Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
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Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $199 (Orbitz) |
One-way from | $99 (Southwest) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | April |
Average price | $316 |
Good round-trip deal | $238 or less |
Good one-way deal | $118 or less |
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Depart
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Price
ChicagoSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 4/18
6:56 pm-9:55 pm
Nonstop4h 59m
San Francisco
Sun 4/27
11:53 pm-12:06 pm
1 stop10h 13m
ChicagoSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 2/7
7:25 am-12:47 pm
1 stop7h 22m
San Francisco
Fri 2/14
8:10 pm-5:25 pm
1 stop19h 15m
ChicagoSan Francisco
MDW - SFO
MDWSFO
Chicago Midway
Sat 2/15
8:44 pm-2:40 pm
2 stops19h 56m
San Francisco
Sat 2/22
6:00 am-12:17 am
1 stop16h 17m
ChicagoSan Francisco
MDW - SFO
MDWSFO
Chicago Midway
Wed 4/23
4:35 pm-11:20 pm
1 stop8h 45m
San Francisco
Sat 4/26
6:45 am-12:55 pm
Nonstop4h 10m
ChicagoSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 3/5
6:30 am-9:30 am
Nonstop5h 00m
San Francisco
Sun 3/9
5:15 am-11:38 am
Nonstop4h 23m
ChicagoSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 2/15
7:00 pm-10:10 pm
Nonstop5h 10m
San Francisco
Sat 2/22
11:55 pm-6:13 am
Nonstop4h 18m
ChicagoSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 3/6
8:25 pm-11:28 pm
Nonstop5h 03m
San Francisco
Sat 3/8
12:27 am-7:45 am
Nonstop4h 18m
ChicagoSan Francisco
MDW - SFO
MDWSFO
Chicago Midway
Sun 3/2
2:08 pm-7:12 pm
1 stop7h 04m
San Francisco
Sun 3/9
10:45 pm-8:45 am
1 stop8h 00m
ChicagoSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 2/14
7:10 pm-11:51 pm
1 stop6h 41m
San Francisco
Fri 2/21
12:40 am-10:28 am
1 stop7h 48m
ChicagoSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 2/11
5:45 am-11:25 am
1 stop7h 40m
San Francisco
Fri 2/14
5:00 am-2:25 pm
1 stop7h 25m
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Expedia | Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
FlightHub | Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
eDreams | Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
CheapOair | Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars |
Priceline | Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
Mytrip | Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
AranGrant | Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
Cheapflightsfares | Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star |
Kiwi.com | Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
Cheapfaremart | Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 67 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Chicago to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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.
It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to San Francisco in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 7% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
The most flights from CHI to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (57 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 on average).
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 in.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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).
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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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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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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.
Entertainment
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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.
Entertainment
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Food
Boarding
Crew
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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.
Entertainment
Comfort
Food
Boarding
Crew
Overall
Reviews
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.
Dozens of flights are waiting to carry you from the freeways and skyscrapers of Chicago to the fishing piers and historic neighborhoods of San Francisco. A major metropolis along the California coastline, the Bay Area is famous for its maritime atmosphere and architectural marvels such as the Ferry Building Marketplace and the Legion of Honor. Browse direct flights between these two major travel hubs to find a cheap flight to match your travel schedule.
The moment you leave the Windy City behind and step onto the hilly streets San Francisco, the historic Bay Area instantly transports you to a world of cable cars and charming wharfs. Trade the trains of Chicago for the ferries and whale-watching bay cruises of this California city, and enjoy milder winter months with temperatures hovering in the 60's F. Before saying goodbye to the Golden Gate Bridge, don't forget to tour Alcatraz Island and enjoy the catch of the day at one of the bay-side seafood shacks.
The Golden Gate Bridge is just a short flight away, so what's stopping you? Try out our smart search engine to find great flight deals and start planning your San Francisco adventure.
Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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Frontier | Cheapest$89 | Average$219 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% |
Delta | Cheapest$128 | Average$402 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |
United Airlines | Cheapest$141 | Average$336 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |
Alaska Airlines | Cheapest$153 | Average$304 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |
American Airlines | Cheapest$196 | Average$338 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |
Southwest | Cheapest$264 | Average$428 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |