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Alaska Airlines Logo
09:00 - 16:32
ORD
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SFO
9h 32m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:16 - 23:37
SFO
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ORD
12h 21m1 stop
₹ 22,306Alaska Airlines
Thu, 22 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan
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08:00 - 15:50
ORD
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SFO
9h 50m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
14:30 - 23:50
SFO
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ORD
7h 20m1 stop
₹ 22,397Alaska Airlines
Sun, 18 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
Delta Logo
18:45 - 23:47
ORD
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SFO
7h 02m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:40 - 23:56
SFO
-
ORD
10h 16m1 stop
₹ 22,488Delta
Fri, 16 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:00 - 22:47
ORD
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SFO
15h 47m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
14:25 - 23:50
SFO
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ORD
7h 25m1 stop
₹ 22,669Alaska Airlines
Wed, 14 Jan - Wed, 21 Jan
United Airlines Logo
14:40 - 17:36
ORD
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SFO
4h 56mdirect
United Airlines Logo
23:56 - 06:25
SFO
-
ORD
4h 29mdirect
₹ 22,760United Airlines
Wed, 21 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan
United Airlines Logo
14:40 - 17:36
ORD
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SFO
4h 56mdirect
United Airlines Logo
13:35 - 20:05
SFO
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ORD
4h 30mdirect
₹ 23,122United Airlines
Wed, 14 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:00 - 15:50
ORD
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SFO
9h 50m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
19:55 - 14:29
SFO
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ORD
16h 34m2 stops
₹ 23,213Alaska Airlines
Tue, 20 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
14:06 - 19:43
ORD
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SFO
7h 37m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
14:52 - 23:37
SFO
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ORD
6h 45m1 stop
₹ 23,304Alaska Airlines
Fri, 16 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
15:35 - 23:03
ORD
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SFO
9h 28m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 23:37
SFO
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ORD
14h 37m1 stop
₹ 23,394Alaska Airlines
Thu, 22 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
Delta Logo
13:50 - 18:19
ORD
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SFO
6h 29m1 stop
Delta Logo
22:54 - 09:41
SFO
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ORD
8h 47m1 stop
₹ 23,485Delta
Fri, 23 Jan - Fri, 23 Jan

Alaska Airlines flights from Chicago to San Francisco

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Alaska Airlines
22 Jan
ORD09:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
9h 32m
1 stop
SFO16:32San Francisco
28 Jan
SFO09:16San Francisco
12h 21m
1 stop
ORD23:37Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 22,306
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Alaska Airlines
18 Jan
ORD08:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
9h 50m
1 stop
SFO15:50San Francisco
26 Jan
SFO14:30San Francisco
7h 20m
1 stop
ORD23:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 22,397
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Alaska Airlines
14 Jan
ORD09:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
15h 47m
1 stop
SFO22:47San Francisco
21 Jan
SFO14:25San Francisco
7h 25m
1 stop
ORD23:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 22,669
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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
ORD18:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 02m
1 stop
SFO23:47San Francisco
21 Jan
SFO11:40San Francisco
10h 16m
1 stop
ORD23:56Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 22,488
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Delta
23 Jan
ORD06:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 21m
1 stop
SFO11:36San Francisco
25 Jan
SFO05:45San Francisco
8h 53m
1 stop
ORD16:38Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 23,485
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Delta
6 Jan
ORD14:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
11h 08m
1 stop
SFO23:28San Francisco
7 Jan
SFO14:05San Francisco
7h 54m
1 stop
ORD23:59Chicago O'Hare Intl
₹ 24,482
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chicago to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 59,053 searches. Data last updated 16 December 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 22/1

09:00-16:32

1 stop9h 32m

San Francisco

Wed 28/1

09:16-23:37

1 stop12h 21m

₹ 22,306

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 18/1

08:00-15:50

1 stop9h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 26/1

14:30-23:50

1 stop7h 20m

₹ 22,397

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 16/1

18:45-23:47

1 stop7h 02m

San Francisco

Wed 21/1

11:40-23:56

1 stop10h 16m

₹ 22,488

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 14/1

09:00-22:47

1 stop15h 47m

San Francisco

Wed 21/1

14:25-23:50

1 stop7h 25m

₹ 22,669

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 21/1

14:40-17:36

Nonstop4h 56m

San Francisco

Wed 28/1

23:56-06:25

Nonstop4h 29m

₹ 22,760

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 14/1

14:40-17:36

Nonstop4h 56m

San Francisco

Wed 28/1

13:35-20:05

Nonstop4h 30m

₹ 23,122

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/1

08:00-15:50

1 stop9h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 28/1

19:55-14:29

2 stops16h 34m

₹ 23,213

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 16/1

14:06-19:43

1 stop7h 37m

San Francisco

Tue 20/1

14:52-23:37

1 stop6h 45m

₹ 23,304

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 22/1

15:35-23:03

1 stop9h 28m

San Francisco

Sun 25/1

07:00-23:37

1 stop14h 37m

₹ 23,394

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 23/1

13:50-18:19

1 stop6h 29m

San Francisco

Fri 23/1

22:54-09:41

1 stop8h 47m

₹ 23,485

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to San Francisco

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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 ₹ 26,024. 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 ₹ 26,115.

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 ₹ 19,693. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Thursday, with ticket prices averaging around ₹ 36,720.

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 ₹ 34,182. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of ₹ 44,387.

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 ₹ 29,545 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 ₹ 25,117 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?

You could potentially save up to 56% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to San Francisco flight.

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

As of December 2025, prices for Chicago to San Francisco flights are approximately 125% 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

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Best price found

₹ 33,274

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 ₹ 33,274
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
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Rating
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FrontierPriceFrom ₹ 6,529Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,082 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom ₹ 15,966Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,047 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom ₹ 18,367Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,094 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Chicago to San Francisco

    United Airlines operates around 21 flights from Chicago to San Francisco every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been ₹ 35,904, but momondo users have found United Airlines deals from Chicago to San Francisco from as low as ₹ 18,367 round-trip. United Airlines has been scored 7.4/10 in 9,094 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 ₹ 15,966, round-trip. It should be noted that an average American Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at ₹ 36,074 round-trip. American Airlines operates 6 flights out of Chicago into San Francisco in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 11,047 American Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 7.2/10.

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Book flights to San Francisco if you plan to visit one of these locations
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San Mateo
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Roseville
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Cupertino
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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.

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