Flights from Chicago to San Francisco
Searching for cheap flights from Chicago to San Francisco? Compare ORD–SFO fares, carriers and travel times, and find the cheapest months to fly.
Chicago to San Francisco flights overview
Fares on the Chicago to San Francisco route move daily with demand, sales and seat availability, so BookingTrolley compares live prices from several suppliers in one place. Based on this route's seasonal pattern, fares average roughly $ 590.00 over the year. Nov tends to be the cheapest month to fly (around $ 492.00), while Jun is usually the most expensive at about $ 732.00 — a swing of roughly 49%.
Covering around 2,964 km between ORD and SFO, the quickest nonstop flight takes about 3.7 hours. Both full-service and low-cost carriers serve this corridor; BookingTrolley compares their published fares so you can weigh price against flight time and baggage.
Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to San Francisco
Tuesday and Wednesday are typically the cheapest days on Chicago to San Francisco for United States travellers, with Friday and Sunday often higher. BookingTrolley compares mid-week and weekend fares on ORD–SFO.
Full-service and low-cost carriers compete from Chicago (ORD) to San Francisco (SFO). BookingTrolley compares published fares so United States travellers can see which carrier is cheapest.
Economy round-trip flights on Chicago to San Francisco vary by season. BookingTrolley tracks live fares on ORD–SFO so United States travellers can compare current prices.
The flying time from Chicago to San Francisco is about 3.7 hours nonstop, covering roughly 2,964 km between ORD and SFO. BookingTrolley schedules show connecting itineraries take longer depending on layover length.
Shoulder months often pair good weather with lower airfare into San Francisco. BookingTrolley price trends on Chicago to San Francisco show steeper rises around major United States holiday periods.
Use BookingTrolley's flexible-date comparison for Chicago (ORD) to San Francisco (SFO) to see which days cost least. Avoiding Friday–Sunday peaks is one of the fastest ways for United States travellers to cut the ticket price.
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