Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco from ₹ 11,588
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 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SFO
14 Jan — 21 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Francisco are usually found in May or April, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Tuesday
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 December 2025.
Wed 24/1214:40ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 56mUnited Airlines
Wed 31/1223:05SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12₹ 28,790
Thu 25/1221:05ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Wed 31/1216:55SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/12₹ 32,230
Thu 25/1219:45ORD - SFO
Nonstop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/105:00SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12₹ 34,132
Mon 22/1213:59ORD - SFO
1 stop6h 22mDelta
Thu 25/1212:11SFO - ORD
1 stop9h 51mDelta
Deal found 13/12₹ 35,490
Wed 24/1218:25ORD - SFO
Nonstop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/123:15SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/12₹ 35,852
Sun 21/1220:58ORD - SFO
1 stop13h 17mAlaska Airlines
Sun 1/208:20SFO - ORD
1 stop13h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/12₹ 36,395
Wed 24/1218:25ORD - SFO
Nonstop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/223:15SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/12₹ 38,296
Sun 21/1222:10ORD - SFO
Nonstop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Wed 31/1223:05SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12₹ 39,111
Wed 24/1214:15ORD - SFO
2 stops10h 15mSouthwest
Wed 31/1205:10SFO - ORD
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 14/12₹ 39,202
Mon 29/1206:00ORD - SFO
1 stop9h 13mFrontier
Fri 9/108:58SFO - ORD
1 stop11h 58mFrontier
Deal found 15/12₹ 40,379
Best flights from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 15 December 2025.
Tue 20/108:00ORD - SFO
1 stop9h 50mAlaska Airlines
Mon 26/112:00SFO - ORD
1 stop9h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/12₹ 22,362
Sun 25/106:15ORD - SFO
1 stop7h 21mDelta
Wed 28/113:20SFO - ORD
1 stop6h 32mDelta
Deal found 14/12₹ 22,453
Sat 28/206:25ORD - SFO
Nonstop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/318:44SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/12₹ 24,173
Tue 13/111:05ORD - SFO
1 stop9h 33mDelta
Thu 15/100:40SFO - ORD
1 stop6h 00mDelta
Deal found 14/12₹ 22,453
Thu 22/109:00ORD - SFO
1 stop7h 02mAlaska Airlines
Mon 26/118:18SFO - ORD
1 stop18h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/12₹ 23,358
Thu 15/114:40ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 24/123:56SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/12₹ 24,173
Fri 30/115:44ORD - SFO
1 stop9h 03mAlaska Airlines
Mon 2/209:00SFO - ORD
1 stop12h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/12₹ 23,358
Tue 6/114:20ORD - SFO
1 stop11h 08mDelta
Fri 9/100:40SFO - ORD
1 stop6h 00mDelta
Deal found 15/12₹ 24,444
Sat 7/217:35ORD - SFO
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Fri 13/212:50SFO - ORD
1 stop6h 51mDelta
Deal found 14/12₹ 24,897
Wed 15/418:50ORD - SFO
1 stop17h 41mAlaska Airlines
Fri 17/418:50SFO - ORD
1 stop16h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/12₹ 27,432
Thu 26/214:20ORD - SFO
2 stops10h 54mDelta
Mon 2/306:00SFO - ORD
1 stop8h 41mDelta
Deal found 14/12₹ 25,893
Mon 19/117:35ORD - SFO
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Wed 28/108:00SFO - ORD
1 stop9h 21mDelta
Deal found 14/12₹ 25,893
Direct flights from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco
Explore direct flight options from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 15 December 2025.
Thu 15/119:40ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 54mAmerican Airlines
Tue 20/106:00SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/12₹ 22,362
Thu 15/114:40ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 17/106:45SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/12₹ 22,453
Tue 10/217:16ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Tue 17/222:50SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12₹ 23,086
Sat 14/218:17ORD - SFO
Nonstop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Mon 16/223:59SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/12₹ 24,082
Thu 19/206:25ORD - SFO
Nonstop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 24/206:45SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12₹ 24,173
Mon 12/119:58ORD - SFO
Nonstop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Fri 16/123:56SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12₹ 25,259
Wed 11/214:40ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 56mUnited Airlines
Mon 16/223:59SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/12₹ 25,802
Tue 10/312:52ORD - SFO
Nonstop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 14/318:44SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/12₹ 25,984
Fri 13/206:25ORD - SFO
Nonstop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 17/206:45SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/12₹ 26,255
Fri 13/306:17ORD - SFO
Nonstop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 17/322:50SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/12₹ 26,798
Mon 5/122:10ORD - SFO
Nonstop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/106:45SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12₹ 26,889
Sat 17/106:47ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Sat 17/123:56SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/12₹ 27,794
Last-minute flights from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco. Data last updated 15 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Tue 6/108:39ORD - SFO
1 stop7h 24mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/119:20SFO - ORD
1 stop7h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/12₹ 23,539
Tue 6/114:20ORD - SFO
1 stop11h 08mDelta
Fri 9/100:40SFO - ORD
1 stop6h 00mDelta
Deal found 15/12₹ 24,444
Wed 7/115:44ORD - SFO
1 stop9h 03mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/114:30SFO - ORD
1 stop7h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/12₹ 22,272
Wed 7/118:45ORD - SFO
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Thu 8/122:54SFO - ORD
1 stop8h 47mDelta
Deal found 13/12₹ 22,453
Sat 10/115:44ORD - SFO
1 stop9h 03mAlaska Airlines
Thu 15/107:00SFO - ORD
1 stop8h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/12₹ 24,082
Wed 14/109:00ORD - SFO
2 stops14h 55mAlaska Airlines
Tue 20/114:52SFO - ORD
1 stop6h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/12₹ 23,086
Fri 16/114:06ORD - SFO
1 stop7h 37mAlaska Airlines
Tue 20/114:52SFO - ORD
1 stop6h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/12₹ 23,267
Sun 18/108:00ORD - SFO
1 stop9h 50mAlaska Airlines
Mon 26/114:30SFO - ORD
1 stop7h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/12₹ 22,362
Tue 20/108:00ORD - SFO
1 stop9h 50mAlaska Airlines
Wed 28/119:55SFO - ORD
2 stops16h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/12₹ 23,177
Thu 22/108:00ORD - SFO
1 stop9h 50mAlaska Airlines
Sun 25/107:00SFO - ORD
1 stop14h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/12₹ 23,358
Fri 23/107:30ORD - SFO
1 stop8h 13mDelta
Fri 23/123:05SFO - ORD
1 stop9h 08mDelta
Deal found 14/12₹ 23,449
Wed 28/112:45ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/206:45SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/12₹ 24,173
One-way flights from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 December 2025.
Tue 3/214:40ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12₹ 11,588
Sun 1/208:00ORD - SFO
1 stop8h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/12₹ 11,679
Fri 16/111:05ORD - SFO
1 stop9h 33mDelta
Deal found 15/12₹ 11,770
Sat 14/215:07ORD - SFO
1 stop9h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/12₹ 11,860
Fri 13/317:29ORD - SFO
1 stop19h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/12₹ 12,222
Wed 14/107:15ORD - SFO
1 stop9h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/12₹ 12,494
Thu 29/111:46ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/12₹ 12,584
Fri 16/118:29ORD - SFO
Nonstop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12₹ 12,675
Tue 6/108:39ORD - SFO
1 stop7h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/12₹ 12,765
Tue 27/107:15ORD - SFO
2 stops10h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 15/12₹ 12,946
Wed 4/313:00ORD - SFO
2 stops10h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 15/12₹ 13,128
Wed 14/109:00ORD - SFO
2 stops14h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/12₹ 13,309
Find flight deals from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 15 December 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco 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 15 December 2025.
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O'Hare Intl
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Depart
Return
Price
ChicagoSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 20/1
08:00-15:50
1 stop9h 50m
San Francisco
Mon 26/1
12:00-23:50
1 stop9h 50m
₹ 22,362
ChicagoSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 25/1
06:15-11:36
1 stop7h 21m
San Francisco
Wed 28/1
13:20-21:52
1 stop6h 32m
₹ 22,453
ChicagoSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 13/1
11:05-18:38
1 stop9h 33m
San Francisco
Thu 15/1
00:40-08:40
1 stop6h 00m
₹ 22,453
ChicagoSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 22/1
09:00-14:02
1 stop7h 02m
San Francisco
Mon 26/1
18:18-14:38
1 stop18h 20m
₹ 23,358
ChicagoSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 30/1
15:44-22:47
1 stop9h 03m
San Francisco
Mon 2/2
09:00-23:50
1 stop12h 50m
₹ 23,358
ChicagoSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 28/2
06:25-09:27
Nonstop5h 02m
San Francisco
Thu 5/3
18:44-00:59
Nonstop4h 15m
₹ 24,173
ChicagoSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 15/1
14:40-17:36
Nonstop4h 56m
San Francisco
Sat 24/1
23:56-06:25
Nonstop4h 29m
₹ 24,173
ChicagoSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 6/1
14:20-23:28
1 stop11h 08m
San Francisco
Fri 9/1
00:40-08:40
1 stop6h 00m
₹ 24,444
ChicagoSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 7/2
17:35-23:25
1 stop7h 50m
San Francisco
Fri 13/2
12:50-21:41
1 stop6h 51m
₹ 24,897
ChicagoSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 26/2
14:20-23:14
2 stops10h 54m
San Francisco
Mon 2/3
06:00-16:41
1 stop8h 41m
₹ 25,893
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Best time to book a flight from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.
Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of ₹ 7,243). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 18,741). 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 ORD to SFO?
Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 December 2025.
Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 22% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the evening.
How often are flights from Chicago to San Francisco delayed?
About 19% of weekly flights between Chicago and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 170 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to San Francisco 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 Chicago to San Francisco flights?
Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated 15 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, American Airlines, andFrontier
from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
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What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Chicago O'Hare Intl?
San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Francisco. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Francisco from Chicago O'Hare Intl; the airport handles an average of 41 inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the San Francisco airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl. It is only a 19.0 km journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San Francisco’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?
Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco in just under 5h 03m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 47m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2963 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco return from ₹ 6,519. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from ₹ 13,905, and American Airlines, from ₹ 15,941. Frontier is priced at 77% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?
Before booking your flight to San Francisco from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: ANA (89%), Air China (84%), China Southern( 77%).
What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?
While on average a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco is generally ₹ 35,033, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is ₹ 18,339. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay ₹ 18,016 for that flight.
Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco.
Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of ₹ 7,243). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 18,741). 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.
Browse through other flights departing from O'Hare Intl. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 15 December 2025.
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Top 3 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco
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