San Francisco Bay Area

$75+ Cheap flights from Illinois to San Francisco Bay Area

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ORD — SFO
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated April 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$192
(Travelocity)

One-way from

$75
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$287
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From Illinois to San Francisco Bay Area
One-way flight from Illinois to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Illinois to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2025.

This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/305:56 pmORD - OAK
1 stop7h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/66:40 pmOAK - ORD
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$192
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Tue 5/69:38 pmORD - SJC
2 stops27h 51mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/134:28 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop10h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/3$196
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Thu 5/18:00 amORD - OAK
1 stop11h 35mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/66:40 pmOAK - ORD
1 stop14h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/3$196
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Thu 5/1511:05 amMDW - SFO
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Sat 5/175:20 amSFO - MDW
2 stops9h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 4/3$205
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Thu 5/155:00 pmORD - SFO
1 stop9h 30mSouthwest
Sat 5/177:35 amSFO - ORD
2 stops8h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/3$205
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Wed 5/76:58 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 59mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 5/1211:48 amSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 32mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/4$206
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Thu 5/16:58 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 59mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/1012:43 pmSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/4$207
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 4/308:35 amMDW - OAK
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Tue 5/65:50 amOAK - MDW
Nonstop4h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/3$207
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Sun 5/48:14 pmORD - SJC
1 stop24h 27mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/67:54 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop13h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$210
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/69:00 amORD - OAK
1 stop8h 48mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 5/202:31 pmOAK - ORD
1 stop7h 28mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/4$216
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Sat 4/191:05 pmORD - SFO
1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/206:30 amSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/4$218
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Wed 5/219:00 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/2511:49 pmSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/3$220

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 April 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Illinois

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoOakland

ORD - OAK

ORDOAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/30

5:56 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 48m

Oakland

Tue 5/6

6:40 pm-10:55 am

1 stop14h 15m

$192

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

9:38 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops27h 51m

San Jose

Tue 5/13

4:28 pm-5:25 am

1 stop10h 57m

$196

ChicagoOakland

ORD - OAK

ORDOAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/1

8:00 am-5:35 pm

1 stop11h 35m

Oakland

Tue 5/6

6:40 pm-10:55 am

1 stop14h 15m

$196

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/15

11:05 am-5:05 pm

1 stop8h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 5/17

5:20 am-4:20 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$205

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/15

5:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop9h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 5/17

7:35 am-6:30 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$205

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/7

6:58 pm-9:57 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

11:48 am-6:20 pm

Nonstop4h 32m

$206

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/1

6:58 pm-9:57 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

San Francisco

Sat 5/10

12:43 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

$207

ChicagoOakland

MDW - OAK

MDWOAK

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/30

8:35 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Oakland

Tue 5/6

5:50 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop4h 10m

$207

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

8:14 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop24h 27m

San Jose

Tue 5/6

7:54 pm-10:55 am

1 stop13h 01m

$210

ChicagoOakland

ORD - OAK

ORDOAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

9:00 am-3:48 pm

1 stop8h 48m

Oakland

Tue 5/20

2:31 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$216

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to San Francisco Bay Area

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Illinois to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 IL to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 April 4, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois 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 April 4, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to zzXIH are scheduled on a Friday (78 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (45 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 April 4, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to San Francisco Bay Area, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $75. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Illinois to San Francisco Bay Area for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois 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 Illinois to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 Illinois to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Illinois to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 8 airlines flying from Illinois to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 April 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$78Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$128Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$129Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$140Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$141Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$144Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$197Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$242Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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