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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco from ₹ 8,435

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 30/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SFO
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Francisco are usually found in September or February, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Thursday 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 29 April 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 17,637

One-way from

₹ 8,435

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 25,390

Good round-trip deal

₹ 17,643 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 10,949 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 4/6-10/6
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 16m total
  • Chicago to San Francisco
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Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 30/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 25m total
  • Chicago to San Francisco
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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 29 April 2025.

Wed 4/619:59ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 50mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/612:33SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/4₹ 17,637
Wed 4/619:59ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 10/619:49SFO - ORD
1 stop7h 51mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 27/4₹ 18,489
Tue 3/618:55ORD - SFO
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Sat 7/606:25SFO - ORD
1 stop9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 28/4₹ 18,915
Thu 22/507:20ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 42mUnited Airlines
Mon 26/505:05SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4₹ 19,256
Fri 13/617:15ORD - SFO
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Mon 23/600:52SFO - ORD
1 stop5h 33mDelta
Deal found 28/4₹ 21,897
Fri 13/618:17ORD - SFO
1 stop6h 36mSun Country Air
Sun 15/623:59SFO - ORD
1 stop15h 22mSun Country Air
Deal found 28/4₹ 22,579

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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 29 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Price

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/6

19:59-22:49

Nonstop4h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 10/6

12:33-18:59

Nonstop4h 26m

₹ 17,637

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/6

19:59-22:49

Nonstop4h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 10/6

19:49-05:40

1 stop7h 51m

₹ 18,489

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/6

18:55-23:20

1 stop6h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 7/6

06:25-17:55

1 stop9h 30m

₹ 18,915

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 22/5

07:20-10:02

Nonstop4h 42m

San Francisco

Mon 26/5

05:05-11:32

Nonstop4h 27m

₹ 19,256

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 13/6

17:15-22:33

1 stop7h 18m

San Francisco

Mon 23/6

00:52-08:25

1 stop5h 33m

₹ 21,897

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 13/6

18:17-22:53

1 stop6h 36m

San Francisco

Sun 22/6

23:59-17:21

1 stop15h 22m

₹ 22,579

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 15/5

13:33-21:00

1 stop9h 27m

San Francisco

Fri 16/5

23:49-06:06

Nonstop4h 17m

₹ 34,422

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 30/5

18:55-23:20

1 stop6h 25m

₹ 8,435

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/7

19:18-22:06

Nonstop4h 48m

₹ 8,605

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/6

19:59-22:49

Nonstop4h 50m

₹ 9,287

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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 25 April 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 ₹ 985). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,356). 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 29 April 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 54% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco. 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 29 April 2025.

The most flights from ORD to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (70 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 29 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Chicago to San Francisco have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,961 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,961 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,961 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very Good
4,295 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,961 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,929 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,961 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,402 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,961 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,961 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco. 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 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 34 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.

  • 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 ₹ 17,637. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Hawaiian Airlines, from ₹ 18,489, and Southwest, from ₹ 18,915. Alaska Airlines is priced at 36% 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 Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as ₹ 8,435. Users have also found prices from ₹ 8,605 and ₹ 9,287 on Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian 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: ANA (97%), Air China (94%), China Southern( 89%).

  • 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 ₹ 18,629, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is ₹ 7,660. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay ₹ 25,390 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 ₹ 985). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,356). 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

Discover the top 3 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 29 April 2025.
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American AirlinesCheapest₹ 12,303Average₹ 21,221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest₹ 13,083Average₹ 37,741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest₹ 13,479Average₹ 23,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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