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Cheap flights from Chicago to San Francisco from ₹ 11,396

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Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 15:48
ORD
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SFO
10h 48m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
06:40 - 23:59
SFO
-
ORD
15h 19m
1 stop
₹ 22,340Alaska Airlines
Wed, 11 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar
United Airlines Logo
21:15 - 00:16
ORD
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SFO
5h 01mdirect
United Airlines Logo
18:44 - 00:59
SFO
-
ORD
4h 15mdirect
₹ 22,430United Airlines
Fri, 6 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:13 - 22:52
ORD
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SFO
8h 39m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
20:59 - 06:39
SFO
-
ORD
7h 40m
1 stop
₹ 22,792Alaska Airlines
Tue, 31 Mar - Mon, 6 Apr
United Airlines Logo
06:17 - 09:22
ORD
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SFO
5h 05mdirect
United Airlines Logo
18:44 - 00:59
SFO
-
ORD
4h 15mdirect
₹ 22,883United Airlines
Sat, 14 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
United Airlines Logo
06:17 - 09:22
ORD
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SFO
5h 05mdirect
United Airlines Logo
18:44 - 00:59
SFO
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ORD
4h 15mdirect
₹ 23,064United Airlines
Sun, 22 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
United Airlines Logo
21:15 - 00:16
ORD
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SFO
5h 01mdirect
United Airlines Logo
22:45 - 05:07
SFO
-
ORD
4h 22mdirect
₹ 23,335United Airlines
Fri, 6 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
United Airlines Logo
06:25 - 09:27
ORD
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SFO
5h 02mdirect
United Airlines Logo
15:15 - 21:36
SFO
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ORD
4h 21mdirect
₹ 23,425United Airlines
Sat, 28 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar
Alaska Airlines Logo
15:54 - 23:59
ORD
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SFO
10h 05m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
06:40 - 23:59
SFO
-
ORD
15h 19m
1 stop
₹ 23,787Alaska Airlines
Thu, 5 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
United Airlines Logo
06:17 - 09:22
ORD
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SFO
5h 05mdirect
United Airlines Logo
18:44 - 00:59
SFO
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ORD
4h 15mdirect
₹ 23,878United Airlines
Thu, 12 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
Southwest Logo
14:15 - 22:05
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SFO
9h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
06:00 - 18:50
SFO
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ORD
10h 50m
2 stops
₹ 23,968Southwest
Sat, 28 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar

Alaska Airlines flights from Chicago to San Francisco

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Alaska Airlines
11 Mar
ORD07:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
10h 48m
1 stop
SFO15:48San Francisco
12 Mar
SFO06:40San Francisco
15h 19m
1 stop
ORD23:59Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 22,340
Alaska Airlines
31 Mar
ORD16:13Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 39m
1 stop
SFO22:52San Francisco
6 Apr
SFO20:59San Francisco
7h 40m
1 stop
ORD06:39Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 22,792
Alaska Airlines
5 Mar
ORD15:54Chicago O'Hare Intl
10h 05m
1 stop
SFO23:59San Francisco
11 Mar
SFO06:40San Francisco
15h 19m
1 stop
ORD23:59Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 23,787

United Airlines flights from Chicago to San Francisco

Our best United Airlines deals on Chicago to San Francisco flight tickets
United Airlines
6 Mar
ORD21:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 01m
SFO00:16San Francisco
13 Mar
SFO18:44San Francisco
4h 15m
ORD00:59Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 22,430
United Airlines
14 Mar
ORD06:17Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 05m
SFO09:22San Francisco
21 Mar
SFO18:44San Francisco
4h 15m
ORD00:59Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 22,883
United Airlines
22 Mar
ORD06:17Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 05m
SFO09:22San Francisco
27 Mar
SFO18:44San Francisco
4h 15m
ORD00:59Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 23,064

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ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/3

07:00-15:48

1 stop10h 48m

San Francisco

Thu 12/3

06:40-23:59

1 stop15h 19m

₹ 22,340

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/3

21:15-00:16

Nonstop5h 01m

San Francisco

Fri 13/3

18:44-00:59

Nonstop4h 15m

₹ 22,430

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 31/3

16:13-22:52

1 stop8h 39m

San Francisco

Mon 6/4

20:59-06:39

1 stop7h 40m

₹ 22,792

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/3

06:17-09:22

Nonstop5h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 21/3

18:44-00:59

Nonstop4h 15m

₹ 22,883

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/3

06:17-09:22

Nonstop5h 05m

San Francisco

Fri 27/3

18:44-00:59

Nonstop4h 15m

₹ 23,064

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/3

21:15-00:16

Nonstop5h 01m

San Francisco

Fri 13/3

22:45-05:07

Nonstop4h 22m

₹ 23,335

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/2

06:25-09:27

Nonstop5h 02m

San Francisco

Sat 7/3

15:15-21:36

Nonstop4h 21m

₹ 23,425

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/3

15:54-23:59

1 stop10h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 11/3

06:40-23:59

1 stop15h 19m

₹ 23,787

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/3

06:17-09:22

Nonstop5h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 21/3

18:44-00:59

Nonstop4h 15m

₹ 23,878

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/2

14:15-22:05

1 stop9h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 7/3

06:00-18:50

2 stops10h 50m

₹ 23,968

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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 ₹ 25,958. If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of July, then flying in September is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of ₹ 26,048.

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 ₹ 29,586. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around ₹ 49,832.

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 ₹ 33,190. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of ₹ 46,739.

What is the cheapest Chicago to San Francisco flight route?

Fly from Chicago Midway 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 ₹ 30,322 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 ₹ 24,692 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.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to San Francisco flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Chicago to San Francisco.

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

As of February 2026, prices for Chicago to San Francisco flights are approximately 2% 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

₹ 30,320

Fastest flight time

4h 51m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The best flight deal from Chicago to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 30,320
The fastest flight from Chicago to San Francisco takes 4h 51m
Direct flights go from Chicago to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport in San Francisco. From Chicago there are direct flights to 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 51m.

  • 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?

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

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
FrontierPriceFrom ₹ 6,512Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,052 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom ₹ 18,321Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,254 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom ₹ 18,729Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,249 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Chicago to San Francisco

    United Airlines operates around 43 flights from Chicago to San Francisco every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been ₹ 35,813, but momondo users have found United Airlines deals from Chicago to San Francisco from as low as ₹ 18,321 round-trip. United Airlines has been scored 7.4/10 in 9,254 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 ₹ 18,729, round-trip. It should be noted that an average American Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at ₹ 35,982 round-trip. American Airlines operates 4 flights out of Chicago into San Francisco in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 11,249 American Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 7.2/10.

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We help find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight from Chicago to San Francisco for you.

Can I find flights from Chicago to San Francisco with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights from Chicago to San Francisco with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

How can momondo help me find flights from Chicago to San Francisco?

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