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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco from ₹ 12,613

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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SFO
2 Jun — 9 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Francisco are usually found in August or September, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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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 3 May 2026.

Sat 23/521:48
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 57m
United Airlines
Tue 26/518:34
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 30/4₹ 25,320
Mon 1/619:45
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 27m
Delta
Tue 9/613:20
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop6h 37m
Delta
Deal found 28/4₹ 25,700
Thu 28/518:20
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop7h 45m
Delta
Wed 3/613:25
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop6h 25m
Delta
Deal found 2/5₹ 25,795
Wed 3/609:00
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop10h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 16/613:21
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop8h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 29/4₹ 26,174
Wed 27/507:40
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 49m
United Airlines
Wed 27/518:34
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 29/4₹ 26,364
Tue 2/607:40
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop10h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 2/618:39
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop9h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 30/4₹ 26,458
Sat 30/520:09
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 53m
United Airlines
Sat 6/614:06
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/5₹ 26,648
Wed 27/514:10
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop9h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 16/613:21
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop8h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/5₹ 26,743
Sat 23/517:00
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop7h 27m
Delta
Mon 25/506:15
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop8h 36m
Delta
Deal found 1/5₹ 26,838
Sat 23/517:00
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop7h 27m
Delta
Sat 30/506:15
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop8h 36m
Delta
Deal found 30/4₹ 27,027
Tue 22/914:31
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 48m
United Airlines
Sat 26/916:18
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/4₹ 27,122

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 3 May 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 25,320

One-way from

₹ 12,613

Popular in

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Cheapest in

August

Average price

₹ 33,097
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  • United Airlines
  • 10/6-16/6
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 22m total
  • Chicago to San Francisco
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  • United Airlines
  • 28/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 37m total
  • Chicago to San Francisco
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/10

14:54-19:40

1 stop6h 46m

San Francisco

Wed 7/10

12:02-23:41

1 stop9h 39m

₹ 29,872

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 19/10

14:54-19:40

1 stop6h 46m

San Francisco

Tue 20/10

18:50-07:00

1 stop10h 10m

₹ 29,872

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 27/5

16:50-23:15

1 stop8h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 3/6

07:20-18:50

2 stops9h 30m

₹ 30,347

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 23/5

21:48-00:45

Nonstop4h 57m

San Francisco

Mon 25/5

05:05-11:31

Nonstop4h 26m

₹ 30,916

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 30/5

17:00-22:27

1 stop7h 27m

San Francisco

Mon 8/6

14:30-23:18

1 stop6h 48m

₹ 31,200

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 26/5

21:48-00:45

Nonstop4h 57m

San Francisco

Fri 29/5

00:50-07:16

Nonstop4h 26m

₹ 33,286

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 16/9

21:30-00:20

Nonstop4h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 20/9

06:05-12:40

Nonstop4h 35m

₹ 35,657

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 23/6

15:55-21:00

1 stop7h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 30/6

05:55-18:58

2 stops11h 03m

₹ 39,356

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 18/6

06:20-11:49

1 stop7h 29m

San Francisco

Sun 21/6

07:20-05:00

1 stop19h 40m

₹ 39,925

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 28/5

16:15-00:10

2 stops9h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 31/5

06:45-18:50

2 stops10h 05m

₹ 40,020

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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?

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of ₹ 29,114). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 42,011). 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 3 May 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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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 3 May 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
9,681 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
9,681 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,681 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
7.1
Good
11,674 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,681 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,968 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,681 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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 76 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 17.7 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?

    Delta and Alaska Airlines can get you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco in just under 6h 46m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 09m. 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 ₹ 6,828. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from ₹ 19,209, and American Airlines, from ₹ 20,530. Frontier is priced at 80% 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 (95%), Air China (85%), China Southern( 80%).

  • 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?

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  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of ₹ 29,114). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 42,011). 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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FrontierCheapest₹ 6,828Average₹ 20,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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United AirlinesCheapest₹ 19,209Average₹ 37,550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest₹ 20,530Average₹ 36,921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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