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Sat, 04 May SFO - ORD
Tue, 07 May ORD - SFO
£268 £259
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Fri, 03 May SFO - MDW
£47 £44
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San Francisco Chicago
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Fri, 10 May SFO - MDW
Sat, 11 May MDW - SFO
£135 £132
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San Francisco Chicago
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Tue, 14 May SFO - ORD
Thu, 16 May ORD - SFO
£234 £227
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Flight route information

Distance: 1850 miles
San Francisco airports
San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO) How far from city centre: 11 miles
San Jose Mnpl (SJC) How far from city centre: 40 miles
San Carlos (SQL) How far from city centre: 21 miles
Novato (NOT) How far from city centre: 24 miles
Sonoma County Airport (STS) How far from city centre: 55 miles
Embarkader (EMB) How far from city centre: 2 miles
Chicago airports
O'hare International Airport (ORD) How far from city centre: 14 miles
Midway Airport (MDW) How far from city centre: 4 miles
Chicago Nas (NOH) How far from city centre: 22 miles
Dupage County (DPA) How far from city centre: 27 miles
Pal Waukee (PWK) How far from city centre: 22 miles
Greater Rockford (RFD) How far from city centre: 75 miles

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Tips for booking cheap flights from San Francisco to Chicago

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1. What can I do to save money when booking flights from San Francisco to Chicago?

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2. Can the price of my tickets from San Francisco to Chicago change during the booking process?

Prices for tickets from San Francisco to Chicago may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

3. Can I book last-minute flights from San Francisco to Chicago on Opodo?

When booking a flight, you may encounter situations where your desired travel date is unavailable or the flight price has increased beyond your budget. Rest assured, Opodo offers a solution. Explore our last-minute flight deals to find affordable options, especially if you have flexibility with your travel dates. Whether you need to depart on short notice or simply want to discover the cheapest day to fly between San Francisco and Chicago, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

4. How to make my reservation through the Opodo search engine?

Opodo provides you with all the useful information about the flights covering the route between San Francisco to Chicago airports. Preparing for your trip is very easy! All you have to do is enter into Opodo search engine your departure and destination airports, the dates of travel, and the number of passengers. A list of all available flights will appear on your screen in a matter of seconds! For your convenience, you can sort it according to your preferences, such as time, price, or duration of the trip.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from San Francisco to Chicago

How long does the flight take to go from San Francisco to Chicago?
The total flight time between San Francisco and Chicago is of around 04:25 hours on average, considering an average distance of 2,979 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from San Francisco to Chicago at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from San Francisco to Chicago is 44£. 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 San Francisco to Chicago?
The most popular months to book a trip from San Francisco to Chicago are June, August and May, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from San Francisco to Chicago?
The best time of the year to go to Chicago when flying from San Francisco depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, September is the top 1º month to fly to Chicago from San Francisco in terms of searches from our customer, followed by August and June. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, February and April are the months with less volume of searchs for the route San Francisco - Chicago.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from San Francisco to Chicago?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions United States may apply when travelling from San Francisco. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
Which airports have flights between San Francisco and Chicago?
The main airport route flying between San Francisco and Chicago is: San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO) to O hare International Airport (ORD). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • United Airlines.
  • American Airlines.
  • Alaska Airlines.
Airlines with indirect flights from San Francisco to Chicago are:
Airlines with indirect flights from San Francisco to Chicago are:
  • Frontier Airlines, stoping in Denver for 69 minutes minimun.
Flight Duration 4 h and 25 m Flights between San Francisco and Chicago take, on average, 4 h and 25 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £44 Cheapest price for a flight between San Francisco and Chicago found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport San Francisco Intl Airport The airport San Francisco Intl Airport is the departure airport operating flights between San Francisco and Chicago
Arriving Airport O'hare International Airport Flights departing San Francisco with Chicago as destination arrive at O'hare International Airport

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