
14:47 - 23:55SFO  San Francisco-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 08m1 stop Los Angeles
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07:45 - 15:40ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-SFO San Francisco
9h 55m1 stop Los Angeles
$452Delta
Mon, 23 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Delta Logo
06:00 - 18:26SFO  San Francisco-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
10h 26m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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17:33 - 00:10ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-SFO San Francisco
8h 37m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$453Delta
Fri, 4 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec
United Airlines Logo
18:53 - 01:16SFO  San Francisco-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 23mdirect
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14:33 - 17:33ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-SFO San Francisco
5h 00mdirect
$455United Airlines
Sat, 19 Dec - Thu, 7 Jan

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Delta flights from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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Delta
3 Dec
SFO14:19San Francisco
7h 38m
1 stop
ORD23:57Chicago O'Hare Intl
6 Dec
ORD06:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 47m
1 stop
SFO11:07San Francisco
$442
Delta
23 Nov
SFO14:47San Francisco
7h 08m
1 stop
ORD23:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
2 Dec
ORD07:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
9h 55m
1 stop
SFO15:40San Francisco
$452
Delta
4 Dec
SFO06:00San Francisco
10h 26m
2 stops
ORD18:26Chicago O'Hare Intl
7 Dec
ORD17:33Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 37m
1 stop
SFO00:10San Francisco
$453

United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets
United Airlines
19 Dec
SFO18:53San Francisco
4h 23m
ORD01:16Chicago O'Hare Intl
7 Jan
ORD14:33Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 00m
SFO17:33San Francisco
$455
United Airlines
25 Nov
SFO15:20San Francisco
4h 25m
ORD21:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
27 Nov
ORD07:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 53m
SFO10:28San Francisco
$460
United Airlines
21 Nov
SFO17:10San Francisco
4h 17m
ORD23:27Chicago O'Hare Intl
26 Nov
ORD07:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 53m
SFO10:28San Francisco
$469

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SFO San Francisco - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 15/12

06:00-16:31

1 stop8h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/12

19:58-08:52

1 stop14h 54m

$432

San FranciscoChicago

SFO San Francisco - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 16/2

19:01-13:09

1 stop16h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 20/2

14:54-23:59

2 stops11h 05m

$436

San FranciscoChicago

SFO San Francisco - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 3/12

14:19-23:57

1 stop7h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/12

06:20-11:07

1 stop6h 47m

$442

San FranciscoChicago

SFO San Francisco - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

08:20-19:00

1 stop8h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/12

14:13-21:20

1 stop9h 07m

$445

San FranciscoChicago

SFO San Francisco - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 21/11

19:29-13:18

1 stop15h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/11

06:00-16:34

2 stops12h 34m

$448

San FranciscoChicago

SFO San Francisco - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

SFOORD

San Francisco

Mon 23/11

10:57-20:03

1 stop7h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/12

09:00-19:13

2 stops12h 13m

$449

San FranciscoChicago

SFO San Francisco - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

SFOORD

San Francisco

Fri 29/1

07:21-22:08

2 stops12h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/2

14:13-19:59

1 stop7h 46m

$450

San FranciscoChicago

SFO San Francisco - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

SFOORD

San Francisco

Mon 23/11

14:47-23:55

1 stop7h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/12

07:45-15:40

1 stop9h 55m

$452

San FranciscoChicago

SFO San Francisco - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

SFOORD

San Francisco

Fri 4/12

06:00-18:26

2 stops10h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/12

17:33-00:10

1 stop8h 37m

$453
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoChicago

SFO San Francisco - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 19/12

18:53-01:16

Nonstop4h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/1

14:33-17:33

Nonstop5h 00m

$455

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $549 to $902.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $432.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from San Francisco, with most prices found around $529. If you are unable to visit Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport during the month of January, then departing from San Francisco during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $562.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Our data shows that the cheapest San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the morning for as low as $686. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is in the evening when prices are around $855.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for around $624 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from San Francisco for as low as $517 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 59% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight.

How have San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2026, prices for San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights are approximately 30% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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Best price found

$194

Fastest flight time

4h 20m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $194. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $432.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 4h 20m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport every day.

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • How far is San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl by plane?

    The distance between San Francisco and Chicago O'Hare Intl is about 2957.9 km. Typically, this will take 4h 20m by plane in normal conditions.

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

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are updated daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

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