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Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €76 and round-trip from €156. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • MDW 1:12 PM
        11h 13m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:25 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 17 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 7:25 PM
        9h 9m
        1 stop
        ORD 6:34 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Oct 20 | Frontier Airlines
        €156 €430
        64% off
        64% off
        €430 €156
      • MDW 9:09 AM
        9h 29m
        1 stop
        SFO 4:38 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 29 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 6:30 PM
        8h 29m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:59 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Fri, Dec 4 | Frontier Airlines
        €158 €430
        63% off
        63% off
        €430 €158
      • MDW 6:15 AM
        13h 40m
        1 stop
        SFO 5:55 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 16 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 6:00 AM
        16h 24m
        1 stop
        ORD 12:24 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Oct 20 | Frontier Airlines
        €160 €430
        63% off
        63% off
        €430 €160
      • MDW 12:03 PM
        9h 44m
        1 stop
        SFO 7:47 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 2 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 8:00 AM
        25h 57m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:57 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Nov 7 | Frontier Airlines
        €161
        63% off
        €430 €161
      • MDW 7:25 AM
        12h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 6:10 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 17 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 6:02 AM
        16h 19m
        1 stop
        ORD 12:21 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Nov 19 | Frontier Airlines
        €172
        60% off
        €430 €172
      • MDW 12:27 PM
        12h 2m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:29 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 31 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 2:21 PM
        12h 52m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:13 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Sun, Nov 1 | Frontier Airlines
        €173
        60% off
        €430 €173
      • MDW 12:20 PM
        12h 9m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:29 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 15 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 2:21 PM
        12h 52m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:13 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Nov 19 | Frontier Airlines
        €177
        59% off
        €430 €177
      • MDW 6:08 AM
        14h 2m
        1 stop
        SFO 6:10 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 13 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 2:21 PM
        12h 52m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:13 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Nov 19 | Frontier Airlines
        €177
        59% off
        €430 €177
      • MDW 9:53 AM
        10h 17m
        1 stop
        SFO 6:10 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 30 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 2:21 PM
        12h 52m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:13 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Sun, Nov 1 | Frontier Airlines
        €178
        59% off
        €430 €178
      • MDW 6:08 AM
        14h 2m
        1 stop
        SFO 6:10 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 14 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 10:23 PM
        28h 50m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:13 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Nov 18 | Frontier Airlines
        €179
        57% off
        €430 €179
      • MDW 12:20 PM
        12h 9m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:29 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 1 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 11:52 PM
        9h 30m
        1 stop
        MDW 11:22 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Nov 5 | Frontier Airlines
        €239
        44% off
        €430 €239
      • MDW 6:15 AM
        13h 40m
        1 stop
        SFO 5:55 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Oct 13 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 12:00 PM
        10h 24m
        1 stop
        ORD 12:24 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Oct 15 | Frontier Airlines
        €391
        9% off
        €430 €391
      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SFO 2:00 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 14 | Normal Airline
        SFO 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CHI 4:00 PM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
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      • MDW 6:15 AM
        13h 40m
        1 stop
        SFO 5:55 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 23 | Frontier Airlines
        €76 €115
        34% off
        34% off
        €115 €76
      • MDW 12:20 PM
        12h 9m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:29 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 10 | Frontier Airlines
        €92 €115
        20% off
        20% off
        €115 €92
      • MDW 1:12 PM
        11h 13m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:25 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 29 | Frontier Airlines
        €94 €115
        18% off
        18% off
        €115 €94
      • MDW 6:15 AM
        13h 40m
        1 stop
        SFO 5:55 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Oct 27 | Frontier Airlines
        €94
        18% off
        €115 €94
      • MDW 1:12 PM
        11h 13m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:25 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Sun, Oct 18 | Frontier Airlines
        €96
        17% off
        €115 €96
      • MDW 6:15 AM
        13h 40m
        1 stop
        SFO 5:55 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 26 | Frontier Airlines
        €103
        10% off
        €115 €103
      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SFO 2:00 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 14 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport, the best time to buy is in March, with an average price of €76. You’ll want to avoid February, when the average price can reach as high as €315.

€315
€196
€76
0
    Cheapest
  • €315
    Feb
  • €76
    Mar
  • €154
    Apr
  • €178
    May
  • €169
    Jun
  • €160
    Jul
  • €193
    Aug
  • €159
    Sep
  • €158
    Oct
  • €136
    Nov
  • €170
    Dec
  • €158
    Jan

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport is Saturday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Sunday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

€254
€196
€138
€80
    Cheapest
  • €189
    Mon
  • €193
    Tue
  • €184
    Wed
  • €147
    Thu
  • €158
    Fri
  • €138
    Sat
  • €254
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport is Frontier Airlines (from €76) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Frontier Airlines
From €76
Delta Air Lines
From €101
Hahn Air
From €152

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What is the flight schedule from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Chicago to San Francisco and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. DL4688

    Chicago Midway International Airport

    1:27 PM

    MDW

    1h 15m

    Nonstop

    3:42 PM

    DTW

    S M T W T F S
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  2. DL442

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    4:35 PM

    DTW

    5h 13m

    Nonstop

    6:48 PM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  3. DL1285

    Chicago Midway International Airport

    6:00 AM

    MDW

    2h

    Nonstop

    9:00 AM

    ATL

    S M T W T F S
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  4. DL672

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    9:40 AM

    ATL

    5h 19m

    Nonstop

    11:59 AM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  5. DL4714

    Chicago Midway International Airport

    5:31 PM

    MDW

    1h 44m

    Nonstop

    7:15 PM

    MSP

    S M T W T F S
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  6. DL2089

    Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport

    9:50 PM

    MSP

    4h 14m

    Nonstop

    12:04 AM

    SFO

    - - T W T - S

  7. DL5469

    Chicago Midway International Airport

    9:20 AM

    MDW

    1h 39m

    Nonstop

    10:59 AM

    MSP

    S M T W T F S
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  8. DL756

    Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport

    3:07 PM

    MSP

    4h 8m

    Nonstop

    5:15 PM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  9. DL1063

    Chicago Midway International Airport

    10:59 AM

    MDW

    1h 54m

    Nonstop

    1:53 PM

    ATL

    S M T W T F S
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  10. DL517

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    5:20 PM

    ATL

    5h 17m

    Nonstop

    7:37 PM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  11. DL2417

    Chicago Midway International Airport

    1:05 PM

    MDW

    1h 56m

    Nonstop

    4:01 PM

    ATL

    S M T W T - S
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  12. DL681

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    7:15 PM

    ATL

    5h 20m

    Nonstop

    9:35 PM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  13. F92999

    Chicago Midway International Airport

    12:30 PM

    MDW

    2h 42m

    Nonstop

    3:12 PM

    DFW

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  14. F93999

    Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    8:15 PM

    DFW

    4h 14m

    Nonstop

    10:29 PM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  15. F92292

    Chicago Midway International Airport

    6:15 AM

    MDW

    2h 14m

    Nonstop

    9:29 AM

    ATL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  16. F91447

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    3:28 PM

    ATL

    5h 27m

    Nonstop

    5:55 PM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S
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About Chicago Midway International Airport and San Francisco Intl. Airport

Learn about Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 2,983.13 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €76
Cheapest return ticket price €156

FAQs for Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport?

    Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport takes about 4 hours 4 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
  • The earliest flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport departs at 09:45, and the last departs at 23:39, with about 5 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €276 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) at 07:20 and arrives in San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) at 12:08.
  • The latest flight departs from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) at 18:35 and arrives in San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) at 21:33.
    • The distance from San Francisco International Airport to downtown is about 17 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport. The distance is around 17 km.
  • One-way flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport currently start from €76, and round-trip fares start from €156. The current lowest fare is a Frontier Airlines flight departing on Fri, Oct 23; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport is €178. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Enter Chicago Midway International Airport and San Francisco Intl. Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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