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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco from ₹ 11,637

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 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SFO
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult
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 Wednesday

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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 28 January 2026.

Tue 5/515:52
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop9h 09m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 12/510:10
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop6h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 28/1₹ 22,266
Wed 18/306:17
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 05m
United Airlines
Wed 25/323:59
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 25/1₹ 22,450
Wed 4/306:25
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 02m
United Airlines
Sun 8/323:59
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1₹ 22,908
Wed 1/416:13
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop8h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 6/420:59
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop7h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 28/1₹ 23,091
Wed 18/216:20
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 59m
United Airlines
Sat 21/213:35
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/1₹ 23,183
Sat 18/407:40
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 58m
United Airlines
Tue 28/406:33
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/1₹ 23,549
Thu 19/207:40
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop10h 11m
Delta
Sat 28/206:05
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop8h 49m
Delta
Deal found 26/1₹ 23,824
Tue 31/313:57
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop7h 10m
Delta
Wed 1/405:50
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop8h 53m
Delta
Deal found 27/1₹ 23,916
Fri 20/217:37
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop7h 48m
Delta
Tue 24/206:05
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop8h 46m
Delta
Deal found 27/1₹ 24,007
Tue 5/515:52
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop9h 09m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 9/507:15
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop9h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 28/1₹ 24,099
Fri 20/217:37
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop7h 48m
Delta
Fri 27/200:40
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop9h 05m
Delta
Deal found 26/1₹ 24,191
Thu 9/410:30
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 57m
United Airlines
Wed 15/413:50
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1₹ 24,282

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 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 22,266

One-way from

₹ 11,637

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

₹ 35,553

Good round-trip deal

₹ 30,717 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 9/5-12/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 36m total
  • Chicago to San Francisco
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 17/2
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 02m total
  • Chicago to San Francisco
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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 28 January 2026.
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ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/5

08:40-11:24

Nonstop4h 44m

San Francisco

Sat 16/5

00:45-07:07

Nonstop4h 22m

₹ 22,908

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/5

16:35-19:32

Nonstop4h 57m

San Francisco

Sun 3/5

22:55-05:25

Nonstop4h 30m

₹ 22,908

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/5

08:40-11:24

Nonstop4h 44m

San Francisco

Mon 4/5

00:45-07:07

Nonstop4h 22m

₹ 22,908

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/4

10:30-13:27

Nonstop4h 57m

San Francisco

Wed 8/4

23:52-06:20

Nonstop4h 28m

₹ 24,924

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 16/4

16:40-19:37

Nonstop4h 57m

San Francisco

Sat 18/4

13:50-20:27

Nonstop4h 37m

₹ 24,924

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 13/3

06:17-09:22

Nonstop5h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 14/3

17:15-23:38

Nonstop4h 23m

₹ 24,924

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/3

16:35-19:34

Nonstop4h 59m

San Francisco

Mon 16/3

18:44-00:59

Nonstop4h 15m

₹ 24,924

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 14/5

06:20-09:11

Nonstop4h 51m

San Francisco

Mon 18/5

23:56-06:20

Nonstop4h 24m

₹ 25,932

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/2

16:20-19:19

Nonstop4h 59m

San Francisco

Sun 1/3

23:59-06:19

Nonstop4h 20m

₹ 25,932

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/2

06:25-09:27

Nonstop5h 02m

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

22:50-05:12

Nonstop4h 22m

₹ 25,932

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Best time to book a flight from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco

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 23 January 2026.

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 ₹ 7,330). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 18,968). 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 28 January 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 28% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 28 January 2026.
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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,210 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,210 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,210 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,201 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,210 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,056 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,210 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

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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 42 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?

    United Airlines, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines can get you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco in just under 5h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 34m. 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 ₹ 6,597. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from ₹ 14,074, and American Airlines, from ₹ 16,134. Frontier is priced at 78% 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 (88%), Qatar Airways (83%), Iberia( 82%).

  • 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 ₹ 32,415, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is ₹ 21,627. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay ₹ 21,167 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.

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    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 ₹ 7,330). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 18,968). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco

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FrontierCheapest₹ 6,597Average₹ 18,665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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United AirlinesCheapest₹ 14,074Average₹ 35,457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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