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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chicago from ₹ 15,597

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 21/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — CHI
22 Jul — 29 Jul1
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 22 June 2026.

Mon 28/908:25
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop8h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 29/907:20
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop7h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 21/6₹ 29,777
Fri 9/1010:35
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop11h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 13/1019:16
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop16h 23m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 21/6₹ 30,344
Fri 11/908:25
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop8h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 17/907:20
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop7h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 21/6₹ 30,628
Thu 30/715:43
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop11h 54m
Frontier
Mon 3/807:15
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop14h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 21/6₹ 31,006
Tue 14/700:50
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 26m
United Airlines
Sat 15/815:35
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/6₹ 31,100
Mon 13/716:21
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 38m
United Airlines
Wed 15/706:10
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/6₹ 31,384
Wed 5/817:07
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 23m
American Airlines
Mon 10/821:05
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 21/6₹ 31,478
Sun 19/720:23
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop7h 54m
Frontier
Sun 26/721:57
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop24h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 19/6₹ 31,573
Sun 12/700:50
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 26m
United Airlines
Sat 18/706:10
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/6₹ 31,667
Tue 28/700:29
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop13h 39m
Frontier
Mon 3/807:05
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop14h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 20/6₹ 32,045
Fri 31/723:30
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 27m
United Airlines
Sat 8/807:30
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/6₹ 32,235

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 22 June 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 29,777

One-way from

₹ 15,597

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 43,200

Good round-trip deal

₹ 33,957 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 12,705 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 28/9-29/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 36m total
  • San Francisco to Chicago
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 21/7
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 38m total
  • San Francisco to Chicago
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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 22 June 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 16/9

06:00-12:29

Nonstop4h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/9

22:00-00:50

Nonstop4h 50m

₹ 31,384

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 25/8

13:30-21:30

1 stop6h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 27/8

19:44-23:57

1 stop6h 13m

₹ 33,558
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 7/10

15:00-21:20

Nonstop4h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/10

06:07-08:45

Nonstop4h 38m

₹ 34,787

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Fri 2/10

18:38-00:59

Nonstop4h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/10

21:40-00:30

Nonstop4h 50m

₹ 35,921

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sun 18/10

20:43-06:20

1 stop7h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 25/10

19:49-09:37

1 stop15h 48m

₹ 36,394

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sun 12/7

22:55-07:59

1 stop7h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 16/7

18:35-23:19

1 stop6h 44m

₹ 36,961

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 18/7

14:29-21:03

Nonstop4h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/7

21:35-00:32

Nonstop4h 57m

₹ 39,041

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 22/8

00:35-06:56

Nonstop4h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 30/8

06:00-08:38

Nonstop4h 38m

₹ 39,230

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Fri 18/9

16:30-23:00

Nonstop4h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 20/9

05:00-07:41

Nonstop4h 41m

₹ 39,230

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

18:34-00:59

Nonstop4h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/8

21:35-00:32

Nonstop4h 57m

₹ 41,120

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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 ₹ 27,886). Flying from San Francisco to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 104,266). 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 22 June 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 22 June 2026.

The most flights from SFO to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (90 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (41 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 184 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 73 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 ₹ 31,384, United Airlines can have you in Chicago from San Francisco in 4h 29m. 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: ITA Airways (98%), Brussels Airlines (84%), Austrian Airlines (83%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for ₹ 12,006. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for ₹ 23,160 on average, our data indicates ₹ 106,466 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 ₹ 27,886). Flying from San Francisco to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 104,266). 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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