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Chicago to San Francisco Flights

Chicago Airports: O'Hare and Midway

There are two major international airports serving the greater Chicago area. O'Hare International Airport, the fourth busiest airport in the world with more than sixty-six million travellers per year, is located at 10000 West O'Hare Avenue, just nineteen miles north-west of downtown Chicago. Midway International Airport is located at 5600 South Cicero Avenue, just eleven miles south-west of the city's centre. The two airports are serviced by most major domestic airlines and many of the largest international air passenger carriers, offering direct and connecting flights to cities across the country and around the world. Visit ebookers when you're ready to begin your travel planning to get access to some of the most affordable air fares available.

Parking at the Chicago Airports

O'Hare and Midway both offer a variety of parking options, including hourly, daily, short-term, long-term, and economy parking. Expect to pay between $14 and $53 per day at Midway airport, plus city and country taxes. O'Hare offers rates of $9 to $53 per day for parking. The $9 rate is offered in the economy lot, which also offers free shuttle service to and from the airport. There are several hotels that offer stay-and-park options near both airports as well as off-site lots that also offer free shuttle service to and from the airports.

Ground Transportation in Chicago

The most affordable airport transportation options are the CTL "L" train or the Pace bus. Both offer scheduled service to and from the airports for just a few dollars. You can also hop on the Metra North Central Service train to get to O'Hare. Taxis are plentiful in the Chicago area. Expect to pay between $35 and $40 to get to O'Hare from downtown Chicago and $25 to $30 to Midway. Once you've figured out your ground transportation in Chicago, visit ebookers to reserve your rental car at your final destination.

Restaurants at Chicago Airports

Midway airport offers a variety of eating places throughout the terminals and in the airport's food court. You'll be able to grab a bite at eateries such as Hudson's Euro Café, Get Snacked, and Manny's Express. At O'Hare, you'll have even more options. You can grab a pretzel at Auntie Anne's, get a cup of java at Berghoff Café, indulge in tasty baked goods at Brioche Doree, or get a healthy smoothie at B-Smooth. If you prefer to nosh before you arrive at the airport, you'll find plenty of diners, cafes, and coffee shops surrounding each of the airports in and around the Chicago suburbs.

Fly to San Francisco

Visitors to the Californian city of San Francisco will find plenty to keep them occupied during their stay. San Francisco has more than its fair share of world famous tourist attractions, meaning that it is a popular destination for travellers from across the globe.

Flights to San Francisco International Airport mean easy access to the city centre which is located around 13 miles north of the airport, and you can travel from there to downtown San Francisco using the bus and train links. Car hire is also available from a selection of providers in the terminal buildings. Taxis and van shares are other options.

San Francisco has some truly iconic landmarks. One of the most well known is Golden Gate Bridge. The huge structure stretches across the water and is at its most majestic when the area is covered with fog, which frequently happens in the summer months. Alcatraz is another must-see tourist attraction that can be accessed either by ferry or helicopter. A ride on one of the famous cable cars is also essential for visitors, who can explore the city using the historic transport network.

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Cheap flights from Chicago to San Francisco

Prices are for round-trip flights per adult (taxes and fees included)

Cheapest fares highlighted below

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
25 26 27 28 1 £283 2 £183 3
4 5 £184 6 7 £203 8 9 £184 10 £223
11 12 13 14 £183 15 16 17 £202
18 19 20 21 £190 22 £234 23 £311 24 £239
25 £269 26 27 £235 28 £314 29 £216 30 £253 31

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares were found on ebookers.com and are updated nightly. They include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a £10.00 / 45.00 Euro service fee charged by ebookers, plus any airline fare and tax increase that may be applicable.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.

March

Cheapest weekend flights in March from Chicago to San Francisco

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip fares
Leave Thu, 21 Mar Chicago (ORD) San Francisco (SFO) United Airlines £190
Return Mon, 25 Mar San Francisco (SFO) Chicago (ORD) United Airlines

Lowest roundtrip airfare in March from Chicago to San Francisco

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip fares
Leave Thu, 14 Mar Chicago (ORD) San Francisco (SFO) United Airlines £183
Return Thu, 21 Mar San Francisco (SFO) Chicago (ORD) United Airlines

Best one-week trip in March from Chicago to San Francisco

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip fares
Leave Thu, 14 Mar Chicago (ORD) San Francisco (SFO) United Airlines £183
Return Thu, 21 Mar San Francisco (SFO) Chicago (ORD) United Airlines
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April

Cheapest weekend flights in April from Chicago to San Francisco

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip fares
Leave Thu, 11 Apr Chicago (ORD) San Francisco (SFO) Virgin America £183
Return Mon, 15 Apr San Francisco (SFO) Chicago (ORD) Virgin America

Lowest roundtrip airfare in April from Chicago to San Francisco

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip fares
Leave Wed, 17 Apr Chicago (ORD) San Francisco (SFO) Virgin America £183
Return Wed, 24 Apr San Francisco (SFO) Chicago (ORD) Virgin America

Best one-week trip in April from Chicago to San Francisco

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip fares
Leave Wed, 17 Apr Chicago (ORD) San Francisco (SFO) Virgin America £183
Return Wed, 24 Apr San Francisco (SFO) Chicago (ORD) Virgin America
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May

Cheapest weekend flights in May from Chicago to San Francisco

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip fares
Leave Thu, 2 May Chicago (ORD) San Francisco (SFO) Virgin America £184
Return Mon, 6 May San Francisco (SFO) Chicago (ORD) Virgin America

Lowest roundtrip airfare in May from Chicago to San Francisco

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip fares
Leave Sat, 11 May Chicago (ORD) San Francisco (SFO) Virgin America £183
Return Wed, 15 May San Francisco (SFO) Chicago (ORD) Virgin America

Best one-week trip in May from Chicago to San Francisco

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip fares
Leave Tue, 14 May Chicago (ORD) San Francisco (SFO) Virgin America £215
Return Tue, 21 May San Francisco (SFO) Chicago (ORD) Virgin America
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Airports in Chicago IL, US
map of airports in Chicago
  • 1

    Midway Airport (MDW)

    Distance from City Center: 9.5 miles

  • 2

    O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    Distance from City Center: 15.1 miles

    Terminals and carriers for flights from ORD to SFO

    Terminal Carriers
    Terminal 1 US Airways, United Airlines
    Terminal 3 Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Virgin America
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Airports in San Francisco CA, US
map of airports in San Francisco
  • 1

    San Francisco Int'l airport (SFO)

    Distance from City Center: 11.9 miles

    Terminals and carriers for flights from CHI to SFO

    Terminal Carriers
    Terminal 2 Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Virgin America
    Terminal 3 US Airways, United Airlines
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Aircraft Options

Aircraft options between Chicago and San Francisco

Equipment Carrier
Boeing 737-700 Passenger United Airlines, US Airways
Boeing 757-200 Passenger US Airways, United Airlines
Boeing 757-300 Passenger United Airlines, US Airways
Boeing 737-900 Passenger United Airlines, US Airways
Boeing 777 United Airlines, US Airways
Airbus Industrie A319 US Airways, United Airlines, Virgin America
Boeing 737-800 Passenger American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways
Airbus Industrie A320 US Airways, United Airlines, Virgin America
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Flight facts

    • 22 direct flights are operating from Chicago to San Francisco today.
    • Today's average time for a direct flight is 4h 42m.
    • United Airlines flight 859 (01:00 GMT, Boeing 757-200 Passenger) is today's earliest available flight from Chicago to San Francisco.
    • American Airlines flight 1711 (14:10 GMT, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) is today's latest available flight from Chicago to San Francisco.
    • Today's shortest direct flight from Chicago to San Francisco (United Airlines flight 1193, Boeing 757-300 Passenger) takes 4h 33m.
    • Today's longest direct flight from Chicago to San Francisco (American Airlines flight 1341, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) takes 4h 50m.
    • Flights from Midway Airport (MDW), O'Hare Airport (ORD) to San Francisco Int'l airport (SFO) are available for this route.

Lowest round trip fares by airline from Chicago to San Francisco

Airline Departure Arrival Travel dates Round-trip fares
airline logo United Airlines CHI SFO Thu, 11 Apr - Mon, 15 Apr £183
airline logo Virgin America CHI SFO Thu, 11 Apr - Mon, 15 Apr £183
airline logo US Airways CHI SFO Tue, 30 Apr - Wed, 8 May £191
Delta Airlines Delta Air Lines CHI SFO Sat, 11 May - Wed, 15 May £192
airline logo Frontier Airlines CHI SFO Sat, 11 May - Wed, 15 May £197
airline logo Alaska Airlines CHI SFO Thu, 11 Apr - Mon, 15 Apr £284
airline logo American Airlines CHI SFO Thu, 21 Feb - Sat, 23 Feb £487
Daily

Daily flight schedule for Sun, Feb 17, 2013

Carrier Flight # Departing Arriving Aircraft Flight time
Airport Time Airport Time
United Airlines UA859 ORD 07:02 SFO 09:47 319 4hr 45min
US Airways US6286 ORD 07:02 SFO 09:47 319 4hr 45min
American Airlines AA1341 ORD 07:05 SFO 09:55 738 4hr 50min
Alaska Airlines AS1339 ORD 07:05 SFO 09:55 738 4hr 50min
United Airlines UA753 ORD 09:10 SFO 12:00 319 4hr 50min
US Airways US6079 ORD 09:10 SFO 12:00 319 4hr 50min
US Airways US6770 ORD 09:55 SFO 12:38 320 4hr 43min
American Airlines AA1811 ORD 10:25 SFO 13:10 738 4hr 45min
Alaska Airlines AS1520 ORD 10:25 SFO 13:10 738 4hr 45min
United Airlines UA73 ORD 11:05 SFO 13:50 738 4hr 45min
United Airlines UA370 ORD 12:15 SFO 15:05 320 4hr 50min
US Airways US6279 ORD 12:15 SFO 15:05 320 4hr 50min
Virgin America VX205 ORD 14:10 SFO 16:55 320 4hr 45min
American Airlines AA1693 ORD 14:55 SFO 17:30 738 4hr 35min
Alaska Airlines AS1046 ORD 14:55 SFO 17:30 738 4hr 35min
United Airlines UA255 ORD 15:23 SFO 17:55 752 4hr 32min
US Airways US6715 ORD 15:23 SFO 17:55 752 4hr 32min
United Airlines UA394 ORD 16:23 SFO 19:03 320 4hr 40min
US Airways US6517 ORD 16:23 SFO 19:03 320 4hr 40min
American Airlines AA1661 ORD 16:25 SFO 19:10 738 4hr 45min
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Weekly

Number of direct flights this week

Carrier Sat 16 Sun 17 Mon 18 Tue 19 Wed 20 Thu 21 Fri 22
airline logo Alaska Airlines 5 6 6 6 6 6 6
airline logo United Airlines 8 10 11 10 12 11 11
airline logo American Airlines 5 6 6 6 6 6 6
airline logo US Airways 4 10 7 7 5 8 8
airline logo Virgin America 0 2 2 2 2 2 2
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