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San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £45 and round-trip from £124. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      SFO 09:12
      4h 33m
      ORD 15:45
      San Francisco - Chicago | Fri, Nov 6 | American Airlines
      ORD 06:45
      4h 52m
      SFO 09:37
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 8 | American Airlines
      £166 £223
      26% off
      26% off
      £223 £166
    • SFO 17:27
      4h 28m
      ORD 23:55
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sun, Nov 15 | American Airlines
      ORD 13:26
      4h 56m
      SFO 16:22
      Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 17 | American Airlines
      £180 £223
      19% off
      19% off
      £223 £180
    • SFO 11:42
      10h 41m
      ORD 00:23
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sun, Oct 18 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 06:30
      6h 17m
      SFO 10:47
      Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Oct 20 | Frontier Airlines
      £124 £223
      44% off
      44% off
      £223 £124
    • SFO 13:02
      9h 57m
      ORD 00:59
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sun, Nov 15 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 12:37
      11h 48m
      SFO 22:25
      Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 17 | Frontier Airlines
      £125
      44% off
      £223 £125
    • SFO 11:42
      22h 15m
      ORD 11:57
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Nov 28 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 11:06
      15h 9m
      SFO 00:15
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 30 | Frontier Airlines
      £133
      40% off
      £223 £133
    • SFO 21:00
      6h 42m
      ORD 05:42
      San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Nov 12 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 11:06
      7h 51m
      SFO 16:57
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 14 | Frontier Airlines
      £136
      39% off
      £223 £136
    • SFO 20:24
      7h 14m
      ORD 05:38
      San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Oct 22 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 06:30
      6h 17m
      SFO 10:47
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 24 | Frontier Airlines
      £149
      33% off
      £223 £149
    • SFO 19:25
      9h 9m
      ORD 06:34
      San Francisco - Chicago | Fri, Nov 6 | Frontier Airlines
      MDW 13:12
      11h 13m
      SFO 22:25
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 8 | Frontier Airlines
      £157
      30% off
      £223 £157
    • SFO 14:58
      4h 37m
      ORD 21:35
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sun, Oct 18 | American Airlines
      ORD 06:30
      6h 17m
      SFO 10:47
      Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Oct 20 | Frontier Airlines
      £159
      28% off
      £223 £159
    • SFO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 14:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sun, Oct 18 | Normal Airline
      CHI 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      SFO 16:00
      Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Oct 20 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      SFO 06:02
      16h 19m
      1 stop
      ORD 00:21
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Nov 7 | Frontier Airlines
      £45 £112
      60% off
      60% off
      £112 £45
    • SFO 06:02
      16h 19m
      1 stop
      ORD 00:21
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Nov 10 | Frontier Airlines
      £47 £112
      57% off
      57% off
      £112 £47
    • SFO 18:51
      8h 10m
      1 stop
      ORD 05:01
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Dec 12 | Frontier Airlines
      £60 £112
      46% off
      46% off
      £112 £60
    • SFO 18:51
      8h 10m
      1 stop
      ORD 05:01
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Dec 5 | Frontier Airlines
      £60
      46% off
      £112 £60
    • SFO 06:15
      25h 46m
      1 stop
      ORD 10:01
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Nov 17 | Frontier Airlines
      £66
      41% off
      £112 £66
    • SFO 18:30
      8h 29m
      1 stop
      ORD 04:59
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Dec 1 | Frontier Airlines
      £77
      31% off
      £112 £77
    • SFO 23:52
      13h 39m
      1 stop
      ORD 15:31
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Nov 2 | Frontier Airlines
      £77
      31% off
      £112 £77
    • SFO 18:30
      8h 31m
      1 stop
      ORD 05:01
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Dec 15 | Frontier Airlines
      £78
      30% off
      £112 £78
    • SFO 10:05
      6h 54m
      1 stop
      ORD 18:59
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Nov 2 | Alaska Airlines
      £82
      27% off
      £112 £82
    • SFO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 14:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sun, Oct 18 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SFO 07:40
      4h 20m
      Direct
      ORD 14:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Dec 5 | American Airlines
      £90 £300
      70% off
      70% off
      £300 £90
    • SFO 10:34
      4h 31m
      Direct
      ORD 17:05
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Nov 2 | American Airlines
      £91 £300
      70% off
      70% off
      £300 £91
    • SFO 10:34
      4h 31m
      Direct
      ORD 17:05
      San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Nov 18 | American Airlines
      £91 £300
      70% off
      70% off
      £300 £91
    • SFO 17:10
      4h 17m
      Direct
      ORD 23:27
      San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Nov 18 | United Airlines
      £124
      59% off
      £300 £124
    • SFO 07:40
      4h 20m
      Direct
      ORD 14:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Dec 14 | American Airlines
      £127
      57% off
      £300 £127
    • SFO 07:13
      4h 30m
      Direct
      ORD 13:43
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Dec 1 | American Airlines
      £127
      57% off
      £300 £127
    • SFO 15:04
      4h 34m
      Direct
      ORD 21:38
      San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Nov 12 | American Airlines
      £128
      56% off
      £300 £128
    • SFO 23:36
      4h 23m
      Direct
      ORD 05:59
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Oct 27 | American Airlines
      £131
      56% off
      £300 £131
    • SFO 07:40
      4h 20m
      Direct
      ORD 14:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Dec 7 | American Airlines
      £136
      55% off
      £300 £136
    • SFO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 14:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sun, Oct 18 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SFO 07:40
      4h 20m
      Direct
      ORD 14:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Dec 5 | American Airlines
      £90 £288
      69% off
      69% off
      £288 £90
    • SFO 10:34
      4h 31m
      Direct
      ORD 17:05
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Nov 2 | American Airlines
      £91 £288
      68% off
      68% off
      £288 £91
    • SFO 10:34
      4h 31m
      Direct
      ORD 17:05
      San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Nov 18 | American Airlines
      £91 £288
      68% off
      68% off
      £288 £91
    • SFO 17:10
      4h 17m
      Direct
      ORD 23:27
      San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Nov 18 | United Airlines
      £124
      56% off
      £288 £124
    • SFO 07:40
      4h 20m
      Direct
      ORD 14:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Dec 14 | American Airlines
      £127
      56% off
      £288 £127
    • SFO 07:13
      4h 30m
      Direct
      ORD 13:43
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Dec 1 | American Airlines
      £127
      56% off
      £288 £127
    • SFO 15:04
      4h 34m
      Direct
      ORD 21:38
      San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Nov 12 | American Airlines
      £128
      56% off
      £288 £128
    • SFO 23:36
      4h 23m
      Direct
      ORD 05:59
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Oct 27 | American Airlines
      £131
      55% off
      £288 £131
    • SFO 07:40
      4h 20m
      Direct
      ORD 14:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Dec 7 | American Airlines
      £136
      53% off
      £288 £136
    • SFO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 14:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sun, Oct 18 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SFO 23:36
      4h 23m
      Direct
      ORD 05:59
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sun, Oct 18 | American Airlines
      £130 £342
      62% off
      62% off
      £342 £130
    • SFO 14:18
      4h 37m
      Direct
      ORD 20:55
      San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Oct 21 | American Airlines
      £207 £342
      39% off
      39% off
      £342 £207
    • SFO 14:18
      4h 37m
      Direct
      ORD 20:55
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Oct 17 | American Airlines
      £210 £342
      39% off
      39% off
      £342 £210
    • SFO 14:18
      4h 37m
      Direct
      ORD 20:55
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Oct 20 | American Airlines
      £210
      39% off
      £342 £210
    • SFO 14:18
      4h 37m
      Direct
      ORD 20:55
      San Francisco - Chicago | Fri, Oct 23 | American Airlines
      £233
      32% off
      £342 £233
    • SFO 14:18
      4h 37m
      Direct
      ORD 20:55
      San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Oct 22 | American Airlines
      £239
      30% off
      £342 £239
    • SFO 14:18
      4h 37m
      Direct
      ORD 20:55
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Oct 19 | American Airlines
      £276
      19% off
      £342 £276
    • SFO 00:35
      4h 21m
      Direct
      ORD 06:56
      San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Oct 22 | United Airlines
      £277
      19% off
      £342 £277
    • SFO 19:59
      7h 17m
      1 stop
      ORD 05:16
      San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Oct 22 | Frontier Airlines
      £196
      43% off
      £342 £196
    • SFO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 14:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sun, Oct 18 | Normal Airline
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    • SFO 23:52
      4h 8m
      Direct
      ORD 06:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Dec 16 | American Airlines
      £238 £294
      19% off
      19% off
      £294 £238
    • SFO 23:52
      4h 8m
      Direct
      ORD 06:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Dec 10 | American Airlines
      £132 £294
      55% off
      55% off
      £294 £132
    • SFO 23:51
      4h 8m
      Direct
      ORD 05:59
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Dec 14 | American Airlines
      £127 £294
      56% off
      56% off
      £294 £127
    • SFO 23:52
      4h 8m
      Direct
      ORD 06:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Dec 15 | American Airlines
      £130
      56% off
      £294 £130
    • SFO 22:52
      4h 8m
      Direct
      ORD 05:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Dec 22 | American Airlines
      £135
      54% off
      £294 £135
    • SFO 23:51
      4h 8m
      Direct
      ORD 05:59
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Dec 7 | American Airlines
      £136
      54% off
      £294 £136
    • SFO 22:52
      4h 8m
      Direct
      ORD 05:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Dec 23 | American Airlines
      £212
      28% off
      £294 £212
    • SFO 23:51
      4h 8m
      Direct
      ORD 05:59
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Dec 1 | American Airlines
      £127
      56% off
      £294 £127
    • SFO 22:52
      4h 8m
      Direct
      ORD 05:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Dec 17 | American Airlines
      £174
      41% off
      £294 £174
    • SFO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 14:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sun, Oct 18 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from San Francisco to Chicago 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 San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare International Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare 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 San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare International Airport are usually in April, with an average price of £160. It is best to avoid November, when the average price can reach £267.

£267
£214
£160
£107
    Cheapest
  • £209
    Oct
  • £267
    Nov
  • £229
    Dec
  • £258
    Jan
  • £177
    Feb
  • £222
    Mar
  • £160
    Apr
  • £195
    May
  • £220
    Jun
  • £203
    Jul
  • £186
    Aug
  • £197
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare 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 San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare International Airport is Tuesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday as prices are typically highest on that day.

£260
£215
£169
£124
  • £211
    Mon
  • £169
    Tue
  • £190
    Wed
  • £232
    Thu
  • £195
    Fri
  • £179
    Sat
  • £260
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare International Airport is Frontier Airlines (from £63) among 7 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Frontier Airlines
From £63
Alaska Airlines
From £81
American Airlines
From £88
Delta Air Lines
From £92
United Airlines
From £122
Jetblue Airways
From £126
Sun Country Airlines
From £168

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What is the flight schedule from San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare International Airport?

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. DL902

    San Francisco International Airport

    13:35

    SFO

    1h 58m

    Direct

    16:33

    SLC

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  2. DL2413

    Salt Lake City International Airport

    17:45

    SLC

    3h 8m

    Direct

    21:53

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  3. F92858

    San Francisco International Airport

    21:31

    SFO

    1h 33m

    Direct

    23:04

    LAX

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  4. F92446

    Los Angeles International Airport

    00:44

    LAX

    4h 18m

    Direct

    07:02

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  5. DL1412

    San Francisco International Airport

    14:15

    SFO

    2h 22m

    Direct

    16:37

    SEA

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  6. DL2108

    Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    17:45

    SEA

    4h 1m

    Direct

    23:46

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  7. F94402

    San Francisco International Airport

    18:30

    SFO

    1h 39m

    Direct

    20:09

    LAS

    - M - W - F S
    Search

  8. F92146

    Harry Reid International Airport

    23:15

    LAS

    3h 46m

    Direct

    05:01

    ORD

    S - - W T - S

  9. DL772

    San Francisco International Airport

    06:00

    SFO

    4h 36m

    Direct

    13:36

    DTW

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  10. DL2358

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    16:06

    DTW

    1h 26m

    Direct

    16:32

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  11. F91448

    San Francisco International Airport

    23:44

    SFO

    4h 54m

    Direct

    07:38

    ATL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  12. F91441

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    10:27

    ATL

    2h 23m

    Direct

    11:50

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  13. DL690

    San Francisco International Airport

    23:45

    SFO

    4h 36m

    Direct

    07:21

    ATL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  14. DL2894

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    11:10

    ATL

    2h 14m

    Direct

    12:24

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  15. F93436

    San Francisco International Airport

    11:23

    SFO

    2h 44m

    Direct

    15:07

    DEN

    - M T - - F -
    Search

  16. F93174

    Denver International Airport

    20:59

    DEN

    2h 27m

    Direct

    00:26

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  17. F92486

    San Francisco International Airport

    14:01

    SFO

    1h 43m

    Direct

    15:44

    LAS

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  18. F92146

    Harry Reid International Airport

    23:15

    LAS

    3h 46m

    Direct

    05:01

    ORD

    S - - W T - S

  19. F92930

    San Francisco International Airport

    23:59

    SFO

    3h 37m

    Direct

    05:36

    DFW

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  20. F91342

    Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    21:54

    DFW

    2h 36m

    Direct

    00:30

    ORD

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

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

Flight distance 2,968.66km
Cheapest one-way ticket price £45
Cheapest return ticket price £124

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

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

    San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare International Airport takes about 3 hours 50 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 19 daily flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
  • The earliest flight from San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare International Airport departs at 00:35, and the last departs at 23:36, with about 21 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around £254 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from O'Hare International Airport to downtown is about 25km, by taxi about 40 minutes.
    • The distance from Chicago Midway International Airport to downtown is about 14km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is Chicago Midway International Airport. The distance is around 25km.
  • United Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 10947 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare International Airport currently start from £45, and round-trip fares start from £124. The current lowest fare is a Frontier Airlines flight departing on Sat, Nov 7; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. United Airlines and American Airlines operate direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare International Airport, with an average flight time of 4 hours 7 minutes, and around 146 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 San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare International Airport is £159. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare International Airport operates around 146 weekly flights, mainly by United Airlines and American Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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