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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco from ₹ 9,005

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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SFO
13 Oct — 20 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Francisco are usually found in April or May, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap 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 13 September 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 18,806

One-way from

₹ 9,005

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

₹ 25,869

Good one-way deal

₹ 10,038 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 22/1-27/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 12m total
  • Chicago to San Francisco
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Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 20/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 18m total
  • Chicago to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (₹ 73,948 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 49,833 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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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 13 September 2025.

Sat 18/1006:00ORD - SFO
1 stop18h 29mAlaska Airlines
Tue 21/1009:34SFO - ORD
1 stop12h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/9₹ 18,806
Fri 12/1215:05ORD - SFO
1 stop8h 41mAlaska Airlines
Mon 15/1207:00SFO - ORD
1 stop9h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/9₹ 19,070
Tue 21/1008:20ORD - SFO
1 stop7h 41mAlaska Airlines
Wed 22/1010:26SFO - ORD
1 stop11h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/9₹ 19,247
Sat 8/1114:54ORD - SFO
1 stop9h 01mAlaska Airlines
Thu 13/1108:00SFO - ORD
1 stop11h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/9₹ 19,335
Thu 9/1006:15ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 41mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/1005:15SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/9₹ 19,424
Tue 30/912:40ORD - SFO
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Wed 8/1005:30SFO - ORD
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 10/9₹ 19,600
Tue 14/1018:05ORD - SFO
1 stop7h 28mDelta
Wed 15/1013:45SFO - ORD
1 stop8h 05mDelta
Deal found 12/9₹ 19,865
Sat 18/1006:00ORD - SFO
1 stop18h 18mAlaska Airlines
Wed 22/1010:26SFO - ORD
1 stop11h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/9₹ 20,042
Tue 21/1006:00ORD - SFO
1 stop9h 44mAlaska Airlines
Sat 25/1008:20SFO - ORD
1 stop10h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/9₹ 20,130
Fri 10/1018:32ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 48mUnited Airlines
Tue 14/1005:15SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9₹ 20,218
Tue 28/1006:15ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 49mUnited Airlines
Thu 30/1005:10SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9₹ 20,306
Mon 10/1106:15ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 49mUnited Airlines
Fri 14/1123:15SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9₹ 20,483

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O'Hare Intl

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/10

06:00-21:12

1 stop17h 12m

San Francisco

Tue 4/11

09:00-00:24

1 stop13h 24m

₹ 18,806

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/1

07:30-13:47

1 stop8h 17m

San Francisco

Sun 1/2

13:59-23:44

1 stop7h 45m

₹ 20,395

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/10

13:50-20:45

2 stops8h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 4/11

09:25-22:35

1 stop11h 10m

₹ 20,748

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/2

18:50-13:38

1 stop20h 48m

San Francisco

Mon 23/2

21:40-13:04

1 stop13h 24m

₹ 20,748

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/10

06:15-08:56

Nonstop4h 41m

San Francisco

Sun 12/10

05:15-11:46

Nonstop4h 31m

₹ 20,924

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/10

08:20-14:01

1 stop7h 41m

San Francisco

Mon 27/10

21:58-13:54

1 stop13h 56m

₹ 21,013

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/2

06:00-11:15

1 stop7h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 5/2

13:59-23:44

1 stop7h 45m

₹ 21,189

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/2

18:50-10:15

1 stop17h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 9/2

21:40-13:04

1 stop13h 24m

₹ 21,278

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/10

07:10-12:45

1 stop7h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 7/10

00:35-08:30

1 stop5h 55m

₹ 22,072

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/12

07:47-15:57

1 stop10h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 6/12

22:45-09:55

1 stop9h 10m

₹ 22,072

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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 29 August 2025.

Booking 89 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 ₹ 982). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,187). 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 13 September 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 53% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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 13 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines 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
8,934 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

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
8,934 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,934 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

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
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,934 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

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 68 inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 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, Delta, and Southwest can get you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco in just under 8h 17m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 55m. 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 ₹ 13,560. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is American Airlines. United Airlines is priced at 50% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Hawaiian Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as ₹ 9,005. Users have also found prices from ₹ 9,005 and ₹ 9,535 on Southwest and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

  • 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: Air China (79%), ANA (79%), Austrian Airlines( 75%).

  • 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 ₹ 13,528, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is ₹ 5,704. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay ₹ 17,216 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 ₹ 982). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,187). 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 2 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 13 September 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapest₹ 13,560Average₹ 42,110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest₹ 18,282Average₹ 23,570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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