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Cheap flights from Chicago to San Francisco from US$95
United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago to San Francisco, about 116 flights a week. The flight takes around 4h 52m, and the cheapest one-way fare we found recently is US$95 on 17 Nov.
Direct flights available ~116 flights a week 4h 52m Cheapest in November Prices checked 13 days ago
Chicago to San Francisco at a glance
Cheapest one-wayUS$95Frontier Airlines · 1 stop · Tue 17 NovCheapest returnUS$166Fri 20 Nov – Sun 22 NovFastest flight4h 52mAmerican Airlines · nonstop
Nonstop flights116/wkUnited Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Airlines flying nonstop from Chicago to San Francisco
3 airlines on this route, about 116 flights a week in total (observed over the last 4 weeks).
Cheapest dates from Chicago to San Francisco
The lowest one-way fares found recently, cheapest first. Prices change; click through for the live fare.
Frontier Airlines1 stop via DENTue 17 Nov
One-way fromUS$95
Frontier Airlines1 stop via LASWed 2 Dec
One-way fromUS$113
Frontier Airlines1 stop via LASTue 1 Dec
One-way fromUS$114
Frontier Airlines1 stop via LASThu 10 Dec
One-way fromUS$123
UAUnited Airlines1 stop via LAX
Sun 15 Nov
One-way fromUS$130
Frontier Airlines1 stop via DENSat 14 Nov
One-way fromUS$136
Frontier Airlines1 stop via DENMon 9 Nov
One-way fromUS$139
Frontier Airlines1 stop via DENWed 4 Nov
One-way fromUS$140
Cheapest month to fly from Chicago to San Francisco
Lowest one-way fare found for each month: November is cheapest, June the most expensive.
Good to know
- Distance
- 2,965 km1,841 miles
- Flight time
- 4h 52mfastest found
- Time difference
- -2hSan Francisco vs Chicago
- Currency in San Francisco
- USD
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → SFO
Flights from Chicago to San Francisco: questions answered
How much is a flight from Chicago to San Francisco?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is US$95 with 1 stop, departing in November. Return trips start from US$166. Prices change constantly, so search your dates for the live fare.
Are there direct flights from Chicago to San Francisco?
Yes. United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly this route nonstop, with about 116 flights a week in each direction.
How long is the flight from Chicago to San Francisco?
A nonstop flight covers 2,965 km and takes around 4h 52m.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to San Francisco?
November has the lowest fare we found (US$95), while June is the most expensive (US$182).
Which airlines fly from Chicago to San Francisco?
United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines operate nonstop flights on this route.
Which airports serve Chicago and San Francisco?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Chicago and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 2 hours behind Chicago.
