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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from $169

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ORD
10 May — 17 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 April 2026.

Tue 16/614:30
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop6h 48m
Delta
Wed 1/707:45
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 22m
Delta
Deal found 6/4$364
Tue 26/511:25
SFO
-
ORD
2 stops10h 30m
Southwest
Wed 27/516:50
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 6/4$371
Sat 2/516:55
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 34m
United Airlines
Mon 4/507:40
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/4$376
Wed 29/414:50
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Sat 2/507:00
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/4$377
Wed 27/511:25
SFO
-
ORD
2 stops10h 30m
Southwest
Wed 3/610:30
ORD
-
SFO
2 stops11h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 8/4$378
Tue 5/506:20
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Tue 5/519:35
ORD
-
SFO
2 stops17h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/4$380
Wed 13/518:29
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 30m
United Airlines
Sat 16/507:40
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/4$383
Wed 13/513:35
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop8h 22m
Delta
Sat 16/511:09
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop8h 40m
Delta
Deal found 6/4$384
Tue 26/507:20
SFO
-
ORD
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Sat 30/507:00
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/4$386
Tue 28/410:30
SFO
-
ORD
2 stops10h 25m
Southwest
Tue 5/519:35
ORD
-
SFO
2 stops17h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/4$387
Wed 3/605:05
SFO
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 26m
United Airlines
Mon 8/622:45
ORD
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/4$388
Mon 4/513:25
SFO
-
ORD
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Tue 12/516:50
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/4$391

Find flight deals from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 10 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$364

One-way from

$169

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$544

Good one-way deal

$840 or less
Delta
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  • 16/6-30/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 03m total
  • San Francisco to Chicago
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  • United Airlines
  • 5/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 24m total
  • San Francisco to Chicago
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Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 23/5

05:40-14:20

1 stop6h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 30/5

07:00-11:50

1 stop6h 50m

$397

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 30/4

13:25-23:55

2 stops8h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/5

10:30-16:40

2 stops8h 10m

$398

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Fri 1/5

15:20-21:53

Nonstop4h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/5

07:40-10:33

Nonstop4h 53m

$438

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 7/5

23:56-06:20

Nonstop4h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/5

06:20-09:11

Nonstop4h 51m

$449

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Fri 8/5

14:40-21:03

Nonstop4h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 15/5

23:00-01:50

Nonstop4h 50m

$500

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Mon 15/6

00:48-08:35

1 stop5h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 28/6

06:30-13:10

1 stop8h 40m

$515
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 7/5

00:45-07:07

Nonstop4h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 13/5

23:00-01:50

Nonstop4h 50m

$533

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sun 21/6

14:30-23:18

1 stop6h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 29/6

07:35-13:31

1 stop7h 56m

$554

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sun 24/5

10:10-23:55

2 stops11h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 31/5

08:00-14:50

2 stops8h 50m

$566

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Fri 1/5

06:20-18:50

2 stops10h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/5

08:00-17:00

2 stops11h 00m

$598

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on 3 April 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 67 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $177). Flying from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $364). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 April 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 59% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl from San Francisco; the airport handles an average of 71 outbound flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the San Francisco airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl. It is only a 17.7 km journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city centre.

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

    Departing from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport will take you 4h 23m. There are 2963 km between San Francisco and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from San Francisco, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Finnair (100%), Asiana Airlines (91%), Fiji Airways( 89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $266. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $388 on average, our data indicates $911 when flying from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

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    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $177). Flying from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $364). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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