O'Hare Intl

$45+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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SFO — ORD
Mar 13 — Mar 201
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to O'Hare Intl

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Round-trip from

$206
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One-way from

$45
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

April

Average price

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From San Francisco Bay Area to Chicago O'Hare Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Chicago O'Hare Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 8, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/712:08 amSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 22mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/152:35 pmORD - SFO
1 stop7h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/7$207
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/58:18 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop6h 43mFrontier
Sat 4/124:20 pmORD - SFO
1 stop8h 48mFrontier
Deal found 3/7$208
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/248:09 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/276:56 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/122:46 pmSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/208:20 amORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/6$211
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/206:55 pmOAK - ORD
1 stop9h 47mSpirit Airlines
Thu 3/278:00 amORD - OAK
1 stop11h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/6$215
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/265:15 amSFO - ORD
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Tue 4/297:00 amORD - SFO
1 stop10h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/6$222
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/308:00 amSFO - ORD
1 stop8h 01mAlaska Airlines
Thu 5/86:58 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/6$227
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1211:52 amSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 24mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 4/197:16 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 59mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/6$232
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/146:00 amSJC - ORD
1 stop6h 16mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/187:00 pmORD - SJC
1 stop18h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/7$232
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/143:53 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop6h 51mFrontier
Wed 3/196:45 amORD - SJC
1 stop10h 18mFrontier
Deal found 3/7$244
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/267:00 amOAK - ORD
1 stop8h 00mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/309:00 amORD - OAK
1 stop8h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/7$246
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/610:59 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop6h 50mDelta
Fri 5/96:20 pmORD - SFO
1 stop7h 49mDelta
Deal found 3/6$257

Find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to O'Hare Intl within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to O'Hare Intl 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 8, 2025.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

O'Hare Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

12:08 am-6:30 am

Nonstop4h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/15

2:35 pm-7:41 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$207

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 4/5

8:18 pm-5:01 am

1 stop6h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/12

4:20 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$208

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Mon 3/24

8:09 pm-5:04 am

1 stop6h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/27

6:56 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

$209

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 4/12

2:46 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/20

8:20 am-11:12 am

Nonstop4h 52m

$211

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Thu 3/20

6:55 pm-6:42 am

1 stop9h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/27

8:00 am-5:55 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$215

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

5:15 am-3:00 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

7:00 am-3:10 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$222

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

6:00 am-6:01 pm

1 stop10h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/9

6:58 pm-9:57 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

$227

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 4/12

11:52 am-6:16 pm

Nonstop4h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/19

7:16 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

$232

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Wed 5/14

6:00 am-2:16 pm

1 stop6h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/18

7:00 pm-11:58 am

1 stop18h 58m

$232

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Mon 3/17

11:40 am-12:57 am

1 stop11h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/19

6:45 am-3:03 pm

1 stop10h 18m

$244

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to O'Hare Intl

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco Bay Area to O'Hare Intl including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from XIH to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 8, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. 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 O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated March 8, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Francisco Bay Area to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco Bay Area to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is $103. On average you can expect to pay $860. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $181.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to O'Hare Intl

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$98Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$100Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$112Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$207Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$212Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$235Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$267Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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