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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chicago from ₹ 11,425

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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CHI
15 Jan — 22 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Chicago are usually found in February or September, booked 71 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 16 December 2025.

Wed 31/1205:30SFO - ORD
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Tue 6/116:25ORD - SFO
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 13/12₹ 24,301
Thu 25/1215:15SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 17mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/106:47ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12₹ 29,651
Thu 25/1216:55SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 19mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/117:16ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12₹ 30,739
Thu 25/1213:19SFO - ORD
1 stop6h 17mDelta
Wed 7/118:45ORD - SFO
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Deal found 14/12₹ 33,369
Wed 31/1223:35SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 23mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/118:25ORD - SFO
Nonstop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12₹ 33,459
Thu 25/1215:15SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 17mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/106:15ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12₹ 33,550
Thu 25/1216:55SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 19mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/106:15ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12₹ 34,729
Mon 22/1213:19SFO - ORD
1 stop6h 17mDelta
Tue 13/107:20ORD - SFO
1 stop7h 03mDelta
Deal found 15/12₹ 35,545

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 16 December 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 24,029

One-way from

₹ 11,425

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 41,530

Good round-trip deal

₹ 167,105 or less
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  • 6/1-8/1
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  • 9h 22m total
  • San Francisco to Chicago
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  • 3/3
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 21m total
  • San Francisco to Chicago
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 81,927 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 16 December 2025.
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Price

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

11:34-23:56

1 stop10h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/3

14:05-19:19

1 stop7h 14m

₹ 24,120

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 21/2

06:00-16:41

1 stop8h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/2

14:03-22:41

2 stops10h 38m

₹ 24,936

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 20/1

22:54-09:41

1 stop8h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 23/1

14:20-23:56

2 stops11h 36m

₹ 24,936

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

11:57-20:24

1 stop6h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/3

07:20-16:10

2 stops10h 50m

₹ 25,027

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

10:29-21:34

2 stops9h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/3

14:25-20:23

1 stop7h 58m

₹ 25,027

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

14:55-23:54

1 stop6h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/3

17:39-23:01

1 stop7h 22m

₹ 25,027

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

07:00-23:37

1 stop14h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/2

15:44-23:47

1 stop10h 03m

₹ 26,205

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

14:55-23:54

1 stop6h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 19/3

07:10-14:42

1 stop9h 32m

₹ 26,749

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

11:35-20:24

1 stop6h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 18/4

12:15-18:08

1 stop7h 53m

₹ 26,749

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 19/3

22:50-08:57

1 stop8h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/3

09:43-17:07

1 stop9h 24m

₹ 26,749

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago

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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 12 December 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Chicago, you should look to book at least 71 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago (average of ₹ 9,702). Flying from San Francisco to Chicago in November is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 19,042). 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 16 December 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 61% 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 16 December 2025.

The most flights from SFO to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (63 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

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 182 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, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% 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 16 December 2025.
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
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews
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Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

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
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.5

Overall

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

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 42 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 ₹ 25,027, Alaska Airlines can have you in Chicago from San Francisco in 6h 27m. San Francisco and Chicago 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?

    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: Fiji Airways (100%), Royal Jordanian (92%), China Southern (91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Chicago?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for ₹ 14,294. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for ₹ 18,044 on average, our data indicates ₹ 167,683 when flying from San Francisco to Chicago.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Chicago?

    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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago (average of ₹ 9,702). Flying from San Francisco to Chicago in November is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 19,042). 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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