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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 CAD 112 and round-trip from CAD 161. 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
      CAD 310 CAD 454
      32% off
      32% off
      CAD 454 CAD 310
    • 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
      CAD 322 CAD 454
      28% off
      28% off
      CAD 454 CAD 322
    • 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
      CAD 161 CAD 454
      65% off
      65% off
      CAD 454 CAD 161
    • 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
      CAD 227
      50% off
      CAD 454 CAD 227
    • 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
      CAD 245
      46% off
      CAD 454 CAD 245
    • 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
      CAD 245
      46% off
      CAD 454 CAD 245
    • 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
      CAD 254
      44% off
      CAD 454 CAD 254
    • 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
      CAD 255
      44% off
      CAD 454 CAD 255
    • 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
      CAD 255
      44% off
      CAD 454 CAD 255
    • 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
      CAD 112 CAD 237
      53% off
      53% off
      CAD 237 CAD 112
    • ORD 06:21
      29h 13m
      1 stop
      SFO 09:34
      Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 17 | Frontier Airlines
      CAD 117 CAD 237
      51% off
      51% off
      CAD 237 CAD 117
    • ORD 06:21
      9h 6m
      1 stop
      SFO 13:27
      Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Dec 18 | Frontier Airlines
      CAD 120 CAD 237
      49% off
      49% off
      CAD 237 CAD 120
    • ORD 17:15
      23h 5m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:20
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 25 | Frontier Airlines
      CAD 125
      47% off
      CAD 237 CAD 125
    • ORD 06:30
      6h 47m
      1 stop
      SFO 11:17
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 21 | Frontier Airlines
      CAD 127
      46% off
      CAD 237 CAD 127
    • ORD 06:21
      29h 19m
      1 stop
      SFO 09:40
      Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Dec 11 | Frontier Airlines
      CAD 134
      43% off
      CAD 237 CAD 134
    • ORD 06:30
      6h 47m
      1 stop
      SFO 11:17
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 22 | Frontier Airlines
      CAD 134
      43% off
      CAD 237 CAD 134
    • ORD 06:30
      6h 47m
      1 stop
      SFO 11:17
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 23 | Frontier Airlines
      CAD 134
      43% off
      CAD 237 CAD 134
    • ORD 07:25
      14h 6m
      1 stop
      SFO 19:31
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 21 | Frontier Airlines
      CAD 138
      42% off
      CAD 237 CAD 138
    • 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
      CAD 164 CAD 541
      70% off
      70% off
      CAD 541 CAD 164
    • ORD 13:30
      4h 56m
      Direct
      SFO 16:26
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Jan 13 | American Airlines
      CAD 174 CAD 541
      68% off
      68% off
      CAD 541 CAD 174
    • ORD 09:45
      5h 8m
      Direct
      SFO 12:53
      Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | American Airlines
      CAD 207 CAD 541
      62% off
      62% off
      CAD 541 CAD 207
    • ORD 15:16
      5h 9m
      Direct
      SFO 18:25
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 2 | American Airlines
      CAD 212
      61% off
      CAD 541 CAD 212
    • ORD 13:24
      5h 6m
      Direct
      SFO 16:30
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 7 | American Airlines
      CAD 229
      57% off
      CAD 541 CAD 229
    • ORD 13:24
      5h 6m
      Direct
      SFO 16:30
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 12 | American Airlines
      CAD 236
      56% off
      CAD 541 CAD 236
    • ORD 07:56
      5h 9m
      Direct
      SFO 11:05
      Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 17 | American Airlines
      CAD 244
      55% off
      CAD 541 CAD 244
    • ORD 13:24
      5h 6m
      Direct
      SFO 16:30
      Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 3 | American Airlines
      CAD 269
      50% off
      CAD 541 CAD 269
    • ORD 13:24
      5h 6m
      Direct
      SFO 16:30
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 14 | American Airlines
      CAD 277
      49% off
      CAD 541 CAD 277
    • 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
      CAD 164 CAD 540
      70% off
      70% off
      CAD 540 CAD 164
    • ORD 20:56
      5h 10m
      Direct
      SFO 00:06
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | American Airlines
      CAD 168 CAD 237
      28% off
      28% off
      CAD 237 CAD 168
    • ORD 13:24
      5h 6m
      Direct
      SFO 16:30
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 14 | American Airlines
      CAD 168 CAD 237
      28% off
      28% off
      CAD 237 CAD 168
    • ORD 13:30
      4h 56m
      Direct
      SFO 16:26
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Jan 13 | American Airlines
      CAD 174
      68% off
      CAD 540 CAD 174
    • ORD 09:45
      5h 8m
      Direct
      SFO 12:53
      Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | American Airlines
      CAD 207
      62% off
      CAD 540 CAD 207
    • ORD 15:16
      5h 9m
      Direct
      SFO 18:25
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 2 | American Airlines
      CAD 212
      61% off
      CAD 540 CAD 212
    • ORD 13:24
      5h 6m
      Direct
      SFO 16:30
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 7 | American Airlines
      CAD 229
      57% off
      CAD 540 CAD 229
    • ORD 13:24
      5h 6m
      Direct
      SFO 16:30
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 12 | American Airlines
      CAD 236
      56% off
      CAD 540 CAD 236
    • ORD 07:56
      5h 9m
      Direct
      SFO 11:05
      Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 17 | American Airlines
      CAD 244
      55% off
      CAD 540 CAD 244
    • 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
      CAD 232 CAD 647
      64% off
      64% off
      CAD 647 CAD 232
    • ORD 13:24
      4h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 16:19
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 4 | American Airlines
      CAD 378 CAD 647
      42% off
      42% off
      CAD 647 CAD 378
    • ORD 08:05
      5h 6m
      Direct
      SFO 11:11
      Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 5 | American Airlines
      CAD 381 CAD 647
      41% off
      41% off
      CAD 647 CAD 381
    • ORD 06:45
      4h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:40
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | American Airlines
      CAD 383
      41% off
      CAD 647 CAD 383
    • ORD 19:00
      4h 56m
      Direct
      SFO 21:56
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 7 | American Airlines
      CAD 383
      41% off
      CAD 647 CAD 383
    • ORD 19:00
      4h 56m
      Direct
      SFO 21:56
      Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 6 | American Airlines
      CAD 383
      41% off
      CAD 647 CAD 383
    • ORD 06:45
      4h 55m
      Direct
      SFO 09:40
      Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 10 | American Airlines
      CAD 383
      41% off
      CAD 647 CAD 383
    • ORD 20:56
      4h 59m
      Direct
      SFO 23:55
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 8 | American Airlines
      CAD 392
      39% off
      CAD 647 CAD 392
    • ORD 13:30
      4h 50m
      Direct
      SFO 16:20
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | United Airlines
      CAD 448
      31% off
      CAD 647 CAD 448
    • CHI 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 5 | Normal Airline
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    • ORD 13:30
      4h 56m
      Direct
      SFO 16:26
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Jan 13 | American Airlines
      CAD 174 CAD 540
      68% off
      68% off
      CAD 540 CAD 174
    • ORD 09:45
      4h 56m
      Direct
      SFO 12:41
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 11 | American Airlines
      CAD 383 CAD 540
      28% off
      28% off
      CAD 540 CAD 383
    • ORD 08:14
      5h
      Direct
      SFO 11:14
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Jan 18 | American Airlines
      CAD 292 CAD 540
      46% off
      46% off
      CAD 540 CAD 292
    • ORD 13:24
      5h 6m
      Direct
      SFO 16:30
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 16 | American Airlines
      CAD 164
      70% off
      CAD 540 CAD 164
    • ORD 13:24
      5h 6m
      Direct
      SFO 16:30
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 14 | American Airlines
      CAD 168
      28% off
      CAD 237 CAD 168
    • ORD 13:24
      5h 6m
      Direct
      SFO 16:30
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 7 | American Airlines
      CAD 229
      57% off
      CAD 540 CAD 229
    • ORD 13:24
      5h 6m
      Direct
      SFO 16:30
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 12 | American Airlines
      CAD 236
      56% off
      CAD 540 CAD 236
    • ORD 13:24
      5h 6m
      Direct
      SFO 16:30
      Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 3 | American Airlines
      CAD 269
      50% off
      CAD 540 CAD 269
    • ORD 13:24
      5h 6m
      Direct
      SFO 16:30
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 14 | American Airlines
      CAD 277
      49% off
      CAD 540 CAD 277
    • 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 CAD 338. It is best to avoid November, when the average price can reach CAD 461.

CAD 461
CAD 400
CAD 338
CAD 277
    Cheapest
  • CAD 461
    Nov
  • CAD 440
    Dec
  • CAD 412
    Jan
  • CAD 420
    Feb
  • CAD 417
    Mar
  • CAD 347
    Apr
  • CAD 364
    May
  • CAD 393
    Jun
  • CAD 382
    Jul
  • CAD 396
    Aug
  • CAD 338
    Sep
  • CAD 350
    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 CAD 479. November is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching CAD 958.

CAD 958
CAD 719
CAD 479
CAD 240
    Cheapest
  • CAD 958
    Nov
  • CAD 704
    Dec
  • CAD 674
    Jan
  • CAD 587
    Feb
  • CAD 789
    Mar
  • CAD 708
    Apr
  • CAD 664
    May
  • CAD 825
    Jun
  • CAD 847
    Jul
  • CAD 756
    Aug
  • CAD 479
    Sep
  • CAD 592
    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.

CAD 473
CAD 399
CAD 325
CAD 251
    Cheapest
  • CAD 442
    Mon
  • CAD 367
    Tue
  • CAD 325
    Wed
  • CAD 393
    Thu
  • CAD 388
    Fri
  • CAD 326
    Sat
  • CAD 473
    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 CAD 112) among 7 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Frontier Airlines
From CAD 112
Alaska Airlines
From CAD 141
Delta Air Lines
From CAD 167
American Airlines
From CAD 168
United Airlines
From CAD 216
Jetblue Airways
From CAD 241
Sun Country Airlines
From CAD 307

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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. 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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  3. DL2074

    Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport

    10:15

    MSP

    4h 16m

    Direct

    12:31

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  4. 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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  5. AS503

    San Diego International Airport

    18:35

    SAN

    1h 41m

    Direct

    20:16

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  6. AS407

    O'Hare International Airport

    15:59

    ORD

    4h 49m

    Direct

    18:48

    SEA

    S M T W T F S
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  7. AS590

    Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    19:39

    SEA

    2h 11m

    Direct

    21:50

    SFO

    S - - W T - S

  8. 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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  9. AS688

    Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    13:20

    SEA

    2h 11m

    Direct

    15:31

    SFO

    S M T W T - S

  10. 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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  11. 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 CAD 112
Cheapest return ticket price CAD 161

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 CAD 370 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 CAD 112, and round-trip fares start from CAD 161. 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 CAD 312. 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 CAD 112. 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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