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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chicago from ₹ 10,994

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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CHI
17 Apr — 24 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Chicago are usually found in September or April, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

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

Sat 2/514:00
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 39m
United Airlines
Tue 5/521:51
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/3₹ 23,189
Tue 7/418:29
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 30m
United Airlines
Wed 8/406:25
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/3₹ 23,466
Mon 13/422:50
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 37m
United Airlines
Sat 18/414:15
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/3₹ 23,558
Tue 7/414:55
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop7h 45m
Delta
Tue 14/419:10
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 49m
Delta
Deal found 17/3₹ 23,743
Tue 7/422:40
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop12h 10m
Southwest
Wed 8/414:40
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 17/3₹ 24,205
Tue 5/507:15
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop9h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/520:48
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop14h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 15/3₹ 24,390
Wed 15/410:05
SFO
-
ORD
2 stops10h 50m
Southwest
Wed 29/410:30
ORD
-
SFO
2 stops10h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 17/3₹ 24,667
Tue 7/418:29
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 30m
United Airlines
Thu 9/422:45
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/3₹ 24,759
Sat 25/405:40
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Tue 28/407:45
ORD
-
SFO
2 stops10h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 13/3₹ 24,944
Tue 7/414:55
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop7h 45m
Delta
Thu 9/419:10
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 49m
Delta
Deal found 17/3₹ 25,036
Wed 15/410:05
SFO
-
ORD
2 stops10h 50m
Southwest
Sat 18/407:00
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 17/3₹ 25,129

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (CHI). 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 March 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 23,189

One-way from

₹ 10,994

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 39,448

Good round-trip deal

₹ 34,035 or less
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  • 9/5-13/5
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 27m total
  • San Francisco to Chicago
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  • United Airlines
  • 8/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 30m total
  • San Francisco to Chicago
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 57,950 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 18 March 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Mon 11/5

13:25-23:55

2 stops8h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 14/5

19:20-00:10

1 stop6h 50m

₹ 26,792

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 25/4

11:45-22:20

2 stops8h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 27/4

19:20-00:10

1 stop6h 50m

₹ 26,792

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Fri 10/4

11:10-23:55

1 stop10h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 14/4

07:45-18:30

2 stops12h 45m

₹ 30,580

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 10/6

10:30-22:55

2 stops10h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 13/6

16:50-23:30

2 stops8h 40m

₹ 35,476

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Fri 5/6

06:15-16:51

1 stop8h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/6

18:00-23:46

1 stop7h 46m

₹ 35,938

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sun 21/6

05:10-13:35

1 stop6h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/8

11:00-21:55

2 stops12h 55m

₹ 41,019

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 17/6

00:50-07:16

Nonstop4h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 22/6

22:45-01:42

Nonstop4h 57m

₹ 42,867

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 1/4

00:10-08:40

1 stop6h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/4

19:10-23:59

1 stop6h 49m

₹ 43,883

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sun 12/4

22:55-12:50

1 stop11h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 19/4

06:15-14:50

2 stops10h 35m

₹ 45,084
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 4/6

05:05-11:31

Nonstop4h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/6

06:10-08:47

Nonstop4h 37m

₹ 45,823

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Chicago, you should look to book at least 52 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago (average of ₹ 10,624). Flying from San Francisco to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 21,526). 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 CHI?

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

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 62% on flights from San Francisco to Chicago by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 18 March 2026.

The most flights from SFO to CHI are scheduled on a Wednesday (80 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (50 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Chicago?

How often are flights from San Francisco to Chicago delayed?

About 10% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 187 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Chicago flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Chicago flights?

Over the past year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated 18 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines from San Francisco to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,468 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BNA - ORD

My flight was 8 hours delayed, so I missed my connecting flight to Dublin. I understand it’s not the staff’s fault but the lack of sympathy and apology was appalling. I had been sat in the airport since 4am until 3pm and they did not seem understanding. Not good. Need better customer service.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,468 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,468 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BNA - ORD

My flight was 8 hours delayed, so I missed my connecting flight to Dublin. I understand it’s not the staff’s fault but the lack of sympathy and apology was appalling. I had been sat in the airport since 4am until 3pm and they did not seem understanding. Not good. Need better customer service.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Chicago?

    For a flight from San Francisco to Chicago, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 19.0 km from the centre of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 62 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 0 airlines have flights to Chicago from San Francisco on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Chicago?

    For as low as ₹ 26,792, Southwest can have you in Chicago from San Francisco in 8h 30m. San Francisco and Chicago are separated by a distance of 2963 km.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Chicago?

    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 on time: Asiana Airlines (95%), Iberia (88%), Brussels Airlines (83%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

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

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Chicago 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?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago (average of ₹ 10,624). Flying from San Francisco to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 21,526). 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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