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

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SFO 11:56 PM
        4h 24m
        Nonstop
        ORD 6:20 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Fri, May 8 | United Airlines
        ORD 10:45 PM
        4h 50m
        Nonstop
        SFO 1:35 AM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, May 11 | United Airlines
        $179 $252
        28% off
        28% off
        $252 $179
      • SFO 8:48 PM
        7h 51m
        1 stop
        ORD 6:39 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, May 6 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 12:05 PM
        12h 59m
        1 stop
        SFO 11:04 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, May 9 | Frontier Airlines
        $182 $252
        28% off
        28% off
        $252 $182
      • SFO 8:48 PM
        7h 51m
        1 stop
        ORD 6:39 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, May 16 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 9:42 PM
        28h 41m
        1 stop
        SFO 12:23 AM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, May 19 | Frontier Airlines
        $198 $252
        21% off
        21% off
        $252 $198
      • SFO 6:00 AM
        12h 32m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:32 PM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, May 20 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 8:46 PM
        26h 18m
        1 stop
        SFO 9:04 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, May 27 | Frontier Airlines
        $198
        21% off
        $252 $198
      • SFO 2:00 PM
        7h 59m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:59 PM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, May 6 | Alaska Airlines
        ORD 5:01 AM
        13h 53m
        1 stop
        SFO 4:54 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, May 8 | Frontier Airlines
        $205
        19% off
        $252 $205
      • SFO 8:21 PM
        7h 58m
        1 stop
        ORD 6:19 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Jun 22 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 7:35 AM
        7h 56m
        1 stop
        SFO 1:31 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Jun 25 | Delta Air Lines
        $208
        17% off
        $252 $208
      • SFO 1:28 PM
        4h 44m
        Nonstop
        ORD 8:12 PM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, May 6 | American Airlines
        ORD 12:05 PM
        12h 59m
        1 stop
        SFO 11:04 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, May 9 | Frontier Airlines
        $211
        16% off
        $252 $211
      • SFO 1:25 PM
        6h 25m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:50 PM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, May 20 | Delta Air Lines
        ORD 5:41 PM
        8h 9m
        1 stop
        SFO 11:50 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, May 27 | Delta Air Lines
        $214
        15% off
        $252 $214
      • SFO 5:55 AM
        8h 52m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:47 PM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Jun 3 | Delta Air Lines
        MDW 3:07 PM
        9h 57m
        1 stop
        SFO 11:04 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Jun 6 | Frontier Airlines
        $216
        14% off
        $252 $216
      • SFO 11:28 PM
        4h 17m
        Nonstop
        ORD 5:45 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Fri, May 8 | American Airlines
        ORD 5:01 AM
        13h 53m
        1 stop
        SFO 4:54 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, May 14 | Frontier Airlines
        $216
        14% off
        $252 $216
      • SFO 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 2:00 PM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, May 5 | Normal Airline
        CHI 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SFO 4:00 PM
        Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, May 7 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SFO 6:34 PM
        4h 25m
        Nonstop
        ORD 12:59 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Jun 9 | United Airlines
        $119 $142
        16% off
        16% off
        $142 $119
      • SFO 5:30 AM
        4h 28m
        Nonstop
        ORD 11:58 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, May 20 | American Airlines
        $122 $142
        14% off
        14% off
        $142 $122
      • SFO 11:59 PM
        9h 41m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:40 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, May 11 | Frontier Airlines
        $82 $142
        42% off
        42% off
        $142 $82
      • SFO 5:41 PM
        9h 44m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:25 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, May 9 | Frontier Airlines
        $93
        35% off
        $142 $93
      • SFO 10:55 PM
        9h 21m
        1 stop
        ORD 10:16 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Jun 2 | Delta Air Lines
        $93
        35% off
        $142 $93
      • SFO 5:32 AM
        8h 54m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:26 PM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Jun 23 | Delta Air Lines
        $93
        35% off
        $142 $93
      • SFO 8:48 PM
        7h 51m
        1 stop
        ORD 6:39 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, May 12 | Frontier Airlines
        $94
        34% off
        $142 $94
      • SFO 8:48 PM
        7h 16m
        1 stop
        ORD 6:04 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Jun 2 | Frontier Airlines
        $96
        32% off
        $142 $96
      • SFO 6:00 AM
        12h 37m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:37 PM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, May 23 | Frontier Airlines
        $103
        27% off
        $142 $103
      • SFO 6:00 AM
        12h 37m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:37 PM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, May 13 | Frontier Airlines
        $103
        27% off
        $142 $103
      • SFO 3:31 PM
        13h 16m
        1 stop
        ORD 6:47 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, May 6 | Frontier Airlines
        $105
        26% off
        $142 $105
      • SFO 8:48 PM
        7h 16m
        1 stop
        ORD 6:04 AM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Jun 1 | Frontier Airlines
        $106
        25% off
        $142 $106
      • SFO 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 2:00 PM
        San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, May 5 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from San Francisco 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 O'Hare Intl. Airport

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

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from San Francisco Intl. Airport to O'Hare 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 San Francisco Intl. Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport, the best time to buy is in April, with an average price of $142. You’ll want to avoid November, when the average price can reach as high as $348.

$348
$245
$142
$39
  • $142
    Apr
  • $168
    May
  • $198
    Jun
  • $237
    Jul
  • $214
    Aug
  • $259
    Sep
  • $250
    Oct
  • $348
    Nov
  • $299
    Dec
  • $337
    Jan
  • $231
    Feb
  • $289
    Mar

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from San Francisco Intl. Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from San Francisco Intl. Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, June is typically the cheapest month to find flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport, with an average price of $307. In contrast, November is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $1,060.

$1,060
$684
$307
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    Cheapest
  • $393
    Apr
  • $358
    May
  • $307
    Jun
  • $397
    Jul
  • $381
    Aug
  • $597
    Sep
  • $333
    Oct
  • $1,060
    Nov
  • $408
    Dec
  • $312
    Jan
  • $370
    Feb
  • $535
    Mar

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

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

$319
$247
$175
$103
  • $250
    Mon
  • $175
    Tue
  • $225
    Wed
  • $258
    Thu
  • $272
    Fri
  • $222
    Sat
  • $319
    Sun

Selected Airlines from San Francisco Intl. Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport

See which airlines fly from San Francisco to Chicago. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Frontier Airlines
From $82
Delta Air Lines
From $93
Alaska Airlines
From $115
United Airlines
From $119
American Airlines
From $122
Hahn Air
From $154
Sun Country Airlines
From $182
Jetblue Airways
From $231
Hawaiian Airlines
From $494

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Flight Schedule from San Francisco Intl. Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. UA1763

    San Francisco Intl. Airport

    6:35 PM

    SFO

    2h 31m

    Nonstop

    9:06 PM

    SEA

    S M T W T F S
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  2. UA1763

    Seattle Tacoma Intl. Airport

    10:53 PM

    SEA

    4h 10m

    Nonstop

    5:03 AM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  3. AA2614

    San Francisco Intl. Airport

    6:02 AM

    SFO

    4h 27m

    12:29 PM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S
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  4. F91094

    San Francisco Intl. Airport

    2:07 PM

    SFO

    2h 40m

    Nonstop

    5:47 PM

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
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  5. F93174

    Denver International Airport

    5:56 PM

    DEN

    2h 39m

    Nonstop

    9:35 PM

    ORD

    - - T W T F S

  6. F94402

    San Francisco Intl. Airport

    8:45 PM

    SFO

    1h 43m

    Nonstop

    10:28 PM

    LAS

    - M T - - F -
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  7. F92146

    Harry Reid Intl. Airport

    11:20 PM

    LAS

    3h 47m

    Nonstop

    5:07 AM

    ORD

    S - - - - - -

  8. F92858

    San Francisco Intl. Airport

    6:29 PM

    SFO

    1h 40m

    Nonstop

    8:09 PM

    LAX

    S - - W T - S
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  9. F92446

    Los Angeles Intl. Airport

    11:56 PM

    LAX

    4h 8m

    Nonstop

    6:04 AM

    ORD

    S - T W T F S

  10. DL690

    San Francisco Intl. Airport

    11:35 PM

    SFO

    4h 42m

    Nonstop

    7:17 AM

    ATL

    S M T W T F S
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  11. DL1147

    Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    8:55 AM

    ATL

    2h 9m

    Nonstop

    10:04 AM

    ORD

    S M T W T - S

  12. AS2445

    San Francisco Intl. Airport

    8:45 AM

    SFO

    1h 40m

    Nonstop

    10:25 AM

    SAN

    S M T W T F S
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  13. AS1478

    San Diego International Airport

    12:53 PM

    SAN

    4h 10m

    Nonstop

    7:03 PM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  14. DL2721

    San Francisco Intl. Airport

    6:00 AM

    SFO

    2h 11m

    Nonstop

    8:11 AM

    SEA

    S M T W T F S
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  15. DL637

    Seattle Tacoma Intl. Airport

    10:35 AM

    SEA

    4h 8m

    Nonstop

    4:43 PM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  16. DL640

    San Francisco Intl. Airport

    7:53 AM

    SFO

    4h 42m

    Nonstop

    3:35 PM

    ATL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  17. DL2879

    Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    5:21 PM

    ATL

    2h 25m

    Nonstop

    6:46 PM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  18. DL772

    San Francisco Intl. Airport

    5:36 AM

    SFO

    4h 29m

    Nonstop

    1:05 PM

    DTW

    S M T W T F S
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  19. DL2358

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    3:57 PM

    DTW

    1h 27m

    Nonstop

    4:24 PM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S
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San Francisco Intl. Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport Flights Info

Flight distance2,968.66 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price$82
Cheapest return ticket price$179

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

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

    It takes around 4 hours 32 minutes to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (sfo) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ord).
  • There are around 16 daily flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD).
  • Tickets cost around $246 in July, making it the cheapest month to book. San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $301 in June, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) at 05:10 and arrives in O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) at 11:30.
  • The latest flight departs from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) at 21:40 and arrives in O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) at 04:00.
    • The distance from Chicago 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.
  • The closest airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) is Chicago Midway International Airport. The distance is around 25 km.
  • United Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 10947 flights per month.

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