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$65+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to San Francisco Bay Area

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ORD — SFO
Dec 25 — Jan 11
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$123
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$65
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From Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Francisco Bay Area
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco Bay Area
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Tue 12/246:55 amORD - SFO
1 stop27h 04mFrontier
Thu 1/911:49 amSFO - ORD
1 stop10h 00mFrontier
Deal found 12/19$271
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Wed 12/2510:00 amORD - SFO
1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/99:10 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$294
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Fri 12/206:00 amORD - SJC
1 stop7h 45mFrontier
Sun 1/191:11 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop9h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/19$324
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Fri 12/206:00 amORD - SJC
1 stop7h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/312:04 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop16h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$399
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Sun 12/229:00 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 59mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/155:20 amSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/19$403
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Tue 12/247:15 amORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/314:55 pmSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$404
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Tue 12/2410:00 amORD - SFO
1 stop14h 51mSun Country Air
Mon 12/3011:59 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop15h 39mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/18$405
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 12/217:56 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop5h 03mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/157:55 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop15h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/19$412
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Wed 12/259:54 pmORD - OAK
1 stop13h 35mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/97:42 amOAK - ORD
1 stop12h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/19$438
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Sun 12/223:18 pmORD - SFO
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Thu 1/91:30 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop8h 41mDelta
Deal found 12/19$442
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Wed 12/252:55 pmORD - SFO
2 stops8h 55mSouthwest
Fri 1/105:20 amSFO - ORD
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/19$462
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Wed 12/259:54 pmORD - SJC
1 stop13h 41mSpirit Airlines
Wed 1/112:04 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop16h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/19$486

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

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ChicagoOakland

ORD - OAK

ORDOAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/28

1:39 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Oakland

Sat 2/1

7:02 pm-5:31 am

1 stop8h 29m

$123

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/7

7:25 am-12:11 pm

1 stop6h 46m

San Jose

Sun 2/16

1:00 pm-5:05 am

1 stop14h 05m

$197

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/3

10:47 pm-10:41 am

1 stop13h 54m

San Jose

Mon 2/10

9:41 am-5:31 am

2 stops17h 50m

$198

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/9

8:25 pm-11:13 pm

Nonstop4h 48m

San Francisco

Tue 1/21

11:59 pm-6:18 am

Nonstop4h 19m

$207

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/16

7:25 am-12:47 pm

1 stop7h 22m

San Francisco

Tue 2/25

12:16 am-9:51 am

1 stop7h 35m

$208

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/9

12:39 pm-3:28 pm

Nonstop4h 49m

San Francisco

Wed 1/22

5:20 am-11:36 am

Nonstop4h 16m

$209

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/26

7:25 am-12:44 pm

1 stop7h 19m

San Francisco

Mon 3/24

5:59 pm-5:59 am

1 stop10h 00m

$210

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/10

6:55 pm-9:54 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 1/14

7:55 pm-1:07 pm

1 stop15h 12m

$216

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/17

9:18 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop17h 47m

San Jose

Fri 1/24

1:11 pm-12:32 am

1 stop9h 21m

$228

ChicagoOakland

ORD - OAK

ORDOAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/8

9:54 pm-6:47 am

1 stop10h 53m

Oakland

Sat 1/11

7:46 pm-1:07 pm

2 stops15h 21m

$247

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 ORD to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 20, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 20, 2024.

The most flights from ORD to zzXIH are scheduled on a Friday (79 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (43 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 20, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very good
4,821 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

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.

8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

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.

8.0
Very good
9,545 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

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.

8.0
Very good
8,601 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

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.

7.4
Good
9,043 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

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.

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,821 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

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.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco Bay Area are Spirit Airlines ($65), Frontier ($90), and United Airlines ($108).

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco Bay Area are Air China (100%), ANA (97%) and United Airlines (83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 $168.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl 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 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$90Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$133Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$140Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$174Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$178Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$201Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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