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$65+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to San Francisco Bay Area

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CHI — SFO
dec. 28 — jan. 41
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za 1/4
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH). 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 december 23, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on december 23, 2024.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
wo 12/2510:00 amORD - SFO
1 stop14h 51mMultiple Airlines
wo 1/16:00 amSFO - ORD
1 stop15h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$307
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ma 12/2310:04 pmMDW - SFO
1 stop28h 17mFrontier
do 1/169:10 pmSFO - MDW
1 stop25h 07mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$310
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
zo 12/299:54 pmORD - SJC
1 stop11h 52mMultiple Airlines
ma 12/3012:30 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop9h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$378
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
zo 12/299:54 pmORD - SJC
1 stop11h 52mSpirit Airlines
di 12/314:29 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop11h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/22$386
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
di 12/316:55 amORD - SFO
1 stop10h 02mFrontier
ma 1/66:00 amSFO - ORD
1 stop15h 46mFrontier
Deal found 12/22$391
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
zo 12/229:00 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 59mAmerican Airlines
wo 1/155:20 amSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
di 12/2412:45 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 50mUnited Airlines
di 12/314:55 pmSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$404
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wo 12/2510:00 amORD - SFO
1 stop14h 51mSun Country Air
ma 12/3011:59 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop15h 39mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/23$410
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
wo 12/2510:27 pmMDW - SJC
1 stop15h 23mFrontier
wo 1/19:52 pmSJC - MDW
1 stop9h 57mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$417
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
zo 12/2212:40 pmORD - SFO
1 stop9h 31mDelta
zo 1/125:55 amSFO - ORD
1 stop8h 18mDelta
Deal found 12/22$442
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
wo 12/256:00 amMDW - SFO
1 stop8h 55mDelta
di 12/3112:00 pmSFO - MDW
1 stop8h 06mDelta
Deal found 12/22$452
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
zo 12/226:56 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop5h 03mAlaska Airlines
wo 1/1511:00 amSFO - ORD
1 stop24h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/22$456

Find flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area 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 december 23, 2024.

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ChicagoOakland

ORD - OAK

ORDOAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

wo 2/12

1:32 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Oakland

wo 2/26

5:10 am-9:44 pm

1 stop14h 34m

$129

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

do 1/9

10:47 pm-4:14 pm

2 stops19h 27m

San Jose

wo 1/15

4:38 pm-5:31 am

2 stops10h 53m

$187

ChicagoSan Jose

MDW - SJC

MDWSJC

Chicago Midway

do 2/6

7:15 am-12:11 pm

1 stop6h 56m

San Jose

do 2/13

8:59 am-12:17 am

2 stops13h 18m

$197

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vr 2/7

10:47 pm-10:41 am

1 stop13h 54m

San Jose

zo 2/16

1:00 pm-5:05 am

1 stop14h 05m

$197

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vr 2/21

7:00 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

San Francisco

di 3/4

10:46 am-4:58 pm

Nonstop4h 12m

$207

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

do 1/23

8:30 am-11:24 am

Nonstop4h 54m

San Francisco

wo 2/26

1:30 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

$208

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

ma 1/13

7:15 am-12:46 pm

1 stop7h 31m

San Francisco

zo 1/19

11:23 am-10:22 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$208

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vr 1/10

7:25 am-12:11 am

1 stop18h 46m

San Francisco

zo 1/12

9:10 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$210

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

do 2/13

7:00 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

San Francisco

zo 2/16

7:59 pm-5:05 am

1 stop7h 06m

$212

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vr 1/24

12:45 pm-3:38 pm

Nonstop4h 53m

San Francisco

ma 1/27

11:59 pm-6:18 am

Nonstop4h 19m

$217

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 CHI to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated december 23, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 december 23, 2024.

The most flights from CHI to zzXIH are scheduled on a Monday (78 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (42 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated december 23, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,549 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,588 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,263 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,020 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,780 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area are Spirit Airlines ($65), Frontier ($89), and Southwest ($99).

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area?

    When deciding which route to take from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco, Chicago Midway - San Francisco or Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Jose as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Consider Air China (100%), ANA (97%) or United Airlines (83%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area? While on average our users pay $929, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $118. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $178.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated december 23, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$90Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$133Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$140Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$174Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$178Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$242Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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