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Cheap flights from Chicago to San Francisco from ₹ 8,547

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 23/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SFO
26 Mar — 2 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to San Francisco are usually found in September or April, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) 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 21 March 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 17,870

One-way from

₹ 8,547

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

₹ 32,114

Good round-trip deal

₹ 30,767 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 9,363 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 24/4-29/4
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 31m total
  • Chicago to San Francisco
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 23/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 50m total
  • Chicago to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (₹ 173,167 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 38,424 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 March 2025.

Thu 24/418:58ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 59mAlaska Airlines
Tue 29/411:48SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/3₹ 17,870
Thu 22/521:09ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 24/523:15SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/3₹ 19,510
Thu 1/518:58ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 59mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 5/520:09SFO - ORD
1 stop7h 56mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 21/3₹ 19,597
Thu 8/520:05ORD - SFO
1 stop15h 20mSun Country Air
Wed 21/518:09SFO - ORD
1 stop21h 12mSun Country Air
Deal found 20/3₹ 21,151
Sat 26/417:25ORD - SFO
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Wed 30/405:40SFO - ORD
2 stops9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 21/3₹ 21,755
Sat 19/413:30ORD - SFO
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Sat 26/405:55SFO - ORD
1 stop5h 56mDelta
Deal found 21/3₹ 22,100
Sun 18/517:21ORD - SFO
1 stop9h 10mFrontier
Thu 22/522:19SFO - ORD
1 stop10h 22mFrontier
Deal found 20/3₹ 29,265
Mon 19/521:00ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 24/514:50SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/3₹ 31,510

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 24/4

18:58-21:57

Nonstop4h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 29/4

11:48-18:20

Nonstop4h 32m

₹ 17,870

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 29/4

07:10-11:44

1 stop6h 34m

San Francisco

Sat 3/5

00:25-06:47

Nonstop4h 22m

₹ 18,733

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/5

18:58-21:57

Nonstop4h 59m

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

20:09-06:05

1 stop7h 56m

₹ 19,597

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/5

20:05-09:25

1 stop15h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 19/5

10:45-19:09

1 stop6h 24m

₹ 21,151

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 26/4

17:25-22:20

1 stop6h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 30/4

05:40-16:45

2 stops9h 05m

₹ 21,755

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 19/4

13:30-20:15

1 stop8h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 26/4

05:55-13:51

1 stop5h 56m

₹ 22,100

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 18/5

17:21-00:31

1 stop9h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 22/5

22:19-10:41

1 stop10h 22m

₹ 29,265

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 19/5

21:00-23:49

Nonstop4h 49m

San Francisco

Sat 24/5

14:50-21:23

Nonstop4h 33m

₹ 31,510

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 23/4

06:30-09:20

Nonstop4h 50m

₹ 8,547

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 29/5

18:55-23:20

1 stop6h 25m

₹ 8,633

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chicago to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 14 March 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 83 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to San Francisco?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to San Francisco (average of ₹ 987). Flying from Chicago to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,436). 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 CHI to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 21 March 2025.

When flying from Chicago to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 53% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago 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 21 March 2025.

The most flights from CHI to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (72 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 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 21 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,281 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,281 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,281 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,759 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,281 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,895 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,281 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,325 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,281 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,281 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago 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?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 19.0 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago to San Francisco. 3 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago to San Francisco should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 55 inbound flights from Chicago per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at ₹ 17,870, Alaska Airlines will fly you from Chicago to San Francisco and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Sun Country Air - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 17,956 and ₹ 21,151, respectively. You may be able to fly from Chicago to San Francisco for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to San Francisco one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at ₹ 8,547. Southwest flights start at ₹ 8,633 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at ₹ 10,187 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to San Francisco?

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco from Chicago, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: ANA (92%), Air China (92%), British Airways( 88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to San Francisco?

    On average you can expect to pay ₹ 27,802 for a flight from Chicago to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is ₹ 8,514 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at ₹ 31,855.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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 to San Francisco?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to San Francisco (average of ₹ 987). Flying from Chicago to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,436). 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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American AirlinesCheapest₹ 12,466Average₹ 21,502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest₹ 13,256Average₹ 38,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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