How long is the flight from Chicago to San Francisco?

Airlines like United Airlines, Southwest, and Delta fly from Chicago to San Francisco in about 4h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 42m. Chicago and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 2963 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

Currently priced at ₹ 19,160, United Airlines will fly you from Chicago to San Francisco and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as ₹ 22,325. You may be able to fly from Chicago to San Francisco for 50% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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.

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).

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to San Francisco?

On average you can expect to pay ₹ 29,372 for a flight from Chicago to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is ₹ 15,925 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at ₹ 25,539.

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 (89%), Porter Airlines (86%), Lufthansa( 85%).

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Chicago?

San Francisco (SFO), located 17.7 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago to San Francisco. 2 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 80 inbound flights from Chicago per day.

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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to San Francisco (average of ₹ 36,512). Flying from Chicago to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 44,836). 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?

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 44% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to San Francisco

The most flights from CHI to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (94 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (64 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chicago to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Chicago to San Francisco flights typically cost between ₹ 33,201 and ₹ 52,971 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 28,093 on Southwest (23 Nov–1 Dec).

How often are flights from Chicago to San Francisco delayed?

About 28% of weekly flights between Chicago and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 171 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.

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

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 57 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Chicago?
San Francisco (SFO), located 17.7 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago to San Francisco. 2 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 80 inbound flights from Chicago per day.
How long is the flight from Chicago to San Francisco?
Airlines like United Airlines, Southwest, and Delta fly from Chicago to San Francisco in about 4h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 42m. Chicago and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 2963 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to San Francisco round-trip?
Currently priced at ₹ 19,160, United Airlines will fly you from Chicago to San Francisco and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as ₹ 22,325. You may be able to fly from Chicago to San Francisco for 50% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
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 (89%), Porter Airlines (86%), Lufthansa( 85%).
What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to San Francisco?
On average you can expect to pay ₹ 29,372 for a flight from Chicago to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is ₹ 15,925 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at ₹ 25,539.
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to San Francisco (average of ₹ 36,512). Flying from Chicago to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 44,836). 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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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 5 November 2026.

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 44% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to San Francisco

The most flights from CHI to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (94 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (64 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chicago to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Chicago to San Francisco flights typically cost between ₹ 33,201 and ₹ 52,971 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 28,093 on Southwest (23 Nov–1 Dec).

How often are flights from Chicago to San Francisco delayed?

About 28% of weekly flights between Chicago and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 171 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.

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

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 57 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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Chicago to San Francisco flights typically cost between ₹ 33,201 and ₹ 52,971 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 28,093 on Southwest (23 Nov–1 Dec).