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Cheapest time to fly from Chicago to San Francisco

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration9 h and 48 mFlights between Chicago and San Francisco take, on average, 9 h and 48 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£63Cheapest price for a flight between Chicago and San Francisco found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Destination airportSan Francisco International AirportFor the route from Chicago to San Francisco

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Chicago to San Francisco

Airlines flying this routeAmerican AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Chicago to San Francisco

One-way average Price£135The average price for a flight Chicago - San Francisco at Opodo is £135, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookNovemberAccording to real data July is the most popular time to book a flight to San Francisco when departing from Chicago

Distance: 1,850 mi

Chicago airports

O'hare International Airport (ORD)How far from city centre: 13 mi

San Francisco airports

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)How far from city centre: 11 mi

Book your Chicago to San Francisco flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Chicago to San Francisco (United States) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £63, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Chicago to San Francisco takes roughly 6 h and 58 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Chicago–San Francisco route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: O'hare International Airport (ORD)
Arrival airport: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

The weather in San Francisco

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In San Francisco, temperatures average around 21ºC in the warmest months and roughly 8ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 21ºC
Lows: down to 8ºC
Hottest month: September
Coldest month: January
Driest month: July
Wettest month: December

Tips for cheaper flights from Chicago to San Francisco

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Chicago to San Francisco:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in San Francisco. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Chicago to San Francisco

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Chicago to San Francisco?

When you fly from Chicago to San Francisco the average price is £135. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Chicago to San Francisco at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Chicago to San Francisco is 63 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Chicago to San Francisco?

The most popular months to book a flight from Chicago to San Francisco are July, October and November, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Chicago to San Francisco?

The best time of the year to go to San Francisco when flying from Chicago depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, November is the top 1º month to fly to San Francisco from Chicago in terms of searches from our customer, followed by March and February. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, September, May and August are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Chicago - San Francisco.

How long does the flight take to go from Chicago to San Francisco?

The total flight time between Chicago and San Francisco is of around 9 h and 48 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,849.63 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in San Francisco compared to Chicago?

While in Chicago temperatures can reach an average of 22º ºC in summer, San Francisco can experience temperatures up to 17º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 11º ºC in San Francisco, compared to the -3º ºC average in Chicago.

Which airports have flights between Chicago and San Francisco?

The main airport route flying between Chicago and San Francisco is: O'hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport(SFO). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Chicago to San Francisco?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Chicago to San Francisco are:

American Airlines.

Frontier Airlines

Alaska Airlines
American Airlines

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