Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chicago from $130
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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SFO — CHI
11 May — 18 May1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Sat 11/5
Sat 18/5
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 6 May 2024.
Popular in | June |
|---|---|
Cheapest in | October |
Round-trip from | $1,473 |
One-way from | $198 |
What is the cheapest day to fly return from San Francisco to Chicago?
Travellers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 109% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.
How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago?
Users have found that booking a flight from San Francisco to Chicago at least 47 days early can save you up to 40% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 47 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from San Francisco to Chicago for as little as $489 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $716 for flights departing within the next 3 days.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Chicago?
Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, October can be a great choice for travel to Chicago. Flights to Chicago from San Francisco in October are about $485 on average during October, but can be found for as low as $133.
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Chicago (SFO - CHI)?
Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% on flights from San Francisco to Chicago by exploring options for tickets at midday.
Cheap Delta flights from San Francisco to Chicago
Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between San Francisco and Chicago. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 537,230 searches. Data last updated 6 May 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Delta flights heading from San Francisco to Chicago. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Thu 8/821:45SFO - ORD
1 stop7h 37mDelta
Tue 13/806:00ORD - SFO
1 stop9h 32mDelta
Deal found 6/5$356
Sat 28/913:10SFO - ORD
1 stop6h 37mDelta
Sat 5/1012:19ORD - SFO
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Deal found 6/5$361
Wed 30/1013:20SFO - ORD
1 stop8h 38mDelta
Tue 5/1114:13ORD - SFO
1 stop7h 29mDelta
Deal found 6/5$374
Sun 26/506:00SFO - ORD
1 stop8h 47mDelta
Wed 5/619:30ORD - SFO
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/5$386
Sat 25/512:27SFO - ORD
1 stop9h 38mDelta
Thu 6/619:30ORD - SFO
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/5$403
Sun 26/506:00SFO - ORD
1 stop8h 47mDelta
Wed 19/606:05ORD - SFO
1 stop13h 49mDelta
Deal found 6/5$430
Sun 26/506:00SFO - ORD
1 stop8h 47mDelta
Sat 22/607:45ORD - SFO
1 stop6h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/5$433
Mon 13/500:40SFO - ORD
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Tue 14/519:30ORD - SFO
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/5$462
Tue 14/507:10SFO - ORD
1 stop9h 07mDelta
Wed 15/514:29ORD - SFO
1 stop9h 21mDelta
Deal found 6/5$531
Cheap Frontier flights from San Francisco to Chicago
Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Frontier for the route between San Francisco and Chicago. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 537,230 searches. Data last updated 6 May 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Frontier flights we've found at this time heading from San Francisco to Chicago. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Sun 29/918:18SFO - ORD
1 stop8h 29mFrontier
Thu 3/1019:30ORD - SFO
1 stop7h 58mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$365
Thu 5/900:58SFO - ORD
1 stop22h 05mFrontier
Sun 8/919:30ORD - SFO
1 stop28h 08mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$393
Thu 3/1018:18SFO - ORD
1 stop8h 29mFrontier
Mon 7/1019:30ORD - SFO
1 stop7h 29mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$396
Tue 30/700:22SFO - ORD
1 stop10h 29mFrontier
Mon 5/819:30ORD - SFO
1 stop7h 29mFrontier
Deal found 5/5$519
Cheap San Francisco to Chicago flights in May & June 2024
Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Chicago specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 537,230 searches. Prices were last updated on 6 May 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Chicago in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sun 26/523:57SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 23mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/608:00ORD - SFO
1 stop7h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$299
Sat 25/523:12SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 23mAlaska Airlines
Thu 30/507:00ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$305
Sat 1/623:12SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 23mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/607:00ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$316
Sat 25/523:12SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 23mAlaska Airlines
Wed 29/514:54ORD - SFO
1 stop8h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$319
Sat 1/623:12SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 23mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/608:00ORD - SFO
1 stop9h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$329
Tue 4/623:57SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 23mAlaska Airlines
Thu 6/617:55ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/5$346
Tue 4/623:57SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 23mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/617:55ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$352
Sun 26/523:57SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 23mAlaska Airlines
Wed 19/606:35ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$353
Tue 21/512:27SFO - ORD
1 stop9h 38mDelta
Thu 30/513:45ORD - SFO
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/5$356
San Francisco to Chicago 2024 flight deals
Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Chicago in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 537,230 searches. Data last updated 6 May 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Chicago in 2024 at this time. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 1/1010:27SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 20mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/1017:57ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$264
Sat 3/822:54SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 21mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/806:35ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/5$270
Tue 1/1010:27SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 20mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/1017:57ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$273
Tue 30/723:59SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 21mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/806:35ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/5$278
Tue 9/723:59SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 21mAlaska Airlines
Tue 30/718:20ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$285
Sat 3/822:54SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 21mAlaska Airlines
Thu 8/818:20ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/5$293
Tue 1/1010:27SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 20mAlaska Airlines
Thu 3/1017:57ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$296
Tue 9/719:55SFO - ORD
1 stop7h 20mAlaska Airlines
Tue 23/706:35ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$299
Tue 30/723:59SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 21mAlaska Airlines
Thu 8/818:20ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/5$300
Direct flights to Chicago from San Francisco
Discover direct flight options from San Francisco to Chicago. Find direct flights with no stopovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore direct flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 537,230 searches. Data last updated 6 May 2024.
For a quicker trip, book one of these direct flights from San Francisco to Chicago. Search for alternative flights from San Francisco to Chicago by utilising the search form above.
Tue 1/1010:27SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 20mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/1017:57ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$264
Sat 3/822:54SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 21mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/806:35ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/5$270
Tue 1/1010:27SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 20mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/1017:57ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$273
Tue 30/723:59SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 21mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/806:35ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/5$278
Wed 10/723:59SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 21mAlaska Airlines
Tue 16/706:35ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$285
Sat 3/822:54SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 21mAlaska Airlines
Thu 8/818:20ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/5$293
Tue 1/1010:27SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 20mAlaska Airlines
Thu 3/1017:57ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$296
Wed 24/723:59SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 21mAlaska Airlines
Thu 1/806:35ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/5$300
Tue 21/523:57SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 23mAlaska Airlines
Sun 26/507:00ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/5$305
San Francisco to Chicago flights leaving soon
Find last-minute flight options from San Francisco to Chicago for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 537,230 searches. Data last updated 6 May 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from San Francisco to Chicago should consider booking one of these fares. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Mon 13/500:40SFO - ORD
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Tue 14/519:30ORD - SFO
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/5$462
Tue 14/500:09SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Wed 29/520:14ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$495
Tue 14/519:55SFO - ORD
1 stop6h 50mAlaska Airlines
Sat 18/507:00ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$515
Mon 13/519:55SFO - ORD
1 stop6h 50mAlaska Airlines
Sat 18/507:00ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$522
Tue 14/500:09SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Wed 29/507:10ORD - SFO
1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$528
Tue 14/507:10SFO - ORD
1 stop9h 07mDelta
Wed 15/514:29ORD - SFO
1 stop9h 21mDelta
Deal found 6/5$531
Mon 13/522:45SFO - ORD
1 stop7h 32mDelta
Tue 14/519:30ORD - SFO
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/5$537
Tue 14/518:35SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 18/521:45ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$569
Mon 13/500:40SFO - ORD
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Wed 22/514:29ORD - SFO
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Deal found 6/5$577
One-way flights to Chicago from San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 537,230 searches. Data last updated 6 May 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from San Francisco to Chicago. Users can also find round-trip San Francisco to Chicago flights by using the search form above.
Tue 1/1010:27SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$130
Sat 3/822:54SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$136
Wed 2/1010:27SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$137
Wed 17/723:59SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$143
Tue 6/819:55SFO - ORD
1 stop7h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$149
Tue 4/619:55SFO - ORD
1 stop6h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$157
Thu 8/823:59SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$159
Mon 30/923:59SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$160
Sat 25/523:12SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/5$163
Find flights from San Francisco to Chicago within your budget
Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 537,230 searches. Data last updated 6 May 2024.
Fly from
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Budget
$264 - $429
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San FranciscoChicago O'Hare Intl
SFO - ORD
SFOORD
San Francisco
Tue 1/10
Nonstop4h 20m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 5/10
Nonstop4h 43m
$264
San FranciscoChicago O'Hare Intl
SFO - ORD
SFOORD
San Francisco
Sat 3/8
Nonstop4h 21m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 10/8
Nonstop4h 37m
$270
San FranciscoChicago O'Hare Intl
SFO - ORD
SFOORD
San Francisco
Tue 1/10
Nonstop4h 20m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 8/10
Nonstop4h 43m
$273
San FranciscoChicago O'Hare Intl
SFO - ORD
SFOORD
San Francisco
Mon 30/9
Nonstop4h 14m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 5/10
Nonstop4h 38m
$325
San FranciscoChicago O'Hare Intl
SFO - ORD
SFOORD
San Francisco
Sat 28/9
Nonstop4h 25m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 5/10
Nonstop4h 34m
$332
San FranciscoChicago O'Hare Intl
SFO - ORD
SFOORD
San Francisco
Thu 8/8
1 stop7h 37m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 13/8
1 stop9h 32m
$356
San FranciscoChicago O'Hare Intl
SFO - ORD
SFOORD
San Francisco
Sun 29/9
1 stop8h 29m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 3/10
1 stop7h 58m
$365
San FranciscoChicago O'Hare Intl
SFO - ORD
SFOORD
San Francisco
Fri 12/7
1 stop18h 40m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 18/7
1 stop15h 41m
$385
San FranciscoChicago O'Hare Intl
SFO - ORD
SFOORD
San Francisco
Sat 31/8
Nonstop4h 15m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 3/9
Nonstop4h 41m
$429
When is the best time to 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 3 May 2024.
The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Chicago is 46 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.
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Chicago?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from San Francisco to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Chicago flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Average price of flights to Chicago by month
Plan your trip from San Francisco to Chicago by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Francisco to Chicago is currently $148 while a return flight costs $333. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.
Temperature and rainfall in Chicago by month
Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.
CHI Temperature | -5 - 23 °C |
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Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated 6 May 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Frontier and United Airlines from San Francisco to Chicago have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
6,082 reviews
Food
7.3
Boarding
8.3
Overall
8.2
Crew
8.7
Comfort
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 10
I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.
Southwest
6,082 reviews
Southwest
6,082 reviews
Food
7.3
Boarding
8.3
Overall
8.2
Crew
8.7
Comfort
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 10
I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.
9,137 reviews
Southwest
6,082 reviews
Food
7.3
Boarding
8.3
Overall
8.2
Crew
8.7
Comfort
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 10
I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.
10,818 reviews
Southwest
6,082 reviews
Food
7.3
Boarding
8.3
Overall
8.2
Crew
8.7
Comfort
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 10
I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.
11,090 reviews
Southwest
6,082 reviews
Food
7.3
Boarding
8.3
Overall
8.2
Crew
8.7
Comfort
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 10
I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.
14,697 reviews
Southwest
6,082 reviews
Food
7.3
Boarding
8.3
Overall
8.2
Crew
8.7
Comfort
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 10
I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.
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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Chicago
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Search flights from San Francisco to Chicago by cabin class
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Hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Chicago
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 6 May 2024.
| 18%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
|---|---|
| 45%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 18%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 19%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Midnight
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Midday
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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 6 May 2024.
| Monday | 63daily flights |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 58daily flights |
| Wednesday | 55daily flights |
| Thursday | 58daily flights |
| Friday | 62daily flights |
| Saturday | 48daily flights |
| Sunday | 58daily flights |
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