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₹ 7,683 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Chicago

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl departing on 24/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flight Deals from San Francisco to Chicago (SFO-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Francisco to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl.
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United Airlines Logo
23:15 - 05:29SFO-ORD
4h 14mdirect
United Airlines Logo
15:51 - 18:41ORD-SFO
4h 50mdirect
₹ 16,048United Airlines
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ter, 27 mai - sex, 30 mai
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:33 - 18:59SFO-ORD
4h 26mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
19:59 - 22:49ORD-SFO
4h 50mdirect
₹ 16,817Alaska Airlines
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ter, 3 jun - sáb, 7 jun
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
15:02 - 23:56SFO-ORD
6h 54m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
19:59 - 22:49ORD-SFO
4h 50mdirect
₹ 17,756Hawaiian Airlines
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ter, 27 mai - qui, 29 mai
Frontier Logo
23:50 - 13:41SFO-ORD
11h 51m1 stop
Frontier Logo
20:14 - 07:44ORD-SFO
13h 30m1 stop
₹ 18,609Frontier
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sex, 9 mai - dom, 11 mai
Frontier Logo
23:33 - 12:18SFO-ORD
10h 45m1 stop
Frontier Logo
21:56 - 21:21ORD-SFO
25h 25m1 stop
₹ 18,780Frontier
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qui, 5 jun - dom, 8 jun
Delta Logo
06:00 - 14:28SFO-ORD
6h 28m1 stop
Delta Logo
19:15 - 00:21ORD-SFO
7h 06m1 stop
₹ 21,938Delta
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seg, 2 jun - sex, 6 jun
American Airlines Logo
23:49 - 06:06SFO-ORD
4h 17mdirect
American Airlines Logo
07:40 - 10:36ORD-SFO
4h 56mdirect
₹ 22,109American Airlines
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sáb, 24 mai - ter, 27 mai
American Airlines Logo
23:49 - 06:13SFO-ORD
4h 24mdirect
American Airlines Logo
06:00 - 12:55ORD-SFO
8h 55m1 stop
₹ 22,877American Airlines
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sáb, 24 mai - ter, 27 mai
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
18:49 - 06:05SFO-ORD
9h 16m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
19:18 - 22:06ORD-SFO
4h 48mdirect
₹ 23,646Hawaiian Airlines
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seg, 12 mai - qua, 18 jun
Delta Logo
00:40 - 08:24SFO-ORD
5h 44m1 stop
Delta Logo
06:00 - 10:59ORD-SFO
6h 59m1 stop
₹ 25,182Delta
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qua, 4 jun - dom, 8 jun

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to O'Hare Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For San Francisco to Chicago, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Chicago back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost ₹ 25,950 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 38,670 and ₹ 38,328 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of ₹ 39,836, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

₹ 7,683
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl 
DinaFlew with United AirlinesSFO-ORDDec 2024
Choose an airline that will accommodate your needs
GeraldFlew with Alaska AirlinesSFO-ORDOct 2024
Book a flight as early in the day as possible to avoid incoming flight delays.
DonFlew with American AirlinesSFO-ORDJun 2024
United offers the best service from SFO to ORD. Great capacity and several redundant flights in the event of a cancellation or delay.

FAQs for booking San Francisco to Chicago flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was ₹ 90 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 188 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Chicago?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Chicago flight route: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Iberia, Hawaiian Airlines, Delta, and Finnair.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Chicago?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Chicago?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Chicago, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Chicago?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for ₹ 17,396 or less one-way and ₹ 19,993 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +21 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +22 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +22 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +23 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +20 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +21 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +22 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +23 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +20 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +21 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +21 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +22 more

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Francisco

Monday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +21 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +22 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +22 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +23 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +20 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +21 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +22 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +23 more

Friday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +20 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +21 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +23 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +24 more

Sunday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +21 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +22 more

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