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O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from SAR 301 and round-trip from SAR 432. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      ORD 15:15
      5h
      Direct
      SFO 18:15
      Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 5 | American Airlines
      SFO 23:36
      4h 23m
      Direct
      ORD 05:59
      San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Nov 5 | American Airlines
      SAR 832 SAR 1,220
      32% off
      32% off
      SAR 1,220 SAR 832
    • ORD 20:56
      5h 3m
      Direct
      SFO 23:59
      Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 10 | American Airlines
      SFO 07:11
      4h 33m
      Direct
      ORD 13:44
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sun, Nov 15 | American Airlines
      SAR 866 SAR 1,220
      28% off
      28% off
      SAR 1,220 SAR 866
    • ORD 06:30
      6h 47m
      1 stop
      SFO 11:17
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 14 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 06:02
      16h 19m
      1 stop
      ORD 00:21
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Nov 16 | Frontier Airlines
      SAR 432 SAR 1,220
      65% off
      65% off
      SAR 1,220 SAR 432
    • ORD 06:21
      9h 6m
      1 stop
      SFO 13:27
      Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 20:32
      6h 29m
      1 stop
      ORD 05:01
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Dec 12 | Frontier Airlines
      SAR 609
      50% off
      SAR 1,220 SAR 609
    • ORD 06:21
      9h 6m
      1 stop
      SFO 13:27
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 9 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 06:30
      16h 24m
      1 stop
      ORD 00:54
      San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Dec 16 | Frontier Airlines
      SAR 657
      46% off
      SAR 1,220 SAR 657
    • ORD 06:21
      29h 19m
      1 stop
      SFO 09:40
      Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 1 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 20:32
      6h 29m
      1 stop
      ORD 05:01
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Dec 5 | Frontier Airlines
      SAR 659
      46% off
      SAR 1,220 SAR 659
    • ORD 06:21
      8h 15m
      1 stop
      SFO 12:36
      Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 3 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 14:22
      12h 39m
      1 stop
      ORD 05:01
      San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Dec 9 | Frontier Airlines
      SAR 683
      44% off
      SAR 1,220 SAR 683
    • ORD 07:25
      17h 28m
      1 stop
      SFO 22:53
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 18:30
      8h 31m
      1 stop
      ORD 05:01
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Dec 8 | Frontier Airlines
      SAR 685
      44% off
      SAR 1,220 SAR 685
    • ORD 06:21
      9h 6m
      1 stop
      SFO 13:27
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 7 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 10:34
      12h 20m
      1 stop
      ORD 00:54
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Dec 14 | Frontier Airlines
      SAR 685
      44% off
      SAR 1,220 SAR 685
    • CHI 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
      SFO 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CHI 16:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Nov 7 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      ORD 06:21
      6h 50m
      1 stop
      SFO 11:11
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 14 | Frontier Airlines
      SAR 301 SAR 636
      53% off
      53% off
      SAR 636 SAR 301
    • ORD 06:21
      29h 13m
      1 stop
      SFO 09:34
      Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 17 | Frontier Airlines
      SAR 313 SAR 636
      51% off
      51% off
      SAR 636 SAR 313
    • ORD 06:21
      9h 6m
      1 stop
      SFO 13:27
      Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Dec 18 | Frontier Airlines
      SAR 321 SAR 636
      50% off
      50% off
      SAR 636 SAR 321
    • ORD 17:15
      23h 5m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:20
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 25 | Frontier Airlines
      SAR 336
      47% off
      SAR 636 SAR 336
    • ORD 06:30
      6h 47m
      1 stop
      SFO 11:17
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 21 | Frontier Airlines
      SAR 340
      47% off
      SAR 636 SAR 340
    • ORD 06:21
      29h 19m
      1 stop
      SFO 09:40
      Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Dec 11 | Frontier Airlines
      SAR 358
      44% off
      SAR 636 SAR 358
    • ORD 06:30
      6h 47m
      1 stop
      SFO 11:17
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 22 | Frontier Airlines
      SAR 358
      44% off
      SAR 636 SAR 358
    • ORD 06:30
      6h 47m
      1 stop
      SFO 11:17
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 23 | Frontier Airlines
      SAR 358
      44% off
      SAR 636 SAR 358
    • ORD 07:25
      14h 6m
      1 stop
      SFO 19:31
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 21 | Frontier Airlines
      SAR 369
      42% off
      SAR 636 SAR 369
    • CHI 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      ORD 13:24
      5h 6m
      Direct
      SFO 16:30
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 16 | American Airlines
      SAR 440 SAR 1,451
      70% off
      70% off
      SAR 1,451 SAR 440
    • ORD 13:30
      4h 56m
      Direct
      SFO 16:26
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Jan 13 | American Airlines
      SAR 467 SAR 1,451
      68% off
      68% off
      SAR 1,451 SAR 467
    • ORD 09:45
      5h 8m
      Direct
      SFO 12:53
      Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | American Airlines
      SAR 556 SAR 1,451
      62% off
      62% off
      SAR 1,451 SAR 556
    • ORD 15:16
      5h 9m
      Direct
      SFO 18:25
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 2 | American Airlines
      SAR 570
      61% off
      SAR 1,451 SAR 570
    • ORD 13:24
      5h 6m
      Direct
      SFO 16:30
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 12 | American Airlines
      SAR 633
      56% off
      SAR 1,451 SAR 633
    • ORD 07:56
      5h 9m
      Direct
      SFO 11:05
      Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 17 | American Airlines
      SAR 654
      55% off
      SAR 1,451 SAR 654
    • ORD 13:24
      5h 6m
      Direct
      SFO 16:30
      Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 3 | American Airlines
      SAR 723
      50% off
      SAR 1,451 SAR 723
    • ORD 13:24
      5h 6m
      Direct
      SFO 16:30
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 14 | American Airlines
      SAR 744
      49% off
      SAR 1,451 SAR 744
    • ORD 13:24
      5h 6m
      Direct
      SFO 16:30
      Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 15 | American Airlines
      SAR 744
      49% off
      SAR 1,451 SAR 744
    • CHI 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      ORD 13:24
      5h 6m
      Direct
      SFO 16:30
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 16 | American Airlines
      SAR 440 SAR 1,448
      70% off
      70% off
      SAR 1,448 SAR 440
    • ORD 20:56
      5h 10m
      Direct
      SFO 00:06
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | American Airlines
      SAR 450 SAR 636
      28% off
      28% off
      SAR 636 SAR 450
    • ORD 13:24
      5h 6m
      Direct
      SFO 16:30
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 14 | American Airlines
      SAR 451 SAR 636
      28% off
      28% off
      SAR 636 SAR 451
    • ORD 13:30
      4h 56m
      Direct
      SFO 16:26
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Jan 13 | American Airlines
      SAR 467
      68% off
      SAR 1,448 SAR 467
    • ORD 09:45
      5h 8m
      Direct
      SFO 12:53
      Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | American Airlines
      SAR 556
      62% off
      SAR 1,448 SAR 556
    • ORD 15:16
      5h 9m
      Direct
      SFO 18:25
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 2 | American Airlines
      SAR 570
      61% off
      SAR 1,448 SAR 570
    • ORD 13:24
      5h 6m
      Direct
      SFO 16:30
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 12 | American Airlines
      SAR 633
      56% off
      SAR 1,448 SAR 633
    • ORD 07:56
      5h 9m
      Direct
      SFO 11:05
      Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 17 | American Airlines
      SAR 654
      55% off
      SAR 1,448 SAR 654
    • ORD 10:25
      4h 50m
      Direct
      SFO 13:15
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 9 | United Airlines
      SAR 672
      64% off
      SAR 1,871 SAR 672
    • CHI 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      ORD 14:30
      4h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 17:25
      Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 5 | United Airlines
      SAR 621 SAR 1,739
      64% off
      64% off
      SAR 1,739 SAR 621
    • ORD 13:24
      4h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 16:19
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 4 | American Airlines
      SAR 1,016 SAR 1,739
      42% off
      42% off
      SAR 1,739 SAR 1,016
    • ORD 08:05
      5h 6m
      Direct
      SFO 11:11
      Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 5 | American Airlines
      SAR 1,024 SAR 1,739
      41% off
      41% off
      SAR 1,739 SAR 1,024
    • ORD 06:45
      4h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:40
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | American Airlines
      SAR 1,028
      41% off
      SAR 1,739 SAR 1,028
    • ORD 19:00
      4h 56m
      Direct
      SFO 21:56
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 7 | American Airlines
      SAR 1,028
      41% off
      SAR 1,739 SAR 1,028
    • ORD 19:00
      4h 56m
      Direct
      SFO 21:56
      Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 6 | American Airlines
      SAR 1,028
      41% off
      SAR 1,739 SAR 1,028
    • ORD 06:45
      4h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:40
      Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 10 | American Airlines
      SAR 1,028
      41% off
      SAR 1,739 SAR 1,028
    • ORD 20:56
      4h 59m
      Direct
      SFO 23:55
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 8 | American Airlines
      SAR 1,053
      39% off
      SAR 1,739 SAR 1,053
    • ORD 13:30
      4h 50m
      Direct
      SFO 16:20
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | United Airlines
      SAR 1,203
      31% off
      SAR 1,739 SAR 1,203
    • CHI 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
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    • ORD 07:00
      4h 47m
      Direct
      SFO 09:47
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 21 | United Airlines
      SAR 1,206 SAR 1,871
      36% off
      36% off
      SAR 1,871 SAR 1,206
    • ORD 10:25
      4h 50m
      Direct
      SFO 13:15
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 9 | United Airlines
      SAR 672 SAR 1,871
      64% off
      64% off
      SAR 1,871 SAR 672
    • ORD 10:25
      4h 50m
      Direct
      SFO 13:15
      Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 15 | United Airlines
      SAR 772 SAR 1,871
      59% off
      59% off
      SAR 1,871 SAR 772
    • ORD 12:40
      4h 50m
      Direct
      SFO 15:30
      Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | United Airlines
      SAR 773
      59% off
      SAR 1,871 SAR 773
    • ORD 10:25
      4h 50m
      Direct
      SFO 13:15
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 14 | United Airlines
      SAR 774
      59% off
      SAR 1,871 SAR 774
    • ORD 10:25
      4h 50m
      Direct
      SFO 13:15
      Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 3 | United Airlines
      SAR 792
      57% off
      SAR 1,871 SAR 792
    • ORD 10:25
      4h 50m
      Direct
      SFO 13:15
      Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 10 | United Airlines
      SAR 853
      54% off
      SAR 1,871 SAR 853
    • ORD 10:25
      4h 50m
      Direct
      SFO 13:15
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 16 | United Airlines
      SAR 891
      52% off
      SAR 1,871 SAR 891
    • ORD 12:40
      4h 50m
      Direct
      SFO 15:30
      Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Dec 11 | United Airlines
      SAR 909
      51% off
      SAR 1,871 SAR 909
    • CHI 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Chicago to San Francisco are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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 SAR 908. It is best to avoid November, when the average price can reach SAR 1,237.

SAR 1,237
SAR 1,073
SAR 908
SAR 744
    Cheapest
  • SAR 1,237
    Nov
  • SAR 1,183
    Dec
  • SAR 1,107
    Jan
  • SAR 1,129
    Feb
  • SAR 1,121
    Mar
  • SAR 933
    Apr
  • SAR 978
    May
  • SAR 1,056
    Jun
  • SAR 1,026
    Jul
  • SAR 1,064
    Aug
  • SAR 908
    Sep
  • SAR 941
    Oct

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, September is often the month to find the lowest fares from O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with an average price of SAR 1,286. November is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching SAR 2,574.

SAR 2,574
SAR 1,930
SAR 1,286
SAR 642
    Cheapest
  • SAR 2,574
    Nov
  • SAR 1,891
    Dec
  • SAR 1,810
    Jan
  • SAR 1,577
    Feb
  • SAR 2,120
    Mar
  • SAR 1,903
    Apr
  • SAR 1,785
    May
  • SAR 2,218
    Jun
  • SAR 2,276
    Jul
  • SAR 2,031
    Aug
  • SAR 1,286
    Sep
  • SAR 1,590
    Oct

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 Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday as prices are typically highest on that day.

SAR 1,270
SAR 1,072
SAR 874
SAR 676
    Cheapest
  • SAR 1,187
    Mon
  • SAR 986
    Tue
  • SAR 874
    Wed
  • SAR 1,057
    Thu
  • SAR 1,042
    Fri
  • SAR 875
    Sat
  • SAR 1,270
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is Frontier Airlines (from SAR 301) among 7 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Frontier Airlines
From SAR 301
Alaska Airlines
From SAR 378
Delta Air Lines
From SAR 448
American Airlines
From SAR 450
United Airlines
From SAR 579
Jetblue Airways
From SAR 646
Sun Country Airlines
From SAR 826

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What is the 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. AA1253

    O'Hare International Airport

    06:45

    ORD

    4h 55m

    09:40

    SFO

    S M T W T - S
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  2. AA3246

    O'Hare International Airport

    16:56

    ORD

    5h 4m

    20:00

    SFO

    S M T W T F S
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  3. DL1717

    O'Hare International Airport

    06:00

    ORD

    1h 36m

    Direct

    07:36

    MSP

    S M T W T F S
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  4. DL2074

    Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport

    10:15

    MSP

    4h 16m

    Direct

    12:31

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  5. AS1447

    O'Hare International Airport

    14:13

    ORD

    4h 38m

    Direct

    16:51

    SAN

    S M T W T F S
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  6. AS503

    San Diego International Airport

    18:35

    SAN

    1h 41m

    Direct

    20:16

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  7. AS583

    O'Hare International Airport

    09:30

    ORD

    4h 44m

    Direct

    12:14

    SEA

    S M T W T F S
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  8. AS688

    Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    13:20

    SEA

    2h 11m

    Direct

    15:31

    SFO

    S M T W T - S

  9. F91483

    O'Hare International Airport

    07:35

    ORD

    3h 4m

    Direct

    09:39

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
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  10. F91229

    Denver International Airport

    07:39

    DEN

    3h

    Direct

    09:39

    SFO

    S M T W T F S
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About O'Hare International Airport and San Francisco International Airport

Learn about O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 2,968.66km
Cheapest one-way ticket price SAR 301
Cheapest return ticket price SAR 432

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

  • How long is the flight from O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

    O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport takes about 4 hours 24 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 19 daily flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
  • The earliest flight from O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport departs at 05:59, and the last departs at 21:57, with about 36 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • 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 SAR 993 in November, 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.
  • One-way flights from O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport currently start from SAR 301, and round-trip fares start from SAR 432. The current lowest fare is a Frontier Airlines flight departing on Mon, Dec 14; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. United Airlines and American Airlines operate direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with an average flight time of 4 hours 39 minutes, and around 166 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is SAR 838. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Porter Airlines are the most popular budget airlines flying from O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with one-way fares starting from SAR 301. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport operates around 172 weekly flights, mainly by United Airlines and American Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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