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Airlines Flying from San Francisco to Chicago

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Flight Information from San Francisco to Chicago

Cheapest one-way flight price £55
Cheapest return ticket price £98
Off-season travel month March
Peak season for travel February
Flight distance 2,987.76km
Average flight time 4 hours 43 minutes
Popular airline Alaska Airlines

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FAQ

How to find a cheap flight from San Francisco to Chicago

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Simply tap "Date" on the flight search bar to browse through the calendar and check out airfare from San Francisco to Chicago over the next 6 months in 2025. If you're planning to fly within the next three months, it looks like the most affordable option is on Mon, Jun 9, with one-way flights priced at just £62.
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With our extensive search, you can compare prices from over 500 airlines to find the cheapest flight tickets from San Francisco to Chicago. The cheapest airline for this route is Southwest Airlines.
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