Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
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Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $207 (Alaska Airlines) |
One-way from | $109 (Southwest) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | April |
Average price | $367 |
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ChicagoSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 2/20
7:00 pm-10:10 pm
Nonstop5h 10m
San Francisco
Wed 2/26
10:46 am-4:58 pm
Nonstop4h 12m
ChicagoSan Francisco
MDW - SFO
MDWSFO
Chicago Midway
Mon 1/13
7:15 am-12:46 pm
1 stop7h 31m
San Francisco
Sun 1/19
11:23 am-10:22 pm
1 stop8h 59m
ChicagoSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 1/23
8:30 am-11:24 am
Nonstop4h 54m
San Francisco
Wed 2/26
1:30 pm-7:45 pm
Nonstop4h 15m
ChicagoSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 1/10
7:25 am-12:11 am
1 stop18h 46m
San Francisco
Sun 1/12
6:05 am-12:35 am
1 stop16h 30m
ChicagoSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 2/13
7:00 pm-10:10 pm
Nonstop5h 10m
San Francisco
Sun 2/16
7:59 pm-5:05 am
1 stop7h 06m
ChicagoSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 1/24
12:45 pm-3:38 pm
Nonstop4h 53m
San Francisco
Mon 1/27
11:59 pm-6:18 am
Nonstop4h 19m
ChicagoSan Francisco
MDW - SFO
MDWSFO
Chicago Midway
Thu 2/6
4:45 pm-7:40 pm
Nonstop4h 55m
San Francisco
Mon 2/10
6:15 am-12:25 pm
Nonstop4h 10m
ChicagoSan Francisco
MDW - SFO
MDWSFO
Chicago Midway
Sat 1/18
11:19 am-6:15 pm
1 stop8h 56m
San Francisco
Mon 1/20
12:40 am-9:39 am
1 stop6h 59m
ChicagoSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 1/18
7:15 am-3:47 pm
1 stop10h 32m
San Francisco
Mon 1/20
12:40 am-11:30 am
1 stop8h 50m
ChicagoSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 2/21
4:20 pm-10:55 pm
1 stop8h 35m
San Francisco
Wed 2/26
11:05 am-10:35 pm
2 stops9h 30m
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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 |
Cheapflightsfares | Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star |
Priceline | Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
Mytrip | Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
AranGrant | Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars |
Gotogate | Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars |
Cheapfaremart | Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*3 stars |
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 88 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 $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.
It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to San Francisco in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 12% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon 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 (78 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (42 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.
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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.
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$93 | Average$223 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% |
Alaska Airlines | Cheapest$148 | Average$303 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |
Delta | Cheapest$174 | Average$393 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |
American Airlines | Cheapest$178 | Average$335 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |
United Airlines | Cheapest$179 | Average$335 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |
Southwest | Cheapest$247 | Average$434 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |