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San Francisco Intl. Airport to Chicago flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Chicago over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from HK$559 and round-trip from HK$1,382. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SFO 7:13 AM
        4h 31m
        Nonstop
        ORD 1:44 PM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Nov 14 | American Airlines
        ORD 1:24 PM
        4h 55m
        Nonstop
        SFO 4:19 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 16 | American Airlines
        HK$1,815 HK$2,504
        28% off
        28% off
        HK$2,504 HK$1,815
      • SFO 11:39 PM
        4h 20m
        Nonstop
        ORD 5:59 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Fri, Nov 6 | American Airlines
        ORD 9:45 AM
        5h 1m
        Nonstop
        SFO 12:46 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 8 | American Airlines
        HK$1,953 HK$2,504
        22% off
        22% off
        HK$2,504 HK$1,953
      • SFO 11:42 AM
        22h 15m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:57 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Fri, Nov 6 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 11:06 AM
        15h 9m
        1 stop
        SFO 12:15 AM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 8 | Frontier Airlines
        HK$1,382 HK$2,504
        45% off
        45% off
        HK$2,504 HK$1,382
      • SFO 9:00 PM
        6h 42m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:42 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Oct 21 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 11:06 AM
        7h 51m
        1 stop
        SFO 4:57 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 23 | Frontier Airlines
        HK$1,414
        44% off
        HK$2,504 HK$1,414
      • SFO 1:49 PM
        13h 12m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:01 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Dec 9 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 7:25 AM
        28h 14m
        1 stop
        SFO 9:39 AM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 16 | Frontier Airlines
        HK$1,607
        36% off
        HK$2,504 HK$1,607
      • SFO 11:59 PM
        7h 36m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:35 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Oct 28 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 6:30 AM
        6h 47m
        1 stop
        SFO 11:17 AM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 30 | Frontier Airlines
        HK$1,664
        34% off
        HK$2,504 HK$1,664
      • SFO 6:30 PM
        8h 29m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:59 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Fri, Dec 4 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 6:21 AM
        9h 32m
        1 stop
        SFO 1:53 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Dec 11 | Frontier Airlines
        HK$1,679
        33% off
        HK$2,504 HK$1,679
      • SFO 6:51 PM
        8h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:01 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Dec 7 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 6:21 AM
        7h 31m
        1 stop
        SFO 11:52 AM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Dec 11 | Frontier Airlines
        HK$1,679
        33% off
        HK$2,504 HK$1,679
      • SFO 2:15 PM
        7h 19m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:34 PM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Fri, Nov 6 | Delta Air Lines
        ORD 11:06 AM
        7h 51m
        1 stop
        SFO 4:57 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 8 | Frontier Airlines
        HK$1,699
        32% off
        HK$2,504 HK$1,699
      • SFO 10:39 AM
        12h 14m
        1 stop
        ORD 12:53 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Dec 5 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 6:21 AM
        9h 32m
        1 stop
        SFO 1:53 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Dec 11 | Frontier Airlines
        HK$1,702
        32% off
        HK$2,504 HK$1,702
      • SFO 5:45 PM
        9h 55m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:40 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Oct 28 | Alaska Airlines
        ORD 7:20 AM
        7h 21m
        1 stop
        SFO 12:41 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 30 | Alaska Airlines
        HK$1,708
        32% off
        HK$2,504 HK$1,708
      • SFO 11:52 PM
        7h 43m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:35 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Nov 18 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 6:30 AM
        6h 47m
        1 stop
        SFO 11:17 AM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 20 | Frontier Airlines
        HK$1,710
        32% off
        HK$2,504 HK$1,710
      • SFO 12:39 PM
        9h 20m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:59 PM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Dec 9 | Alaska Airlines
        ORD 9:00 AM
        11h 7m
        1 stop
        SFO 6:07 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Dec 11 | Alaska Airlines
        HK$1,711
        32% off
        HK$2,504 HK$1,711
      • SFO 2:44 PM
        7h 5m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:49 PM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Nov 18 | Alaska Airlines
        ORD 9:30 AM
        10h 31m
        1 stop
        SFO 6:01 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 20 | Alaska Airlines
        HK$1,715
        32% off
        HK$2,504 HK$1,715
      • SFO 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 2:00 PM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Oct 15 | Normal Airline
        CHI 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SFO 4:00 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 17 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SFO 5:27 PM
        4h 28m
        Nonstop
        ORD 11:55 PM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Oct 29 | American Airlines
        HK$908 HK$1,166
        22% off
        22% off
        HK$1,166 HK$908
      • SFO 2:18 PM
        4h 37m
        Nonstop
        ORD 8:55 PM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Nov 2 | American Airlines
        HK$908 HK$1,166
        22% off
        22% off
        HK$1,166 HK$908
      • SFO 8:47 AM
        4h 29m
        Nonstop
        ORD 3:16 PM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Nov 28 | American Airlines
        HK$909 HK$1,166
        22% off
        22% off
        HK$1,166 HK$909
      • SFO 5:00 PM
        5h 54m
        1 stop
        ORD 12:54 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Dec 10 | Frontier Airlines
        HK$559
        52% off
        HK$1,166 HK$559
      • SFO 6:51 PM
        8h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:01 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Dec 7 | Frontier Airlines
        HK$627
        46% off
        HK$1,166 HK$627
      • SFO 2:37 PM
        12h 24m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:01 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Fri, Dec 11 | Frontier Airlines
        HK$663
        43% off
        HK$1,166 HK$663
      • SFO 10:05 PM
        9h 55m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:00 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Nov 2 | Frontier Airlines
        HK$749
        36% off
        HK$1,166 HK$749
      • SFO 10:20 PM
        8h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:00 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Fri, Nov 13 | Frontier Airlines
        HK$770
        34% off
        HK$1,166 HK$770
      • SFO 12:41 PM
        14h 18m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:59 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Dec 3 | Frontier Airlines
        HK$795
        32% off
        HK$1,166 HK$795
      • SFO 3:07 PM
        13h 7m
        1 stop
        ORD 6:14 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Nov 28 | Alaska Airlines
        HK$889
        24% off
        HK$1,166 HK$889
      • SFO 11:45 PM
        11h 59m
        1 stop
        ORD 1:44 PM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetblue Airways
        HK$909
        22% off
        HK$1,166 HK$909
      • SFO 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 2:00 PM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Oct 15 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Chicago 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 San Francisco Intl. Airport to Chicago

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

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

According to Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest month for one-way flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Chicago is April, with an average price of HK$1,688. In contrast, the most expensive month is usually November, with an average price of HK$2,781.

HK$2,781
HK$2,235
HK$1,688
HK$1,142
    Cheapest
  • HK$2,180
    Oct
  • HK$2,781
    Nov
  • HK$2,394
    Dec
  • HK$2,693
    Jan
  • HK$1,846
    Feb
  • HK$2,314
    Mar
  • HK$1,688
    Apr
  • HK$2,002
    May
  • HK$2,287
    Jun
  • HK$2,093
    Jul
  • HK$1,934
    Aug
  • HK$1,952
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Chicago 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 San Francisco Intl. Airport to Chicago is Tuesday, with average fares usually lower than on other days. Avoid flying on Sunday, as ticket prices are typically highest that day.

HK$2,671
HK$2,211
HK$1,751
HK$1,291
  • HK$2,134
    Mon
  • HK$1,751
    Tue
  • HK$1,978
    Wed
  • HK$2,356
    Thu
  • HK$2,074
    Fri
  • HK$1,812
    Sat
  • HK$2,671
    Sun

Which airlines are the most popular for San Francisco Intl. Airport to Chicago flights?

The most popular airlines flying from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Chicago are American Airlines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines, among 4 carriers on this route. Frontier Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Flight Schedule from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Chicago

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

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Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AA2614

    San Francisco Intl. Airport

    6:10 AM

    SFO

    4h 19m

    12:29 PM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S
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  2. F91094

    San Francisco Intl. Airport

    9:23 PM

    SFO

    2h 35m

    Nonstop

    12:58 AM

    DEN

    S - - W T - -
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  3. F93174

    Denver International Airport

    8:55 PM

    DEN

    2h 26m

    Nonstop

    12:21 AM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  4. F92930

    San Francisco Intl. Airport

    11:52 PM

    SFO

    3h 38m

    Nonstop

    5:30 AM

    DFW

    S M T W T F S
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  5. F91342

    Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    3:45 PM

    DFW

    2h 47m

    Nonstop

    6:32 PM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  6. F94402

    San Francisco Intl. Airport

    10:19 PM

    SFO

    1h 44m

    Nonstop

    12:03 AM

    LAS

    - M - W - F S
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  7. F92146

    Harry Reid Intl. Airport

    11:50 PM

    LAS

    3h 48m

    Nonstop

    5:38 AM

    ORD

    S - - W T - S

  8. DL772

    San Francisco Intl. Airport

    6:00 AM

    SFO

    4h 36m

    Nonstop

    1:36 PM

    DTW

    S M T W T F S
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  9. DL2358

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    4:10 PM

    DTW

    1h 27m

    Nonstop

    4:37 PM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  10. DL2178

    San Francisco Intl. Airport

    6:15 AM

    SFO

    3h 42m

    Nonstop

    11:57 AM

    MSP

    S M T W T F S
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  11. DL4714

    Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport

    3:08 PM

    MSP

    1h 39m

    Nonstop

    4:47 PM

    MDW

    S M T W T F S

  12. DL335

    San Francisco Intl. Airport

    10:59 PM

    SFO

    4h 31m

    Nonstop

    6:30 AM

    DTW

    S M T W T F S
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  13. DL4684

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    9:10 AM

    DTW

    1h 36m

    Nonstop

    9:46 AM

    MDW

    S M T W T F S

  14. F92858

    San Francisco Intl. Airport

    9:20 PM

    SFO

    1h 27m

    Nonstop

    10:47 PM

    LAX

    S M T W T F S
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  15. F92446

    Los Angeles Intl. Airport

    11:59 PM

    LAX

    4h 15m

    Nonstop

    6:14 AM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  16. F92930

    San Francisco Intl. Airport

    11:52 PM

    SFO

    3h 38m

    Nonstop

    5:30 AM

    DFW

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  17. F92882

    Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    5:15 AM

    DFW

    2h 22m

    Nonstop

    7:37 AM

    MDW

    S M T W T F S

  18. F93436

    San Francisco Intl. Airport

    3:41 PM

    SFO

    2h 39m

    Nonstop

    7:20 PM

    DEN

    - M T - - F -
    Search

  19. F93174

    Denver International Airport

    8:55 PM

    DEN

    2h 26m

    Nonstop

    12:21 AM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S
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What to know about flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Chicago?

Cheapest round-trip ticket price HK$1,790
Cheapest one-way flight price HK$559
Off-season for travel November
Peak season for travel July

FAQs for San Francisco Intl. Airport to Chicago Flights

  • When is peak season for travel to Chicago?

    ؜The peak travel time for visiting Chicago is October. During this time, flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Chicago are the most expensive. Cheap tickets can still be booked on Trip.com.
  • Flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to O'Hare International Airport (CHI) take around 4 hours 18 minutes.
  • The earliest flight departs from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) at 05:10 and arrives in Chicago (ORD) at 11:30.
  • The latest flight departs from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) at 21:40 and arrives in Chicago (ORD) at 04:00.
    • The distance from O'Hare International Airport to downtown is about 25 km. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Chicago Midway International Airport to downtown is about 14 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • Yes. United Airlines and American Airlines operate direct flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Chicago. The average flight time is approximately 4 hours 14 minutes, with about 18 flights per week. Actual schedules may vary by season.
  • The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Chicago currently starts from HK$559, with round-trip fares from HK$1,382. The lowest fare is offered by Frontier Airlines departing on Thu, Dec 10; prices are subject to availability.
  • Yes. The average flight time from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Chicago is about 3 hours 50 minutes. Actual flight time may vary due to routing, weather, and air traffic.
  • Currently, multiple airlines offer flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Chicago, including: American Airlines United Airlines Frontier Airlines Alaska Airlines Delta Air Lines The selected airlines are based on Trip.com user booking data from the past 90 days.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Chicago is HK$1,645, and the average round-trip fare is HK$3,059. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Chicago are usually cheapest in April, with an average one-way fare of about HK$1,645. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • The earliest flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Chicago departs at 00:35, and the latest one departs at 23:40. There are approximately 23 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before your trip.
  • Flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Chicago usually arrive at Chicago Midway International Airport and O'Hare International Airport. O'Hare International Airport is the most convenient option for this route.

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