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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chicago from US$102
United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco to Chicago, about 116 flights a week. The flight takes around 4h 34m, and the cheapest one-way fare we found recently is US$102 on 16 Nov.
Direct flights available ~116 flights a week 4h 34m Cheapest in November Prices checked 13 days ago
San Francisco to Chicago at a glance
Cheapest one-wayUS$102Frontier Airlines · 1 stop · Mon 16 NovCheapest returnUS$254Thu 5 Nov – Mon 30 NovFastest flight4h 34mAmerican Airlines · nonstop
Nonstop flights116/wkUnited Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Airlines flying nonstop from San Francisco to Chicago
3 airlines on this route, about 116 flights a week in total (observed over the last 4 weeks).
Cheapest dates from San Francisco to Chicago
The lowest one-way fares found recently, cheapest first. Prices change; click through for the live fare.
Frontier Airlines1 stop via DFWMon 16 Nov
One-way fromUS$102
Alaska Airlines1 stop via SEASat 14 Nov
One-way fromUS$110
Frontier Airlines2 stops via LAX, LASTue 5 Jan
One-way fromUS$128
Frontier Airlines1 stop via LASSun 15 Nov
One-way fromUS$139
Frontier Airlines1 stop via DFWWed 4 Nov
One-way fromUS$140
Frontier Airlines1 stop via LASThu 7 Jan
One-way fromUS$141
Frontier Airlines1 stop via LASMon 23 Nov
One-way fromUS$153
Frontier Airlines1 stop via DENWed 25 Nov
One-way fromUS$160
Cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Chicago
Lowest one-way fare found for each month: November is cheapest, March the most expensive.
Good to know
- Distance
- 2,965 km1,841 miles
- Flight time
- 4h 34mfastest found
- Time difference
- +2hChicago vs San Francisco
- Currency in Chicago
- USD
- Airports
- SFO → ORD, MDW, RFD
Flights from San Francisco to Chicago: questions answered
How much is a flight from San Francisco to Chicago?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is US$102 with 1 stop, departing in November. Return trips start from US$254. Prices change constantly, so search your dates for the live fare.
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Chicago?
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 San Francisco to Chicago?
A nonstop flight covers 2,965 km and takes around 4h 34m.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Chicago?
November has the lowest fare we found (US$102), while March is the most expensive (US$183).
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Chicago?
United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines operate nonstop flights on this route.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Chicago?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Chicago?
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
