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Alaska Airlines Logo
09:00 - 16:32ORD-SFO
9h 32m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 23:55SFO-ORD
14h 55m1 stop
₹ 23,193Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 13 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
20:59 - 09:10ORD-SFO
14h 11m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
14:50 - 23:50SFO-ORD
7h 00m1 stop
₹ 23,281Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 2 Dec - Sat, 6 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:00 - 21:55ORD-SFO
14h 55m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:16 - 23:37SFO-ORD
12h 21m1 stop
₹ 23,724Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 28 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
Delta Logo
14:20 - 22:54ORD-SFO
10h 34m1 stop
Delta Logo
14:35 - 23:53SFO-ORD
7h 18m1 stop
₹ 25,052Delta
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Fri, 16 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
Frontier Logo
13:24 - 21:50ORD-SFO
10h 26m1 stop
Frontier Logo
16:07 - 00:12SFO-ORD
6h 05m1 stop
₹ 25,140Frontier
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Sat, 13 Dec - Sun, 4 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:11 - 13:18ORD-SFO
9h 07m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:20 - 05:02SFO-ORD
7h 42m1 stop
₹ 25,229Multiple Airlines
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Fri, 12 Dec - Sat, 3 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:11 - 13:18ORD-SFO
9h 07m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:20 - 05:02SFO-ORD
7h 42m1 stop
₹ 26,114Multiple Airlines
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Fri, 12 Dec - Fri, 2 Jan
United Airlines Logo
07:05 - 09:58ORD-SFO
4h 53mdirect
United Airlines Logo
05:00 - 11:25SFO-ORD
4h 25mdirect
₹ 26,291United Airlines
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Thu, 25 Dec - Wed, 31 Dec
United Airlines Logo
07:10 - 09:55ORD-SFO
4h 45mdirect
United Airlines Logo
08:30 - 14:48SFO-ORD
4h 18mdirect
₹ 26,380United Airlines
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Thu, 27 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
Delta Logo
07:30 - 13:38ORD-SFO
8h 08m1 stop
Delta Logo
00:47 - 08:40SFO-ORD
5h 53m1 stop
₹ 26,645Delta
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Tue, 6 Jan - Fri, 9 Jan

Alaska Airlines flights from Chicago to San Francisco

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Chicago to San Francisco flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
13 Jan
ORD09:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
9h 32m
1 stop
SFO16:32San Francisco
21 Jan
SFO10:12San Francisco
11h 25m
1 stop
ORD23:37Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 23,193
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Alaska Airlines
2 Dec
ORD20:59Chicago O'Hare Intl
14h 11m
1 stop
SFO09:10San Francisco
6 Dec
SFO14:50San Francisco
7h 00m
1 stop
ORD23:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 23,281
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Alaska Airlines
28 Jan
ORD09:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
14h 55m
2 stops
SFO21:55San Francisco
31 Jan
SFO09:16San Francisco
12h 21m
1 stop
ORD23:37Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 23,724
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Delta flights from Chicago to San Francisco

Our best Delta deals on Chicago to San Francisco flight tickets
Delta
16 Jan
ORD14:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
10h 34m
1 stop
SFO22:54San Francisco
19 Jan
SFO14:35San Francisco
7h 18m
1 stop
ORD23:53Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 25,052
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Delta
6 Jan
ORD07:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 08m
1 stop
SFO13:38San Francisco
9 Jan
SFO00:47San Francisco
5h 53m
1 stop
ORD08:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 26,645
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Delta
24 Dec
ORD17:31Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 26m
1 stop
SFO23:57San Francisco
30 Dec
SFO00:10San Francisco
7h 15m
1 stop
ORD09:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 28,062
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ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 13/1

09:00-16:32

1 stop9h 32m

San Francisco

Sun 25/1

07:00-23:55

1 stop14h 55m

₹ 23,193

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/12

20:59-09:10

1 stop14h 11m

San Francisco

Sat 6/12

14:50-23:50

1 stop7h 00m

₹ 23,281

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/1

09:00-21:55

2 stops14h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 31/1

09:16-23:37

1 stop12h 21m

₹ 23,724

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 16/1

14:20-22:54

1 stop10h 34m

San Francisco

Mon 19/1

14:35-23:53

1 stop7h 18m

₹ 25,052

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 13/12

13:24-21:50

1 stop10h 26m

San Francisco

Sun 4/1

16:07-00:12

1 stop6h 05m

₹ 25,140

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/12

06:11-13:18

1 stop9h 07m

San Francisco

Sat 3/1

19:20-05:02

1 stop7h 42m

₹ 25,229

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/12

06:11-13:18

1 stop9h 07m

San Francisco

Fri 2/1

19:20-05:02

1 stop7h 42m

₹ 26,114

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 25/12

07:05-09:58

Nonstop4h 53m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

05:00-11:25

Nonstop4h 25m

₹ 26,291

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 27/11

07:10-09:55

Nonstop4h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 2/12

08:30-14:48

Nonstop4h 18m

₹ 26,380

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/1

07:30-13:38

1 stop8h 08m

San Francisco

Fri 9/1

00:47-08:40

1 stop5h 53m

₹ 26,645

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and San Francisco?

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

In general, July is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to San Francisco. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around ₹ 25,406. If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of July, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of ₹ 25,495.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from Chicago to San Francisco is on a Saturday. Travellers who choose to depart for San Francisco on a Saturday will often find tickets for as low as ₹ 17,416. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Wednesday, with ticket prices averaging around ₹ 45,746.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest time of day to fly to San Francisco is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as ₹ 21,013. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of ₹ 45,746.

What is the cheapest Chicago to San Francisco flight route?

Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Francisco for the best Chicago - San Francisco flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to San Francisco?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around ₹ 28,637 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Chicago for as low as ₹ 25,052 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Chicago to San Francisco flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Chicago to San Francisco flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Chicago to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for Chicago to San Francisco flights are approximately 60% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Chicago to San Francisco

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Chicago to San Francisco according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Chicago to San Francisco (CHI to SFO) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Chicago to San Francisco

Best price found

₹ 27,304

Fastest flight time

4h 45m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Chicago in the past 72 hours is ₹ 27,304. The best return flight deal from Chicago to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 43,333.
The fastest flight from Chicago to San Francisco takes 4h 45m
Direct flights go from Chicago to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)
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  • How far is Chicago to San Francisco by plane?

    There are 2981.9 km between Chicago and San Francisco. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 4h 45m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to San Francisco Airport?

    Prices for flights from Chicago to San Francisco Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to San Francisco Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Chicago to San Francisco Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Chicago to San Francisco?

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Best airlines flying from Chicago to San Francisco

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Chicago to San Francisco with momondo
Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
United AirlinesPriceFrom ₹ 13,596Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,994 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom ₹ 15,587Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,033 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Chicago to San Francisco

    United Airlines operates around 12 flights from Chicago to San Francisco every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been ₹ 48,772, but momondo users have found United Airlines deals from Chicago to San Francisco from as low as ₹ 13,596 round-trip. United Airlines has been scored 7.4/10 in 8,994 reviews.

  • American Airlines Flights From Chicago to San Francisco

    The best American Airlines deal for Chicago to San Francisco flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was ₹ 15,587, round-trip. It should be noted that an average American Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at ₹ 34,465 round-trip. American Airlines operates 7 flights out of Chicago into San Francisco in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 11,033 American Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 7.2/10.

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