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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chicago from ₹ 7,881

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United Airlines Logo
05:15 - 11:46SFO-ORD
4h 31mdirect
United Airlines Logo
16:30 - 19:03ORD-SFO
4h 33mdirect
₹ 16,463United Airlines
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Wed, 27 Aug - Sat, 30 Aug
United Airlines Logo
05:15 - 11:46SFO-ORD
4h 31mdirect
United Airlines Logo
21:13 - 23:59ORD-SFO
4h 46mdirect
₹ 17,251United Airlines
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Wed, 27 Aug - Wed, 3 Sep
Southwest Logo
10:30 - 21:30SFO-ORD
9h 00m1 stop
Southwest Logo
06:15 - 13:45ORD-SFO
9h 30m1 stop
₹ 18,215Southwest
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Sun, 31 Aug - Sat, 6 Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:26 - 23:59SFO-ORD
11h 33m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:20 - 14:01ORD-SFO
7h 41m1 stop
₹ 18,915Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 15 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
Southwest Logo
12:45 - 22:20SFO-ORD
7h 35m1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:40 - 17:55ORD-SFO
7h 15m1 stop
₹ 19,003Southwest
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Wed, 17 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 23:59SFO-ORD
14h 59m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
14:54 - 22:01ORD-SFO
9h 07m1 stop
₹ 19,265Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 28 Oct - Wed, 19 Nov
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
10:08 - 22:07SFO-ORD
9h 59m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
08:00 - 15:52ORD-SFO
9h 52m1 stop
₹ 20,667Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, 9 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep
American Airlines Logo
06:00 - 12:18SFO-ORD
4h 18mdirect
American Airlines Logo
06:45 - 09:24ORD-SFO
4h 39mdirect
₹ 22,155American Airlines
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Thu, 2 Oct - Sun, 5 Oct
American Airlines Logo
23:08 - 05:24SFO-ORD
4h 16mdirect
American Airlines Logo
08:30 - 11:04ORD-SFO
4h 34mdirect
₹ 22,418American Airlines
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Tue, 19 Aug - Wed, 27 Aug
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
06:00 - 17:50SFO-ORD
9h 50m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
07:45 - 15:52ORD-SFO
10h 07m1 stop
₹ 23,819Hawaiian Airlines
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Frontier flights from San Francisco to Chicago

Our best Frontier deals on San Francisco to Chicago flight tickets
Frontier
19 Aug
SFO06:50San Francisco
12h 52m
1 stop
ORD21:42Chicago O'Hare Intl
31 Aug
ORD07:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 07m
1 stop
SFO12:32San Francisco
₹ 21,717
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Frontier
19 Sept
SFO14:17San Francisco
6h 58m
1 stop
ORD23:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
21 Sept
ORD14:07Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 01m
1 stop
SFO19:08San Francisco
₹ 22,593
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American Airlines flights from San Francisco to Chicago

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American Airlines
2 Oct
SFO06:00San Francisco
4h 18m
ORD12:18Chicago O'Hare Intl
5 Oct
ORD06:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 39m
SFO09:24San Francisco
₹ 22,155
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American Airlines
19 Aug
SFO23:08San Francisco
4h 16m
ORD05:24Chicago O'Hare Intl
27 Aug
ORD08:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 34m
SFO11:04San Francisco
₹ 22,418
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Chicago 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 1 August 2025.
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SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 27/8

05:15-11:46

Nonstop4h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 30/8

16:30-19:03

Nonstop4h 33m

₹ 16,463

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 27/8

05:15-11:46

Nonstop4h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/9

21:13-23:59

Nonstop4h 46m

₹ 17,251

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sun 31/8

10:30-21:30

1 stop9h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/9

06:15-13:45

1 stop9h 30m

₹ 18,215

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 15/10

10:26-23:59

1 stop11h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/10

08:20-14:01

1 stop7h 41m

₹ 18,915

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 17/9

12:45-22:20

1 stop7h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 24/9

12:40-17:55

1 stop7h 15m

₹ 19,003

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 28/10

07:00-23:59

1 stop14h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 19/11

14:54-22:01

1 stop9h 07m

₹ 19,265

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

10:08-22:07

1 stop9h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/9

08:00-15:52

1 stop9h 52m

₹ 20,667

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 2/10

06:00-12:18

Nonstop4h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/10

06:45-09:24

Nonstop4h 39m

₹ 22,155

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 19/8

23:08-05:24

Nonstop4h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 27/8

08:30-11:04

Nonstop4h 34m

₹ 22,418

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Fri 16/1

06:00-17:50

1 stop9h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/1

07:45-15:52

1 stop10h 07m

₹ 23,819

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

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 ₹ 25,045. The month of January is another great option to travel to Chicago, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around ₹ 26,884.

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 ₹ 15,618. 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 ₹ 76,278.

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 ₹ 30,577. 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 ₹ 38,878. 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 ₹ 32,058 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 ₹ 25,395 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.

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

As of August 2025, prices for San Francisco to Chicago flights are approximately 7% 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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  • 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 13m.

  • 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?

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

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