Popular in | June |
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Cheapest in | October |
Round-trip from | $223 |
One-way from | $95 |
Users have found that leaving on a Friday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 18% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.
To save up to 40% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 47 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from San Francisco to Chicago from $324 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $474 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.
October is one of the best times of the year to fly to Chicago from San Francisco. Prices for October average $321 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $88. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a October flight can save you 22% on your journey compared to booking in June
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Chicago is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 27% on airfare.
Alaska Airlines is one of the most popular airlines used for those traveling from San Francisco to Chicago. Flights on this route from Alaska Airlines typically cost $304.45 RT, a price that is 59% cheaper than the average San Francisco to Chicago flight. The cheapest flight found was $115 RT. San Francisco Airport is the most common San Francisco airport to take off from when flying to Chicago. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Chicago. When flying from San Francisco to Chicago, Alaska Airlines flights are 11% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
If you’re traveling from San Francisco to Chicago, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is American Airlines. Flights from American Airlines traveling this route typically cost $370.46 RT. This price is typically 54% more expensive than other airlines that offer San Francisco to Chicago flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $191. The most popular departure airport in San Francisco when flying to Chicago is San Francisco Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Chicago is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. When flying from San Francisco to Chicago, American Airlines flights are 3% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
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$88 - $241
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San FranciscoChicago Midway
SFO - MDW
SFOMDW
San Francisco
Sat 9/21
Nonstop4h 11m
Chicago Midway
Wed 9/25
Nonstop4h 38m
San FranciscoChicago Midway
SFO - MDW
SFOMDW
San Francisco
Wed 8/21
Nonstop4h 11m
Chicago Midway
Wed 8/28
Nonstop4h 38m
San FranciscoChicago Midway
SFO - MDW
SFOMDW
San Francisco
Sat 8/24
Nonstop4h 11m
Chicago Midway
Wed 8/28
Nonstop4h 38m
San FranciscoChicago O'Hare Intl
SFO - ORD
SFOORD
San Francisco
Sat 8/10
Nonstop4h 21m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 8/13
Nonstop4h 37m
San FranciscoChicago O'Hare Intl
SFO - ORD
SFOORD
San Francisco
Sat 8/10
Nonstop4h 21m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 8/12
1 stop7h 10m
San FranciscoChicago O'Hare Intl
SFO - ORD
SFOORD
San Francisco
Wed 7/24
Nonstop4h 14m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 8/1
Nonstop4h 45m
San FranciscoChicago O'Hare Intl
SFO - ORD
SFOORD
San Francisco
Mon 7/1
1 stop17h 07m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 7/8
1 stop17h 33m
San FranciscoChicago Midway
SFO - MDW
SFOMDW
San Francisco
Wed 10/30
1 stop8h 30m
Chicago Midway
Tue 11/5
1 stop7h 56m
San FranciscoChicago O'Hare Intl
SFO - ORD
SFOORD
San Francisco
Mon 6/3
Nonstop4h 20m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 6/7
Nonstop4h 46m
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago (average of $244). Flying from San Francisco to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $348). 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.
January
$248
February
$244
March
$280
April
$258
May
$278
June
$348
July
$330
August
$274
September
$258
October
$248
November
$270
December
$248
CHI Temperature | 23 - 73.4 °F |
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I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.
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I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.
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I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.
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I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.
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I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.
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I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.
30%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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31%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
18%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
21%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Sunday | 58daily flights |
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Monday | 63daily flights |
Tuesday | 58daily flights |
Wednesday | 55daily flights |
Thursday | 58daily flights |
Friday | 62daily flights |
Saturday | 48daily flights |
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