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$59+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to San Francisco Bay Area

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CHI — SFO
Nov 19 — Nov 261
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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 November 14, 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 November 14, 2024.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Fri 12/133:21 pmORD - SJC
1 stop6h 28mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/168:44 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop6h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/13$159
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Fri 12/69:53 pmORD - SJC
1 stop11h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/82:28 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop8h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$161
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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 12/67:15 amMDW - SJC
1 stop6h 53mFrontier
Mon 12/92:28 pmSJC - MDW
1 stop7h 45mFrontier
Deal found 11/14$168
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Thu 12/57:25 amORD - SJC
1 stop6h 43mFrontier
Sun 12/82:28 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop8h 11mFrontier
Deal found 11/13$168
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/133:21 pmORD - STS
1 stop9h 12mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1911:24 amSTS - ORD
1 stop16h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$177
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Sun 12/228:41 pmMDW - SFO
1 stop13h 06mFrontier
Tue 12/3110:41 amSFO - MDW
1 stop11h 46mFrontier
Deal found 11/14$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Thu 12/125:59 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 59mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/169:10 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop13h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$198
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Thu 11/212:20 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/2410:44 pmSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/14$199
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. 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.
Tue 12/178:26 pmORD - SFO
1 stop13h 21mFrontier
Wed 12/253:03 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop26h 31mFrontier
Deal found 11/14$204
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/185:59 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 59mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/15:55 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop9h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/13$206
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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.
Wed 12/114:50 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 40mSouthwest
Tue 12/179:55 amSFO - MDW
1 stop8h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 11/13$237
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Thu 12/53:21 pmORD - OAK
1 stop9h 44mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/65:25 amOAK - ORD
1 stop7h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/13$238

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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.

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ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/13

3:21 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop6h 28m

San Jose

Mon 12/16

8:44 pm-5:30 am

1 stop6h 46m

$159

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/6

9:53 pm-7:46 am

1 stop11h 53m

San Jose

Sun 12/8

2:28 pm-12:39 am

1 stop8h 11m

$161

ChicagoSan Jose

MDW - SJC

MDWSJC

Chicago Midway

Fri 12/6

7:15 am-12:08 pm

1 stop6h 53m

San Jose

Mon 12/9

2:28 pm-12:13 am

1 stop7h 45m

$168

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/5

7:25 am-12:08 pm

1 stop6h 43m

San Jose

Wed 12/18

1:20 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$168

ChicagoSanta Rosa

ORD - STS

ORDSTS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/13

3:21 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop9h 12m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Thu 12/19

11:24 am-5:30 am

1 stop16h 06m

$177

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Sun 12/22

8:41 pm-7:47 am

1 stop13h 06m

San Francisco

Tue 12/31

10:41 am-12:27 am

1 stop11h 46m

$198

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/25

4:48 pm-12:34 am

1 stop9h 46m

San Francisco

Fri 11/29

6:00 am-12:22 pm

1 stop28h 22m

$198

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/12

5:59 pm-8:58 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

San Francisco

Mon 12/16

9:10 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop13h 39m

$199

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/18

5:59 pm-8:58 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 12/31

8:35 pm-5:30 am

1 stop6h 55m

$206

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/6

8:20 pm-11:08 pm

Nonstop4h 48m

San Francisco

Sat 12/7

10:50 pm-5:06 am

Nonstop4h 16m

$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 $381). 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 November 14, 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 November 14, 2024.

The most flights from CHI to zzXIH are scheduled on a Thursday (72 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 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 November 14, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Frontier, 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
5,045 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

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
5,045 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

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
9,439 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

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
8,788 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

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
7.5
Good
3,447 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

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
9,194 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 Frontier ($59), Spirit Airlines ($64), and Alaska Airlines ($91).

  • 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 ANA (100%), Air China (92%) or Japan Airlines (89%) 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 $999, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $94. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $146.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area?

    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.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area?

    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 $381). 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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$87Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$133Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$138Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$169Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$174Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$228Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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