Flights from San Francisco to Chicago
Searching for cheap flights from San Francisco to Chicago? Compare SFO–ORD fares, carriers and travel times, and find the cheapest months to fly.
San Francisco to Chicago flights overview
Fares on the San Francisco to Chicago 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 $ 730.00 over the year. Nov tends to be the cheapest month to fly (around $ 609.00), while Jun is usually the most expensive at about $ 906.00 — a swing of roughly 49%.
A direct San Francisco to Chicago flight spans roughly 2,964 km and takes about 3.7 hours in the air. 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 San Francisco to Chicago
Tuesday and Wednesday are typically the cheapest days on San Francisco to Chicago for United States travellers, with Friday and Sunday often higher. BookingTrolley compares mid-week and weekend fares on SFO–ORD.
Full-service and low-cost carriers compete from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (ORD). BookingTrolley compares published fares so United States travellers can see which carrier is cheapest.
Economy round-trip flights on San Francisco to Chicago vary by season. BookingTrolley tracks live fares on SFO–ORD so United States travellers can compare current prices.
The flying time from San Francisco to Chicago is about 3.7 hours nonstop, covering roughly 2,964 km between SFO and ORD. BookingTrolley schedules show connecting itineraries take longer depending on layover length.
Shoulder months often pair good weather with lower airfare into Chicago. BookingTrolley price trends on San Francisco to Chicago show steeper rises around major United States holiday periods.
Use BookingTrolley's flexible-date comparison for San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (ORD) 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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