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Cheap Flights from Chicago to San Francisco & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
CHI
Destination airport IATA code
SJC
Number of flight options
3
Average flight time
2 hours 47 mins

San Francisco SFO Flight Information

Traveling From
Chicago
Origin Airport IATA Code
CHI
Traveling To
San Francisco
Destination Airport IATA Code
SJC
Number of Airlines Serving
26
Available Airlines
Distance
2965 km
Direct Flight Time
4 39
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Chicago and San Francisco?
The best thing about travelling by plane from Chicago to San Francisco is that there are a couple of routes on offer. If you decide you’d like to go from ORD to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), you’ll have multiple air carriers to choose from, including United Airlines. Prefer to set off from Midway Airport and land at OAK? You should look at booking with Southwest Airlines.
How long is a direct flight from Chicago to San Francisco?
The journey of 1,850 miles between Chicago and San Francisco takes roughly 4 hours and 42 minutes, but could even be as fast as 4 hours and 30 minutes. Family trip or romantic escape? Relaxed or fast-paced? Whatever your holiday style, get to your destination the easy way by picking a direct flight.
What are the best airports for Chicago to San Francisco flights?
If you’re planning to travel from Chicago to San Francisco, the routes flown the most often are:

  • O’Hare Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 339 flights per week
  • Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) to OAK - 320 flights per week
  • Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.) to San Jose Intl. Airport - 287 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Chicago to San Francisco?
Every airline has different features. If you’re travelling from Chicago to San Francisco, select your seat from one of the finest six air carriers which provide flights on this route:

  • Southwest Airlines with 3,633 flights every month.
  • Delta with 733 flights every month.
  • American Airlines with 520 flights every month.
  • United Airlines with 447 flights every month.
  • Alaska Airlines with 382 flights every month.
  • Volaris with 264 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Chicago to San Francisco?
With around 48 flights running between Chicago and San Francisco daily, it’s never too late to book a getaway to San Francisco.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Cheap flights from Chicago to San Francisco 

Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from Chicago to San Francisco, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Chicago to San Francisco is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Chicago to San Francisco  

Every day between Chicago and San Francisco, 77 flights from 26 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with JAL, Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Qantas, Southwest Airlines, SAS, Iberia, Brussels Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Air China, Gulf Air, American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air Canada, Aer Lingus, Austrian, Emirates, Asiana Airlines, Virgin Australia, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Finnair, ANA, Lufthansa, British Airways, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 4hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 2965 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from Chicago to San Francisco — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Chicago to San Francisco to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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Place to stay after flight from Chicago to San Francisco

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel

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"Always like the rooms with views of the city."

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Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
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8.6/10 Excellent! (6,119 reviews)
"Loved everything"

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Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

4 out of 5
424 Clay St, San Francisco, CA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,611 reviews)
"ended up being a great spot for us, a quick walk to chinatown & little Italy. we even walked to oracle park though that was a little more of a trek. hotel was very quiet, nice lobby, friendly staff. small room but perfect if you don’t plan on spending a lot of time in there anyways."

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2024

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Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
425 North Point, San Francisco, CA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"Enjoyed our stay. Definitely recommend and will stay again in the future."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2024

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast, WiFi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,747 reviews)
Id come back
"Great location, walkable to Chinatown, downtown and North Beach quite easily. We had a great view and I know it wasn’t the best in the building. Spacious rooms for a decent price are nice staff."

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2024

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
King George Hotel

King George Hotel

3 out of 5
334 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,476 reviews)
"Clean, modern and affordable. The staff was very friendly."

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2024

King George Hotel
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