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Cheap flights from Chicago to San Francisco from ₹ 7,861

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United Airlines Logo
16:30 - 19:03ORD-SFO
4h 33mdirect
United Airlines Logo
23:59 - 06:15SFO-ORD
4h 16mdirect
₹ 16,420United Airlines
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Wed, 27 Aug - Sat, 30 Aug
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 01:04ORD-SFO
5h 04mdirect
United Airlines Logo
18:50 - 01:15SFO-ORD
4h 25mdirect
₹ 17,206United Airlines
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Wed, 24 Dec - Sat, 3 Jan
United Airlines Logo
06:15 - 08:56ORD-SFO
4h 41mdirect
United Airlines Logo
16:55 - 23:12SFO-ORD
4h 17mdirect
₹ 17,294United Airlines
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Sun, 24 Aug - Sat, 30 Aug
Southwest Logo
15:10 - 20:25ORD-SFO
7h 15m1 stop
Southwest Logo
07:15 - 17:55SFO-ORD
8h 40m1 stop
₹ 17,381Southwest
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Sat, 30 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug
Southwest Logo
07:00 - 11:20ORD-SFO
6h 20m1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:30 - 21:30SFO-ORD
9h 00m1 stop
₹ 18,167Southwest
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Sat, 23 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:20 - 14:01ORD-SFO
7h 41m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:26 - 23:59SFO-ORD
11h 33m1 stop
₹ 18,866Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 8 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
19:59 - 14:01ORD-SFO
20h 02m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:26 - 23:59SFO-ORD
11h 33m1 stop
₹ 19,565Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 7 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
08:20 - 14:01ORD-SFO
7h 41m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
20:43 - 06:22SFO-ORD
7h 39m1 stop
₹ 20,613Hawaiian Airlines
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Thu, 23 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct
Delta Logo
11:15 - 17:32ORD-SFO
8h 17m1 stop
Delta Logo
00:35 - 08:24SFO-ORD
5h 49m1 stop
₹ 22,360Delta
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Sat, 23 Aug - Sat, 30 Aug
Delta Logo
07:15 - 12:51ORD-SFO
7h 36m1 stop
Delta Logo
00:45 - 08:28SFO-ORD
5h 43m1 stop
₹ 22,447Delta
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Tue, 9 Sep - Fri, 19 Sep

Delta flights from Chicago to San Francisco

Our best Delta deals on Chicago to San Francisco flight tickets
Delta
23 Aug
ORD11:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 17m
1 stop
SFO17:32San Francisco
30 Aug
SFO00:35San Francisco
5h 49m
1 stop
ORD08:24Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 22,360
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Delta
9 Sept
ORD07:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 26m
1 stop
SFO12:11San Francisco
20 Sept
SFO07:00San Francisco
7h 20m
1 stop
ORD16:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 22,447
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Delta
25 Aug
ORD18:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 26m
1 stop
SFO22:51San Francisco
26 Aug
SFO00:35San Francisco
5h 49m
1 stop
ORD08:24Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 24,019
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United Airlines flights from Chicago to San Francisco

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United Airlines
27 Aug
ORD16:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 33m
SFO19:03San Francisco
30 Aug
SFO23:59San Francisco
4h 16m
ORD06:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 16,420
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United Airlines
24 Dec
ORD22:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 04m
SFO01:04San Francisco
3 Jan
SFO18:50San Francisco
4h 25m
ORD01:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 17,206
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United Airlines
24 Aug
ORD06:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 41m
SFO08:56San Francisco
30 Aug
SFO16:55San Francisco
4h 17m
ORD23:12Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 17,294
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Return

Price

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 27/8

16:30-19:03

Nonstop4h 33m

San Francisco

Sat 30/8

23:59-06:15

Nonstop4h 16m

₹ 16,420

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 24/12

22:00-01:04

Nonstop5h 04m

San Francisco

Sat 3/1

18:50-01:15

Nonstop4h 25m

₹ 17,206

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 24/8

06:15-08:56

Nonstop4h 41m

San Francisco

Sat 30/8

16:55-23:12

Nonstop4h 17m

₹ 17,294

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 30/8

15:10-20:25

1 stop7h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 31/8

07:15-17:55

1 stop8h 40m

₹ 17,381

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 23/8

07:00-11:20

1 stop6h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 31/8

10:30-21:30

1 stop9h 00m

₹ 18,167

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/10

08:20-14:01

1 stop7h 41m

San Francisco

Tue 14/10

10:26-23:59

1 stop11h 33m

₹ 18,866

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/10

19:59-14:01

1 stop20h 02m

San Francisco

Tue 14/10

10:26-23:59

1 stop11h 33m

₹ 19,565

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 23/10

08:20-14:01

1 stop7h 41m

San Francisco

Mon 27/10

20:43-06:22

1 stop7h 39m

₹ 20,613

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 23/8

11:15-17:32

1 stop8h 17m

San Francisco

Sat 30/8

00:35-08:24

1 stop5h 49m

₹ 22,360

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

07:15-12:51

1 stop7h 36m

San Francisco

Fri 19/9

00:45-08:28

1 stop5h 43m

₹ 22,447

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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, September 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 ₹ 23,670. If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of September, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of ₹ 25,154.

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 Thursday. Travellers who choose to depart for San Francisco on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as ₹ 20,883. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Friday, with ticket prices averaging around ₹ 41,659.

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 at midday when flights can be purchased for as low as ₹ 18,268. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of ₹ 39,244.

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 ₹ 27,484 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 ₹ 23,320 on momondo.

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

There are 3 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 August 2025, prices for Chicago to San Francisco flights are approximately 9% 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

₹ 7,861

Fastest flight time

4h 33m

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 ₹ 7,861. The best return flight deal from Chicago to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 16,420.
The fastest flight from Chicago to San Francisco takes 4h 33m
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 33m.

  • 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

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
American AirlinesPriceFrom ₹ 12,612Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom ₹ 13,411Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,904 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Chicago to San Francisco

    United Airlines operates around 70 flights from Chicago to San Francisco every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been ₹ 477, but momondo users have found United Airlines deals from Chicago to San Francisco from as low as ₹ 154 round-trip. United Airlines has been scored 7.4/10 in 8,904 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 ₹ 144, round-trip. It should be noted that an average American Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at ₹ 239 round-trip. American Airlines operates 19 flights out of Chicago into San Francisco in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 10,000 American Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 7.2/10.

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Belmont
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