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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chicago from ₹ 10,732

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Alaska Airlines Logo
21:57 - 14:09SFO-ORD
14h 12m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
20:58 - 08:15ORD-SFO
13h 17m1 stop
₹ 24,833Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 15 Dec - Sat, 20 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:12 - 23:37SFO-ORD
11h 25m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:00 - 22:47ORD-SFO
15h 47m1 stop
₹ 25,011Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 7 Jan - Sun, 11 Jan
Delta Logo
06:05 - 23:53SFO-ORD
15h 48m1 stop
Delta Logo
14:20 - 22:57ORD-SFO
10h 37m1 stop
₹ 25,099Delta
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Fri, 16 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 19:54SFO-ORD
10h 54m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:55 - 17:24ORD-SFO
10h 29m2 stops
₹ 25,365Alaska Airlines
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Fri, 5 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 23:50SFO-ORD
14h 50m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:39 - 18:02ORD-SFO
11h 23m2 stops
₹ 25,543Alaska Airlines
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Fri, 12 Dec - Thu, 18 Dec
Delta Logo
00:40 - 08:47SFO-ORD
6h 07m1 stop
Delta Logo
13:55 - 18:42ORD-SFO
6h 47m1 stop
₹ 26,164Delta
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Wed, 18 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb
United Airlines Logo
18:50 - 01:09SFO-ORD
4h 19mdirect
United Airlines Logo
06:15 - 09:08ORD-SFO
4h 53mdirect
₹ 26,341United Airlines
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Tue, 23 Dec - Thu, 1 Jan
United Airlines Logo
13:30 - 19:42SFO-ORD
4h 12mdirect
United Airlines Logo
12:45 - 15:35ORD-SFO
4h 50mdirect
₹ 26,430United Airlines
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Sat, 6 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec
Southwest Logo
05:00 - 14:05SFO-ORD
7h 05m1 stop
Southwest Logo
13:00 - 20:10ORD-SFO
9h 10m2 stops
₹ 28,647Southwest
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Sat, 6 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec
Southwest Logo
11:40 - 22:35SFO-ORD
8h 55m2 stops
Southwest Logo
16:25 - 21:50ORD-SFO
7h 25m1 stop
₹ 29,889Southwest
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Tue, 9 Dec - Thu, 11 Dec

Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Chicago

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Francisco to Chicago flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
15 Dec
SFO21:57San Francisco
14h 12m
1 stop
ORD14:09Chicago O'Hare Intl
20 Dec
ORD20:58Chicago O'Hare Intl
13h 17m
1 stop
SFO08:15San Francisco
₹ 24,833
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Alaska Airlines
7 Jan
SFO10:12San Francisco
11h 25m
1 stop
ORD23:37Chicago O'Hare Intl
11 Jan
ORD09:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
15h 47m
1 stop
SFO22:47San Francisco
₹ 25,011
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Alaska Airlines
5 Dec
SFO07:00San Francisco
10h 54m
1 stop
ORD19:54Chicago O'Hare Intl
9 Dec
ORD08:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
10h 29m
2 stops
SFO17:24San Francisco
₹ 25,365
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Delta flights from San Francisco to Chicago

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Delta
16 Jan
SFO06:05San Francisco
15h 48m
1 stop
ORD23:53Chicago O'Hare Intl
26 Jan
ORD14:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
10h 37m
1 stop
SFO22:57San Francisco
₹ 25,099
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Delta
18 Feb
SFO00:40San Francisco
6h 07m
1 stop
ORD08:47Chicago O'Hare Intl
23 Feb
ORD13:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 47m
1 stop
SFO18:42San Francisco
₹ 26,164
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Delta
18 Nov
SFO00:30San Francisco
6h 00m
1 stop
ORD08:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
24 Nov
ORD06:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
9h 30m
1 stop
SFO14:15San Francisco
₹ 26,252
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San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Mon 15/12

21:57-14:09

1 stop14h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 20/12

20:58-08:15

1 stop13h 17m

₹ 24,833

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 7/1

10:12-23:37

1 stop11h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/1

09:00-22:47

1 stop15h 47m

₹ 25,011

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Fri 16/1

06:05-23:53

1 stop15h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 26/1

14:20-22:57

1 stop10h 37m

₹ 25,099

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Fri 5/12

07:00-19:54

1 stop10h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/12

08:55-17:24

2 stops10h 29m

₹ 25,365

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Fri 12/12

07:00-23:50

1 stop14h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 18/12

08:39-18:02

2 stops11h 23m

₹ 25,543

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 18/2

00:40-08:47

1 stop6h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/2

13:55-18:42

1 stop6h 47m

₹ 26,164

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 23/12

18:50-01:09

Nonstop4h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/1

06:15-09:08

Nonstop4h 53m

₹ 26,341

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 6/12

13:30-19:42

Nonstop4h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 16/12

12:45-15:35

Nonstop4h 50m

₹ 26,430

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 6/12

05:00-14:05

1 stop7h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 16/12

13:00-20:10

2 stops9h 10m

₹ 28,647

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 9/12

11:40-22:35

2 stops8h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/12

16:25-21:50

1 stop7h 25m

₹ 29,889

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Chicago. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around ₹ 25,365. The month of September is another great option to travel to Chicago, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around ₹ 25,809.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

According to our data, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Chicago from San Francisco. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was ₹ 15,818. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. The most expensive day to fly to Chicago is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around ₹ 77,254.

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

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from San Francisco to Chicago when you can find flight prices for as low as ₹ 30,968. Flying to Chicago in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights to Chicago are more costly at midday, with an average ticket price of ₹ 63,547. Departure times at midday fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Chicago flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around ₹ 32,933 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from San Francisco for as low as ₹ 27,405 on momondo.

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

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to Chicago 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 San Francisco to Chicago flights?

You could potentially save up to 44% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Chicago flight.

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

As of November 2025, prices for San Francisco to Chicago flights are approximately 38% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Chicago

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

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

Best price found

₹ 18,744

Fastest flight time

4h 10m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Chicago

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Chicago from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is ₹ 18,744. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 146,197.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Chicago takes 4h 10m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Chicago every day.
There is 1 airport near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD)
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  • How far is San Francisco to Chicago by plane?

    The distance between San Francisco and Chicago is about 2981.9 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 4h 18m.

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

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Chicago were last updated today.

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

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Chicago.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chicago may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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

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