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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chicago from ₹ 15,238

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 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CHI
18 Aug — 25 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Chicago are usually found in September or February, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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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 19 July 2026.

Thu 17/916:51
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop10h 51m
Frontier
Sun 20/906:30
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop13h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 16/7₹ 28,836
Thu 13/805:00
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 13/822:00
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/7₹ 28,933
Thu 20/808:25
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop8h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 2/914:22
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop8h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 18/7₹ 29,126
Thu 13/805:00
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 25m
United Airlines
Mon 17/822:00
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/7₹ 29,318
Thu 6/822:38
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 23m
United Airlines
Tue 11/821:40
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/7₹ 29,511
Thu 6/806:00
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop15h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 11/806:20
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop7h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 15/7₹ 29,897
Fri 21/815:10
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 20m
United Airlines
Mon 31/816:20
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 17/7₹ 29,994
Thu 13/805:00
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 25m
United Airlines
Thu 20/807:40
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 16/7₹ 30,283
Wed 5/800:50
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 26m
United Airlines
Wed 12/806:00
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/7₹ 30,379
Tue 24/1106:05
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop9h 09m
Delta
Wed 2/1213:55
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 41m
Delta
Deal found 16/7₹ 30,476
Mon 10/818:34
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 25m
United Airlines
Fri 14/808:40
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/7₹ 30,572
Fri 11/918:38
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 21m
United Airlines
Sun 13/907:40
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/7₹ 30,669

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 19 July 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 28,836

One-way from

₹ 15,238

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 42,917

Good round-trip deal

₹ 34,644 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 24,343 or less
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 17/9-20/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 41m total
  • San Francisco to Chicago
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 15/8
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 30m total
  • San Francisco to Chicago
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 47,295 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 19 July 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 13/8

14:05-20:40

Nonstop4h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 17/8

06:00-08:38

Nonstop4h 38m

₹ 32,115

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Mon 24/8

18:38-00:59

Nonstop4h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 26/8

12:51-15:35

Nonstop4h 44m

₹ 32,501

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 5/8

00:50-07:16

Nonstop4h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/8

06:00-08:38

Nonstop4h 38m

₹ 32,597
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Fri 21/8

18:38-00:59

Nonstop4h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 25/8

06:00-08:38

Nonstop4h 38m

₹ 37,805

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Fri 14/8

18:38-00:59

Nonstop4h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 19/8

21:28-00:16

Nonstop4h 48m

₹ 37,805

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 13/8

18:38-00:59

Nonstop4h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 16/8

06:00-08:38

Nonstop4h 38m

₹ 38,770

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 15/9

13:27-00:30

1 stop9h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 17/9

13:29-16:18

Nonstop4h 49m

₹ 39,831

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 22/8

05:00-11:25

Nonstop4h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 30/8

06:00-08:38

Nonstop4h 38m

₹ 40,024

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Fri 7/8

14:36-23:48

1 stop7h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 16/8

07:29-13:31

1 stop8h 02m

₹ 41,856

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sun 22/11

08:55-17:21

1 stop6h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/11

07:00-16:02

1 stop11h 02m

₹ 43,495

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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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago (average of ₹ 31,922). Flying from San Francisco to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 46,678). 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 19 July 2026.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 60% on flights from San Francisco to Chicago by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 19 July 2026.

The most flights from SFO to CHI are scheduled on a Saturday (86 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (61 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 11% 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, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Chicago, you should look to book at least 66 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 17.7 km from the centre of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 72 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 ₹ 32,115, United Airlines can have you in Chicago from San Francisco in 4h 35m. San Francisco and Chicago are separated by a distance of 2963 km. All flights are typically direct.

  • 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: ITA Airways (93%), Austrian Airlines (81%), Brussels Airlines (80%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for ₹ 11,448. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for ₹ 32,597 on average, our data indicates ₹ 109,059 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago (average of ₹ 31,922). Flying from San Francisco to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 46,678). 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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