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O'Hare Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from O'Hare Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $82 and round-trip from $116. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      ORD 6:45 AM
      4h 55m
      Nonstop
      SFO 9:40 AM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 11 | American Airlines
      SFO 6:00 AM
      4h 29m
      Nonstop
      ORD 12:29 PM
      San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Nov 12 | American Airlines
      $227 $258
      12% off
      12% off
      $258 $227
    • ORD 8:56 PM
      5h 3m
      Nonstop
      SFO 11:59 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 2 | American Airlines
      SFO 7:11 AM
      4h 33m
      Nonstop
      ORD 1:44 PM
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Nov 7 | American Airlines
      $232 $258
      10% off
      10% off
      $258 $232
    • ORD 6:30 AM
      6h 47m
      1 stop
      SFO 11:17 AM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 14 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 6:02 AM
      16h 19m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:21 AM
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Nov 17 | Frontier Airlines
      $116 $258
      55% off
      55% off
      $258 $116
    • ORD 6:30 AM
      6h 47m
      1 stop
      SFO 11:17 AM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 3 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 6:02 AM
      16h 19m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:21 AM
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Nov 7 | Frontier Airlines
      $123
      52% off
      $258 $123
    • ORD 6:21 AM
      9h 6m
      1 stop
      SFO 1:27 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 8:32 PM
      6h 29m
      1 stop
      ORD 5:01 AM
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Dec 12 | Frontier Airlines
      $163
      37% off
      $258 $163
    • ORD 6:21 AM
      9h 5m
      1 stop
      SFO 1:26 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 2 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 6:30 PM
      8h 31m
      1 stop
      ORD 5:01 AM
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Dec 8 | Frontier Airlines
      $172
      33% off
      $258 $172
    • ORD 6:21 AM
      9h 6m
      1 stop
      SFO 1:27 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 9 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 6:30 AM
      16h 24m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:54 AM
      San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Dec 16 | Frontier Airlines
      $176
      32% off
      $258 $176
    • ORD 6:21 AM
      29h 19m
      1 stop
      SFO 9:40 AM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 1 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 8:32 PM
      6h 29m
      1 stop
      ORD 5:01 AM
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Dec 5 | Frontier Airlines
      $176
      32% off
      $258 $176
    • ORD 7:25 AM
      14h 6m
      1 stop
      SFO 7:31 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 6:30 PM
      8h 31m
      1 stop
      ORD 5:01 AM
      San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Dec 9 | Frontier Airlines
      $183
      28% off
      $258 $183
    • CHI 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 2:00 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
      SFO 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      CHI 4:00 PM
      San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Nov 4 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      ORD 11:06 AM
      7h 51m
      1 stop
      SFO 4:57 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 18 | Frontier Airlines
      $82 $133
      38% off
      38% off
      $133 $82
    • ORD 6:21 AM
      9h 6m
      1 stop
      SFO 1:27 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | Frontier Airlines
      $86 $133
      35% off
      35% off
      $133 $86
    • ORD 6:21 AM
      29h 19m
      1 stop
      SFO 9:40 AM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 2 | Frontier Airlines
      $96 $133
      28% off
      28% off
      $133 $96
    • ORD 2:13 PM
      7h 37m
      1 stop
      SFO 7:50 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 9 | Alaska Airlines
      $97
      27% off
      $133 $97
    • ORD 9:00 AM
      8h 47m
      1 stop
      SFO 3:47 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 12 | Alaska Airlines
      $97
      27% off
      $133 $97
    • ORD 7:25 AM
      14h 6m
      1 stop
      SFO 7:31 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 12 | Frontier Airlines
      $99
      26% off
      $133 $99
    • ORD 6:21 AM
      9h 6m
      1 stop
      SFO 1:27 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 9 | Frontier Airlines
      $103
      23% off
      $133 $103
    • ORD 6:00 AM
      10h 12m
      1 stop
      SFO 2:12 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 2 | Alaska Airlines
      $104
      22% off
      $133 $104
    • ORD 6:00 AM
      10h 12m
      1 stop
      SFO 2:12 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | Alaska Airlines
      $105
      21% off
      $133 $105
    • CHI 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 2:00 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      ORD 1:24 PM
      5h 6m
      Nonstop
      SFO 4:30 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 9 | American Airlines
      $119 $133
      11% off
      11% off
      $133 $119
    • ORD 8:56 PM
      5h 11m
      Nonstop
      SFO 12:07 AM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 12 | American Airlines
      $119 $133
      11% off
      11% off
      $133 $119
    • ORD 7:00 PM
      5h 11m
      Nonstop
      SFO 10:11 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | American Airlines
      $121 $305
      60% off
      60% off
      $305 $121
    • ORD 1:24 PM
      5h 6m
      Nonstop
      SFO 4:30 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 12 | American Airlines
      $122
      60% off
      $305 $122
    • ORD 3:16 PM
      5h 9m
      Nonstop
      SFO 6:25 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 2 | American Airlines
      $122
      60% off
      $305 $122
    • ORD 8:05 AM
      5h 12m
      Nonstop
      SFO 11:17 AM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 14 | American Airlines
      $126
      59% off
      $305 $126
    • ORD 1:24 PM
      5h 6m
      Nonstop
      SFO 4:30 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 16 | American Airlines
      $149
      51% off
      $305 $149
    • ORD 1:24 PM
      5h 6m
      Nonstop
      SFO 4:30 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 15 | American Airlines
      $170
      44% off
      $305 $170
    • ORD 12:40 PM
      4h 50m
      Nonstop
      SFO 3:30 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Dec 11 | United Airlines
      $176
      53% off
      $374 $176
    • CHI 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 2:00 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      ORD 7:00 PM
      5h 11m
      Nonstop
      SFO 10:11 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | American Airlines
      $121 $305
      60% off
      60% off
      $305 $121
    • ORD 1:24 PM
      5h 6m
      Nonstop
      SFO 4:30 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 12 | American Airlines
      $122 $305
      60% off
      60% off
      $305 $122
    • ORD 3:16 PM
      5h 9m
      Nonstop
      SFO 6:25 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 2 | American Airlines
      $122 $305
      60% off
      60% off
      $305 $122
    • ORD 8:05 AM
      5h 12m
      Nonstop
      SFO 11:17 AM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 14 | American Airlines
      $126
      59% off
      $305 $126
    • ORD 1:24 PM
      5h 6m
      Nonstop
      SFO 4:30 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 16 | American Airlines
      $149
      51% off
      $305 $149
    • ORD 1:24 PM
      5h 6m
      Nonstop
      SFO 4:30 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 15 | American Airlines
      $170
      44% off
      $305 $170
    • ORD 3:13 PM
      5h 8m
      Nonstop
      SFO 6:21 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 26 | American Airlines
      $179
      41% off
      $305 $179
    • ORD 1:24 PM
      5h 6m
      Nonstop
      SFO 4:30 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 3 | American Airlines
      $193
      37% off
      $305 $193
    • ORD 9:45 AM
      5h 8m
      Nonstop
      SFO 12:53 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | American Airlines
      $198
      35% off
      $305 $198
    • CHI 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 2:00 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      ORD 6:45 AM
      4h 55m
      Nonstop
      SFO 9:40 AM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 1 | American Airlines
      $271 $369
      27% off
      27% off
      $369 $271
    • ORD 7:00 PM
      4h 56m
      Nonstop
      SFO 9:56 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 7 | American Airlines
      $274 $369
      26% off
      26% off
      $369 $274
    • ORD 1:24 PM
      4h 55m
      Nonstop
      SFO 4:19 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 4 | American Airlines
      $274 $369
      26% off
      26% off
      $369 $274
    • ORD 1:24 PM
      4h 55m
      Nonstop
      SFO 4:19 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 3 | American Airlines
      $274
      26% off
      $369 $274
    • ORD 7:00 PM
      4h 56m
      Nonstop
      SFO 9:56 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 6 | American Airlines
      $274
      26% off
      $369 $274
    • ORD 8:05 AM
      5h 6m
      Nonstop
      SFO 11:11 AM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 5 | American Airlines
      $281
      24% off
      $369 $281
    • ORD 6:45 AM
      4h 55m
      Nonstop
      SFO 9:40 AM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 2 | American Airlines
      $312
      15% off
      $369 $312
    • ORD 4:35 PM
      4h 53m
      Nonstop
      SFO 7:28 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 6 | United Airlines
      $323
      12% off
      $369 $323
    • ORD 12:42 PM
      4h 53m
      Nonstop
      SFO 3:35 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 7 | United Airlines
      $324
      12% off
      $369 $324
    • CHI 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 2:00 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • ORD 7:00 AM
      4h 47m
      Nonstop
      SFO 9:47 AM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 21 | United Airlines
      $329 $374
      12% off
      12% off
      $374 $329
    • ORD 12:40 PM
      4h 50m
      Nonstop
      SFO 3:30 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Dec 11 | United Airlines
      $176 $374
      53% off
      53% off
      $374 $176
    • ORD 10:25 AM
      4h 50m
      Nonstop
      SFO 1:15 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 14 | United Airlines
      $179 $374
      52% off
      52% off
      $374 $179
    • ORD 10:25 AM
      4h 50m
      Nonstop
      SFO 1:15 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 9 | United Airlines
      $180
      52% off
      $374 $180
    • ORD 10:25 AM
      4h 50m
      Nonstop
      SFO 1:15 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 10 | United Airlines
      $181
      52% off
      $374 $181
    • ORD 12:40 PM
      4h 50m
      Nonstop
      SFO 3:30 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | United Airlines
      $205
      45% off
      $374 $205
    • ORD 10:25 AM
      4h 50m
      Nonstop
      SFO 1:15 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 16 | United Airlines
      $207
      45% off
      $374 $207
    • ORD 10:25 AM
      4h 50m
      Nonstop
      SFO 1:15 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 3 | United Airlines
      $212
      43% off
      $374 $212
    • ORD 10:25 AM
      4h 50m
      Nonstop
      SFO 1:15 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 15 | United Airlines
      $227
      39% off
      $374 $227
    • CHI 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 2:00 PM
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Chicago to San Francisco 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 O'Hare Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from O'Hare Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from O'Hare Intl. 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 O'Hare Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport, the best time to buy is in October, with an average price of $138. You’ll want to avoid November, when the average price can reach as high as $331.

$331
$235
$138
$42
  • $138
    Oct
  • $331
    Nov
  • $316
    Dec
  • $296
    Jan
  • $302
    Feb
  • $300
    Mar
  • $250
    Apr
  • $262
    May
  • $282
    Jun
  • $274
    Jul
  • $285
    Aug
  • $243
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from O'Hare Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from O'Hare Intl. 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 O'Hare Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport is Wednesday, 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.

$342
$288
$234
$180
    Cheapest
  • $317
    Mon
  • $264
    Tue
  • $234
    Wed
  • $288
    Thu
  • $276
    Fri
  • $234
    Sat
  • $342
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from O'Hare Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport is Frontier Airlines (from $81) among 7 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Frontier Airlines
From $81
Alaska Airlines
From $104
American Airlines
From $118
Delta Air Lines
From $119
United Airlines
From $173
Sun Country Airlines
From $190
Jetblue Airways
From $260

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What is the flight schedule from O'Hare Intl. 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. AA1253

    O'Hare Intl. Airport

    6:45 AM

    ORD

    4h 55m

    9:40 AM

    SFO

    S M T W T - S
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  2. AA3246

    O'Hare Intl. Airport

    5:00 PM

    ORD

    5h 14m

    8:14 PM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S
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  3. DL2231

    O'Hare Intl. Airport

    7:15 AM

    ORD

    3h 44m

    Nonstop

    9:59 AM

    SLC

    S M T W T F S
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  4. DL902

    Salt Lake City International Airport

    11:04 AM

    SLC

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    12:19 PM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  5. AS407

    O'Hare Intl. Airport

    3:19 PM

    ORD

    4h 43m

    Nonstop

    6:02 PM

    SEA

    S M T W T F S
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  6. AS590

    Seattle Tacoma Intl. Airport

    7:39 PM

    SEA

    2h 11m

    Nonstop

    9:50 PM

    SFO

    S - - W T - S

  7. AS1447

    O'Hare Intl. Airport

    2:13 PM

    ORD

    4h 38m

    Nonstop

    4:51 PM

    SAN

    S M T W T F S
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  8. AS503

    San Diego International Airport

    6:57 PM

    SAN

    1h 39m

    Nonstop

    8:36 PM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  9. AS587

    O'Hare Intl. Airport

    8:00 AM

    ORD

    4h 41m

    Nonstop

    10:41 AM

    SEA

    S M T W T F S
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  10. AS655

    Seattle Tacoma Intl. Airport

    11:43 AM

    SEA

    2h 27m

    Nonstop

    2:10 PM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  11. DL1147

    O'Hare Intl. Airport

    11:19 AM

    ORD

    1h 59m

    Nonstop

    2:18 PM

    ATL

    S M T W T F S
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  12. DL517

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    4:30 PM

    ATL

    5h 24m

    Nonstop

    6:54 PM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  13. AS1447

    O'Hare Intl. Airport

    2:13 PM

    ORD

    4h 38m

    Nonstop

    4:51 PM

    SAN

    S M T W T F S
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  14. AS1438

    San Diego International Airport

    8:12 PM

    SAN

    1h 45m

    Nonstop

    9:57 PM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  15. F91483

    O'Hare Intl. Airport

    7:45 AM

    ORD

    3h 4m

    Nonstop

    9:49 AM

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
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  16. F93439

    Denver International Airport

    10:42 PM

    DEN

    2h 53m

    Nonstop

    12:35 AM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  17. F91483

    O'Hare Intl. Airport

    7:45 AM

    ORD

    3h 4m

    Nonstop

    9:49 AM

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
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  18. F91229

    Denver International Airport

    7:39 AM

    DEN

    3h

    Nonstop

    9:39 AM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S
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About O'Hare Intl. Airport and San Francisco Intl. Airport

Learn about O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) and San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 2,968.66 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $82
Cheapest return ticket price $116

FAQs for O'Hare Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from O'Hare Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport?

    O'Hare Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport takes about 4 hours 25 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 19 daily flights from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
  • The earliest flight from O'Hare Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport departs at 05:59, and the last departs at 21:57, with about 36 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $256 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) at 06:15 and arrives in San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) at 09:04.
  • The latest flight departs from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) at 21:21 and arrives in San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) at 00:09.
    • 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.
  • United Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 12501 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from O'Hare Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport currently start from $82, and round-trip fares start from $116. The current lowest fare is a Frontier Airlines flight departing on Wed, Nov 18; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. United Airlines and American Airlines operate direct flights from O'Hare Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 4 hours 39 minutes, and around 166 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from O'Hare Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport is $224. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Porter Airlines are the most popular budget airlines flying from O'Hare Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport, with one-way fares starting from $82. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • O'Hare Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport operates around 172 weekly flights, mainly by United Airlines and American Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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