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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from ₹ 9,885

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ORD
20 Mar — 27 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in April or September, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 February 2026.

Thu 9/405:50
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop8h 53m
Delta
Wed 22/417:04
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop7h 22m
Delta
Deal found 18/2₹ 21,494
Mon 11/521:10
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop7h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 19/514:10
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop7h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 18/2₹ 21,766
Fri 1/521:33
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop7h 14m
Frontier
Sun 3/505:01
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop13h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 16/2₹ 21,857
Mon 23/318:44
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 15m
United Airlines
Thu 26/306:17
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/2₹ 22,129
Tue 17/316:21
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop12h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 24/306:00
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop10h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 16/2₹ 22,219
Mon 16/322:45
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 22m
United Airlines
Fri 20/306:17
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/2₹ 22,491
Tue 5/509:20
SFO
-
ORD
2 stops12h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 14/514:10
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop10h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 15/2₹ 22,673
Tue 10/313:45
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop8h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 14/315:54
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop9h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 16/2₹ 22,854
Sat 14/318:44
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 15m
United Airlines
Sat 21/319:50
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/2₹ 23,126
Thu 28/506:16
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop10h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 4/614:10
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop7h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 15/2₹ 23,308
Sat 21/318:44
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 23/321:15
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/2₹ 23,580
Sat 2/506:30
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 27m
United Airlines
Wed 6/508:40
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/2₹ 23,670

Find flight deals from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 February 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 21,494

One-way from

₹ 9,885

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

₹ 37,093

Good one-way deal

₹ 14,185 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 9/4-2/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 27m total
  • San Francisco to Chicago
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  • United Airlines
  • 24/3
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 22m total
  • San Francisco to Chicago
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Return

Price

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

05:50-16:43

1 stop8h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/4

19:00-00:02

1 stop7h 02m

₹ 21,494

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Fri 20/3

18:44-00:59

Nonstop4h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/3

21:15-00:16

Nonstop5h 01m

₹ 22,491

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 21/3

18:44-00:59

Nonstop4h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/3

21:15-00:16

Nonstop5h 01m

₹ 23,580

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

06:30-12:57

Nonstop4h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/5

08:40-11:24

Nonstop4h 44m

₹ 23,670

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 6/5

00:45-07:07

Nonstop4h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/5

21:31-00:30

Nonstop4h 59m

₹ 24,033

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 5/8

13:00-23:45

1 stop8h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 15/8

18:59-23:52

1 stop6h 53m

₹ 25,756

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 11/8

06:00-16:36

1 stop8h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 15/8

07:10-14:29

1 stop9h 19m

₹ 25,756

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Mon 10/8

23:45-12:08

1 stop10h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 15/8

15:35-22:39

1 stop9h 04m

₹ 25,756

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 8/8

13:00-23:45

1 stop8h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 14/8

17:20-23:45

1 stop8h 25m

₹ 25,756

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 6/8

07:00-17:30

1 stop8h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 15/8

18:59-23:52

1 stop6h 53m

₹ 25,756

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on 13 February 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 67 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of ₹ 11,155). Flying from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 23,308). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 February 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 81% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    If you book a flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl from San Francisco, you will be flying from San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 19.0 km from the centre of San Francisco. There are 56 flights from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Airlines like Delta, Frontier, and United Airlines fly from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in about 4h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 38m. San Francisco and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 2963 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on time: Iberia (95%), Qatar Airways (95%), Gulf Air (94%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport? While on average our users pay ₹ 20,696, our data indicates the cheapest price to be ₹ 8,580. The most popular route (San Francisco - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around ₹ 21,494.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of ₹ 11,155). Flying from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 23,308). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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