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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chicago from $163

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Alaska Airlines Logo
10:06 - 23:50SFO-ORD
11h 44m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
19:59 - 08:06ORD-SFO
14h 07m1 stop
$315Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 10 Dec - Mon, 15 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 18:54SFO-ORD
9h 54m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
19:59 - 08:06ORD-SFO
14h 07m1 stop
$316Alaska Airlines
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Fri, 12 Dec - Mon, 15 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 18:54SFO-ORD
9h 54m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:15 - 21:46ORD-SFO
14h 31m1 stop
$324Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 10 Dec - Mon, 15 Dec
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
08:09 - 18:54SFO-ORD
8h 45m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
15:05 - 21:46ORD-SFO
8h 41m1 stop
$327Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, 10 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
10:35 - 18:59SFO-ORD
6h 24m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
14:54 - 22:01ORD-SFO
9h 07m1 stop
$387Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, 28 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
Delta Logo
10:35 - 23:54SFO-ORD
11h 19m1 stop
Delta Logo
07:37 - 23:33ORD-SFO
17h 56m1 stop
$391Delta
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Sat, 25 Oct - Fri, 7 Nov
Delta Logo
10:40 - 23:50SFO-ORD
11h 10m2 stops
Delta Logo
07:37 - 16:05ORD-SFO
10h 28m1 stop
$399Delta
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Tue, 14 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
United Airlines Logo
06:30 - 13:05SFO-ORD
4h 35mdirect
United Airlines Logo
16:25 - 19:03ORD-SFO
4h 38mdirect
$415United Airlines
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Tue, 21 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
United Airlines Logo
15:00 - 21:24SFO-ORD
4h 24mdirect
United Airlines Logo
07:18 - 10:04ORD-SFO
4h 46mdirect
$445United Airlines
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Sat, 11 Oct - Thu, 16 Oct
Southwest Logo
05:00 - 13:05SFO-ORD
6h 05m1 stop
Southwest Logo
14:15 - 22:30ORD-SFO
10h 15m2 stops
$468Southwest
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Sat, 1 Nov - Tue, 4 Nov

Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
10 Dec
SFO10:06San Francisco
11h 44m
2 stops
ORD23:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
15 Dec
ORD19:59Chicago O'Hare Intl
14h 07m
1 stop
SFO08:06San Francisco
$315
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Alaska Airlines
12 Dec
SFO07:00San Francisco
9h 54m
1 stop
ORD18:54Chicago O'Hare Intl
15 Dec
ORD19:59Chicago O'Hare Intl
14h 07m
1 stop
SFO08:06San Francisco
$316
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Alaska Airlines
10 Dec
SFO07:00San Francisco
9h 54m
1 stop
ORD18:54Chicago O'Hare Intl
15 Dec
ORD09:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
14h 31m
1 stop
SFO21:46San Francisco
$324
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Delta flights from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Our best Delta deals on San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets
Delta
25 Oct
SFO10:35San Francisco
11h 19m
1 stop
ORD23:54Chicago O'Hare Intl
7 Nov
ORD07:37Chicago O'Hare Intl
17h 56m
1 stop
SFO23:33San Francisco
$391
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Delta
14 Oct
SFO10:40San Francisco
11h 10m
2 stops
ORD23:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
18 Oct
ORD07:37Chicago O'Hare Intl
10h 28m
1 stop
SFO16:05San Francisco
$399
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Delta
23 Oct
SFO10:35San Francisco
9h 08m
2 stops
ORD21:43Chicago O'Hare Intl
30 Oct
ORD08:57Chicago O'Hare Intl
9h 08m
2 stops
SFO16:05San Francisco
$408
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 78,305 searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.
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San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 10/12

10:06-23:50

2 stops11h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 15/12

19:59-08:06

1 stop14h 07m

$315

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Fri 12/12

07:00-18:54

1 stop9h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 15/12

19:59-08:06

1 stop14h 07m

$316

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 10/12

07:00-18:54

1 stop9h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 15/12

09:15-21:46

1 stop14h 31m

$324

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 10/12

08:09-18:54

1 stop8h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 16/12

15:05-21:46

1 stop8h 41m

$327

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 28/10

10:35-18:59

1 stop6h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 29/10

14:54-22:01

1 stop9h 07m

$387

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 25/10

10:35-23:54

1 stop11h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/11

07:37-23:33

1 stop17h 56m

$391

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 14/10

10:40-23:50

2 stops11h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 18/10

07:37-16:05

1 stop10h 28m

$399

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 21/10

06:30-13:05

Nonstop4h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/10

16:25-19:03

Nonstop4h 38m

$415

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 11/10

15:00-21:24

Nonstop4h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 16/10

07:18-10:04

Nonstop4h 46m

$445

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

05:00-13:05

1 stop6h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/11

14:15-22:30

2 stops10h 15m

$468

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from San Francisco, with most prices found around $448. If you are unable to visit Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport during the month of January, then departing from San Francisco during the month April is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $460.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for around $549 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from San Francisco for as low as $451 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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You could potentially save up to 47% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight.

How have San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights are approximately 28% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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Fastest flight time

4h 09m

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Every day
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 4h 09m
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  • How far is San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl by plane?

    The distance between San Francisco and Chicago O'Hare Intl is about 2958.4 km. Typically, this will take 4h 17m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are updated daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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