Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chicago from $162
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 15/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Chicago
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (CHI). 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 18 September 2025.
Round-trip from | $315 |
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One-way from | $162 |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $475 |
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to ChicagoExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 September 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
San FranciscoChicago
SFO - ORD
SFOORD
San Francisco
Wed 10/12
08:09-18:54
1 stop8h 45m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 16/12
15:05-21:46
1 stop8h 41m
San FranciscoChicago
SFO - ORD
SFOORD
San Francisco
Tue 4/11
10:35-23:59
1 stop11h 24m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 7/11
14:54-22:18
1 stop9h 24m
San FranciscoChicago
SFO - ORD
SFOORD
San Francisco
Wed 17/12
08:09-18:54
1 stop8h 45m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 15/1
14:59-23:33
1 stop10h 34m
San FranciscoChicago
SFO - ORD
SFOORD
San Francisco
Thu 11/12
06:00-17:18
1 stop9h 18m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 15/12
14:14-22:31
1 stop10h 17m
San FranciscoChicago
SFO - ORD
SFOORD
San Francisco
Tue 14/10
10:26-23:59
1 stop11h 33m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 25/10
06:00-13:44
1 stop9h 44m
San FranciscoChicago
SFO - ORD
SFOORD
San Francisco
Wed 5/11
07:00-23:59
1 stop14h 59m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 8/11
20:59-08:50
1 stop13h 51m
San FranciscoChicago
SFO - ORD
SFOORD
San Francisco
Wed 17/12
08:09-18:54
1 stop8h 45m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 16/1
14:59-20:04
1 stop7h 05m
San FranciscoChicago
SFO - ORD
SFOORD
San Francisco
Wed 22/10
00:35-08:30
1 stop5h 55m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 25/10
07:37-16:05
1 stop10h 28m
San FranciscoChicago
SFO - ORD
SFOORD
San Francisco
Fri 31/10
00:35-11:28
1 stop8h 53m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 8/11
15:50-23:33
2 stops9h 43m
San FranciscoChicago
SFO - ORD
SFOORD
San Francisco
Sat 11/10
06:30-13:05
Nonstop4h 35m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 11/10
19:40-22:31
Nonstop4h 51m
Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Chicago
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.
The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Chicago is 71 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to CHI?
Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 September 2025.
When flying from San Francisco to Chicago, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Chicago
Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 18 September 2025.
The most flights from SFO to CHI are scheduled on a Thursday (91 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (55 on average).
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