Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chicago from ₹ 7,396
This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 20/9. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
The best prices from San Francisco to Chicago are usually found in February or January, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday
How to find the cheapest flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (CHI)
All the information you need to plan the best SFO to CHI flight in 2023: compare San Francisco to Chicago flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Chicago.
Popular in | June |
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Cheapest in | February |
Round-trip from | ₹ 8,311,626 |
One-way from | ₹ 7,479 |
SFO - CHI Price | ₹ 100,016 - ₹ 180,005 |
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CHI Temperature | -5 - 23 °C |
CHI Rainfall | 43 - 125 mm |
What is the cheapest day to fly return from San Francisco to Chicago?
Departing on a Friday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 10% when planning your travel around this day of the week.
How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago?
Users have found that booking a flight from San Francisco to Chicago at least 27 days early can save you up to 38% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 27 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from San Francisco to Chicago for as little as ₹ 41,635 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as ₹ 55,097 for flights departing within the next 3 days.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Chicago?
Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Chicago. Flights to Chicago from San Francisco in February are about ₹ 36,738 on average during February, but can be found for as low as ₹ 16,454.
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Chicago (SFO - CHI)?
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Chicago as you normally would.
Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Chicago
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Cheap San Francisco to Chicago flights in September & October 2023
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Direct flights to Chicago from San Francisco
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One-way flights to Chicago from San Francisco
The cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Chicago
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Tue 16/1
Nonstop4h 20m
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Nonstop4h 34m
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Wed 29/11
1 stop8h 05m
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Thu 4/1
1 stop10h 23m
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Sat 20/1
1 stop8h 24m
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Wed 24/1
Nonstop4h 50m
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Tue 16/1
2 stops18h 29m
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Nonstop4h 50m
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Sat 9/12
Nonstop4h 18m
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1 stop16h 59m
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Sat 28/10
Nonstop4h 13m
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Mon 30/10
Nonstop4h 47m
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Tue 24/10
1 stop23h 40m
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Fri 27/10
1 stop23h 24m
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Tue 10/10
1 stop5h 55m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 12/10
1 stop6h 40m
Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Air and Southwest. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.
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I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.
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I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.
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Food
Crew
Entertainment
Boarding
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I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.
Comfort
Food
Crew
Entertainment
Boarding
Overall
Reviews
I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.
Comfort
Food
Crew
Entertainment
Boarding
Overall
Reviews
I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.
Related info for your journey
Useful info, stats and facts about San Francisco to Chicago flights.
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 57 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 0 airlines have flights to Chicago from San Francisco on a regular basis.
Can I find flights from San Francisco to Chicago for under ₹ 17,700 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Chicago for under ₹ 17,700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just ₹ 17,701, but on average you can expect to pay ₹ 19,529.
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Chicago for under ₹ 17,700 on Cheapflights?
Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Chicago under ₹ 17,700. A good price for a direct flight from San Francisco to Chicago is less than ₹ 26,427.
Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Chicago for under ₹ 13,400?
There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Chicago within the next 7 days for less than ₹ 13,400.
What days are direct flights available from San Francisco to Chicago?
Days when direct flights are available for this flight are: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
How many flights depart from San Francisco to Chicago on average per day?
63 flight departures from San Francisco to Chicago per day on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 13% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 40% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 38% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 10% of flight departures
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Chicago?
For as low as ₹ 17,701, American Airlines can have you in Chicago from San Francisco in 4h 10m. San Francisco and Chicago are separated by a distance of 2979 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Chicago round-trip?
Currently priced at ₹ 17,701, American Airlines will fly you from San Francisco to Chicago and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 18,781 and ₹ 20,111, respectively. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Chicago for 51% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Chicago one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at ₹ 8,227. Delta flights start at ₹ 8,975 while deals on Sun Country Air start at ₹ 12,299 one-way.
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: Iberia (93%), Brussels Airlines (93%), Austrian Airlines (93%).
What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Chicago?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for ₹ 12,053. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for ₹ 13,380 on average our data indicates ₹ 34,600 when flying from San Francisco to Chicago.
What does SFO to ORD mean?
San Francisco Airport is SFO and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is ORD. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.
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Hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Chicago
See what time of day planes typically take off from San Francisco to Chicago
| 20%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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| 39%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 33%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 8%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Chicago
See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from San Francisco to Chicago
| Monday | 63daily flights |
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| Tuesday | 58daily flights |
| Wednesday | 55daily flights |
| Thursday | 58daily flights |
| Friday | 62daily flights |
| Saturday | 48daily flights |
| Sunday | 58daily flights |