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O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        ORD 21:05
        4h 40m
        Direct
        SFO 23:45
        Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Sep 5 | American Airlines
        SFO 23:40
        4h 10m
        Direct
        MDW 05:50
        San Francisco - Chicago | Fri, Sep 11 |
        €182 €225
        19% off
        19% off
        €225 €182
      • ORD 13:29
        4h 49m
        Direct
        SFO 16:18
        Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Sep 26 | American Airlines
        SFO 22:46
        4h 14m
        Direct
        ORD 05:00
        San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Oct 3 | American Airlines
        €186 €225
        17% off
        17% off
        €225 €186
      • ORD 06:30
        6h 17m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:47
        Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Sep 12 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 22:05
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        ORD 09:20
        San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Sep 19 | Frontier Airlines
        €132 €225
        41% off
        41% off
        €225 €132
      • ORD 10:26
        11h 22m
        1 stop
        SFO 19:48
        Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Sep 10 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 19:11
        8h 27m
        1 stop
        ORD 05:38
        San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Sep 16 | Frontier Airlines
        €137
        39% off
        €225 €137
      • ORD 13:21
        7h 3m
        1 stop
        SFO 18:24
        Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Sep 16 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 23:58
        10h 1m
        1 stop
        MDW 11:59
        San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Sep 16 | Frontier Airlines
        €137
        39% off
        €225 €137
      • ORD 06:30
        6h 17m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:47
        Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Sep 15 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 19:11
        8h 27m
        1 stop
        ORD 05:38
        San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Sep 15 | Frontier Airlines
        €137
        39% off
        €225 €137
      • ORD 06:30
        6h 17m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:47
        Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Sep 29 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 19:11
        8h 27m
        1 stop
        ORD 05:38
        San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Oct 6 | Frontier Airlines
        €137
        39% off
        €225 €137
      • ORD 06:30
        6h 17m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:47
        Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Sep 19 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 22:05
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        ORD 09:20
        San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Sep 19 | Frontier Airlines
        €137
        39% off
        €225 €137
      • ORD 06:30
        6h 17m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:47
        Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Sep 26 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 22:05
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        ORD 09:20
        San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Sep 30 | Frontier Airlines
        €138
        39% off
        €225 €138
      • ORD 06:30
        6h 17m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:47
        Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Sep 9 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 19:11
        8h 27m
        1 stop
        ORD 05:38
        San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Sep 12 | Frontier Airlines
        €139
        38% off
        €225 €139
      • ORD 10:26
        11h 22m
        1 stop
        SFO 19:48
        Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 5 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 19:25
        9h 9m
        1 stop
        ORD 06:34
        San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Oct 10 | Frontier Airlines
        €140
        38% off
        €225 €140
      • ORD 06:30
        6h 17m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:47
        Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 7 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 19:25
        9h 9m
        1 stop
        ORD 06:34
        San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Oct 14 | Frontier Airlines
        €140
        38% off
        €225 €140
      • ORD 06:30
        6h 17m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:47
        Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Sep 14 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 22:05
        9h 15m
        1 stop
        ORD 09:20
        San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Sep 19 | Frontier Airlines
        €141
        37% off
        €225 €141
      • ORD 06:30
        6h 35m
        1 stop
        SFO 11:05
        Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 14 | Frontier Airlines
        SFO 19:25
        9h 9m
        1 stop
        ORD 06:34
        San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Oct 19 | Frontier Airlines
        €141
        37% off
        €225 €141
      • CHI 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SFO 14:00
        Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Aug 20 | Normal Airline
        SFO 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CHI 16:00
        San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Aug 22 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        ORD 21:00
        4h 59m
        Direct
        SFO 23:59
        Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 8 | American Airlines
        €95 €119
        20% off
        20% off
        €119 €95
      • ORD 21:05
        4h 40m
        Direct
        SFO 23:45
        Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Aug 19 | American Airlines
        €96 €119
        19% off
        19% off
        €119 €96
      • ORD 21:00
        4h 59m
        Direct
        SFO 23:59
        Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 17 | American Airlines
        €97 €119
        18% off
        18% off
        €119 €97
      • ORD 10:26
        11h 22m
        1 stop
        SFO 19:48
        Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 5 | Frontier Airlines
        €68
        43% off
        €119 €68
      • ORD 10:26
        11h 22m
        1 stop
        SFO 19:48
        Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Sep 10 | Frontier Airlines
        €69
        42% off
        €119 €69
      • ORD 06:30
        6h 17m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:47
        Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Oct 6 | Frontier Airlines
        €69
        42% off
        €119 €69
      • ORD 13:01
        11h 27m
        1 stop
        SFO 22:28
        Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 1 | Frontier Airlines
        €74
        38% off
        €119 €74
      • ORD 20:01
        16h 15m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:16
        Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 17 | Frontier Airlines
        €74
        38% off
        €119 €74
      • ORD 10:26
        11h 22m
        1 stop
        SFO 19:48
        Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 2 | Frontier Airlines
        €78
        34% off
        €119 €78
      • ORD 10:26
        11h 22m
        1 stop
        SFO 19:48
        Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Sep 21 | Frontier Airlines
        €79
        34% off
        €119 €79
      • ORD 13:21
        7h 3m
        1 stop
        SFO 18:24
        Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Sep 9 | Frontier Airlines
        €79
        34% off
        €119 €79
      • ORD 17:56
        7h 54m
        1 stop
        SFO 23:50
        Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Aug 31 | Delta Air Lines
        €98
        18% off
        €119 €98
      • CHI 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SFO 14:00
        Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Aug 20 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months according to the latest Trip.com data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport are usually in September, with an average price of €182. It is best to avoid November, when the average price can reach €282.

€282
€232
€182
€132
    Cheapest
  • €191
    Aug
  • €182
    Sep
  • €250
    Oct
  • €282
    Nov
  • €270
    Dec
  • €253
    Jan
  • €258
    Feb
  • €256
    Mar
  • €213
    Apr
  • €223
    May
  • €241
    Jun
  • €234
    Jul

What is the cheapest month to fly return from O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, August is often the month to find the lowest fares from O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with an average price of €238. November is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching €587.

€587
€413
€238
€64
  • €238
    Aug
  • €390
    Sep
  • €383
    Oct
  • €587
    Nov
  • €431
    Dec
  • €413
    Jan
  • €360
    Feb
  • €483
    Mar
  • €434
    Apr
  • €407
    May
  • €506
    Jun
  • €519
    Jul

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is Saturday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Monday as prices are typically highest on that day.

€287
€240
€193
€146
    Cheapest
  • €287
    Mon
  • €227
    Tue
  • €194
    Wed
  • €263
    Thu
  • €223
    Fri
  • €193
    Sat
  • €281
    Sun

Selected Airlines from O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

See which airlines fly from Chicago to San Francisco. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Frontier Airlines
From €68
American Airlines
From €95
Delta Air Lines
From €98
Alaska Airlines
From €103
United Airlines
From €134
Jetblue Airways
From €158
Qatar Airways
From €185
Sun Country Airlines
From €211

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Flight Schedule from O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

Check the schedule for flights from Chicago to San Francisco and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AA1649

    O'Hare International Airport

    21:05

    ORD

    4h 40m

    23:45

    SFO

    S M T W T F S
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  2. AA2885

    O'Hare International Airport

    06:45

    ORD

    4h 49m

    09:34

    SFO

    S M T W T - S
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  3. AA3141

    O'Hare International Airport

    17:13

    ORD

    4h 51m

    20:04

    SFO

    S M T W T F S
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  4. F93171

    O'Hare International Airport

    11:06

    ORD

    2h 54m

    Direct

    13:00

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
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  5. F91093

    Denver International Airport

    15:09

    DEN

    2h 48m

    Direct

    16:57

    SFO

    S - - W T F S

  6. DL1477

    O'Hare International Airport

    17:05

    ORD

    2h 10m

    Direct

    20:15

    ATL

    S M T W T - S
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  7. DL656

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    21:54

    ATL

    5h 3m

    Direct

    23:57

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  8. F91596

    O'Hare International Airport

    10:26

    ORD

    2h 8m

    Direct

    13:34

    ATL

    S M T W T F S
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  9. F91447

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    16:55

    ATL

    5h 18m

    Direct

    19:13

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  10. F93241

    O'Hare International Airport

    12:26

    ORD

    2h 43m

    Direct

    15:09

    DFW

    S M - W T F S
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  11. F93999

    Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    20:20

    DFW

    4h 5m

    Direct

    22:25

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  12. F93171

    O'Hare International Airport

    11:06

    ORD

    2h 54m

    Direct

    13:00

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
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  13. F93439

    Denver International Airport

    22:29

    DEN

    2h 49m

    Direct

    00:18

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  14. F92445

    O'Hare International Airport

    20:01

    ORD

    4h 50m

    Direct

    22:51

    LAX

    S M T W T F S
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  15. F94593

    Los Angeles International Airport

    19:03

    LAX

    1h 35m

    Direct

    20:38

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  16. F92145

    O'Hare International Airport

    06:50

    ORD

    4h 8m

    Direct

    08:58

    LAS

    S - - W T - S
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  17. F93019

    Harry Reid International Airport

    06:30

    LAS

    1h 43m

    Direct

    08:13

    SFO

    S - - W T F S
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O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport Flights Info

Flight distance 2,968.66km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €68
Cheapest return ticket price €132

FAQs for O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport Flights

  • How long does it take to fly from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    It takes around 4 hours 52 minutes to fly from O'Hare International Airport (ord) to San Francisco International Airport(sfo).
  • There are around 19 daily flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
  • Tickets cost around €143 in October, making it the cheapest month to book. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €247 in August, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from San Francisco International Airport to downtown is about 17km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport. The distance is around 17km.
  • United Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 12501 flights per month.

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