Popular airlines from San Francisco to Chicago
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United Airlines Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Chicago starting at S$ 127
Explore the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Chicago in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at S$ 127, and round-trip direct tickets start at S$ 163.
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SFO 23:284h 17mDirectORD 05:45San Francisco - Chicago | Fri, Apr 10 | American Airlines
ORD 06:554h 57mDirectSFO 09:52Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Apr 17 | American AirlinesS$ 163 S$ 23531% off31% offS$ 235 S$ 163 -
SFO 23:294h 8mDirectORD 05:37San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Mar 30 | American Airlines
ORD 06:454h 55mDirectSFO 09:40Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Apr 3 | American AirlinesS$ 165 S$ 23530% off30% offS$ 235 S$ 165 -
SFO 06:004h 24mDirectORD 12:24San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Mar 31 | American Airlines
ORD 06:454h 55mDirectSFO 09:40Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Apr 3 | American AirlinesS$ 165 S$ 23530% off30% offS$ 235 S$ 165 -
SFO 06:004h 32mDirectORD 12:32San Francisco - Chicago | Sun, Apr 12 | American Airlines
ORD 19:005hDirectSFO 22:00Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Apr 18 | American AirlinesS$ 16530% offS$ 235 S$ 165 -
SFO 23:284h 17mDirectORD 05:45San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Apr 9 | American Airlines
ORD 06:554h 57mDirectSFO 09:52Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Apr 15 | American AirlinesS$ 16530% offS$ 235 S$ 165 -
SFO 15:3113h 16m1 stopORD 06:47San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Apr 14 | Frontier Airlines
ORD 19:2128h 13m1 stopSFO 21:34Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Apr 17 | Frontier AirlinesS$ 20612% offS$ 235 S$ 206 -
SFO 06:0016h 38m1 stopORD 00:38San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Apr 11 | Frontier Airlines
ORD 19:005hDirectSFO 22:00Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Apr 18 | American AirlinesS$ 21210% offS$ 235 S$ 212 -
SFO 23:284h 17mDirectORD 05:45San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Apr 23 | American Airlines
ORD 05:0113h 53m1 stopSFO 16:54Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Apr 27 | Frontier AirlinesS$ 2139% offS$ 235 S$ 213 -
SFO 05:304h 28mDirectORD 11:58San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Apr 29 | American Airlines
ORD 05:0113h 53m1 stopSFO 16:54Chicago - San Francisco | Sun, May 3 | Frontier AirlinesS$ 2139% offS$ 235 S$ 213 -
SFO 23:284h 17mDirectORD 05:45San Francisco - Chicago | Fri, May 1 | American Airlines
ORD 05:0113h 53m1 stopSFO 16:54Chicago - San Francisco | Sun, May 3 | Frontier AirlinesS$ 2139% offS$ 235 S$ 213 -
SFO 13:0017h 25m1 stopCHI Invalid DateSan Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Mar 11 | Normal Airline
CHI 15:006hDirectSFO 16:00Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Mar 13 | Normal AirlineFind more flightsFind more flights
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SFO 11:504h 44mDirectORD 18:34San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, May 6 | American AirlinesS$ 127 S$ 14311% off11% offS$ 143 S$ 127 -
SFO 16:554h 34mDirectORD 23:29San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Apr 11 | United AirlinesS$ 130 S$ 1439% off9% offS$ 143 S$ 130 -
SFO 18:299h 21m1 stopORD 05:50San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Apr 14 | Frontier AirlinesS$ 81 S$ 14343% off43% offS$ 143 S$ 81 -
SFO 17:4711h1 stopORD 06:47San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, May 5 | Frontier AirlinesS$ 8541% offS$ 143 S$ 85 -
SFO 09:1319h 34m1 stopORD 06:47San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Apr 27 | Frontier AirlinesS$ 9136% offS$ 143 S$ 91 -
SFO 19:408h 28m1 stopORD 06:08San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Apr 28 | Frontier AirlinesS$ 9136% offS$ 143 S$ 91 -
SFO 15:1013h 10m1 stopORD 06:20San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Apr 13 | Frontier AirlinesS$ 9136% offS$ 143 S$ 91 -
SFO 17:4910h 1m1 stopORD 05:50San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Apr 18 | Frontier AirlinesS$ 9732% offS$ 143 S$ 97 -
SFO 19:407h 45m1 stopORD 05:25San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Apr 22 | Frontier AirlinesS$ 9831% offS$ 143 S$ 98 -
SFO 08:2619h 24m1 stopORD 05:50San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Apr 14 | Alaska AirlinesS$ 10228% offS$ 143 S$ 102 -
SFO 14:0114h 46m1 stopORD 06:47San Francisco - Chicago | Sun, May 3 | Frontier AirlinesS$ 10527% offS$ 143 S$ 105 -
SFO 07:0029h 56m1 stopORD 14:56San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, May 4 | Alaska AirlinesS$ 10626% offS$ 143 S$ 106 -
SFO 13:0017h 25m1 stopCHI Invalid DateSan Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Mar 11 | Normal AirlineFind more flightsFind more flights
Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.
Flying from San Francisco to Chicago
The distance between San Francisco and Chicago is approximately 2,987.76km. It takes around 4 hours 28 minutes on average to fly from San Francisco to Chicago. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.
| Cheapest one-way flight price | S$ 81 |
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| Cheapest return ticket price | S$ 163 |
| Off-season for travel | October |
| Peak season for travel | July |
| Flight distance | 2,987.76km |
| Average flight time | 4 hours 28 minutes |
| Popular airline | American Airlines |
Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from San Francisco to Chicago.
What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from San Francisco to Chicago?
Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Chicago is May, with an average price of S$ 211, and the most expensive month is November, with an average price of up to S$ 440.
What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Chicago?
Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Chicago is June, with an average price of S$ 389, and the most expensive month is November, with an average price of up to S$ 1,341.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Chicago during Hari Raya Puasa?
During Hari Raya Puasa, flights from San Francisco to Chicago are cheapest on Mar 17, with the lowest fare of S$ 158.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (CHI)?
Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as S$ 81 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SFO to ORD on Tue, Apr 14), while American Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 163 departing on Fri, Apr 10 and returning on Fri, Apr 17.Which airlines offer direct flights from San Francisco to Chicago?
At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from San Francisco to Chicago with the following airlines, including: American Airlines United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.How long is a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (CHI)?
It takes about 4 hours 28 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (CHI).When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Chicago?
By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.How many flights are there per week from San Francisco to Chicago?
Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 106 flight per week flying from San Francisco to Chicago. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AA2113 (00:16)How can I find the best deals on flights from San Francisco to Chicago?
To find best deals on flights from San Francisco to Chicago, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
· Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Apr 14, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 81.
· Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American Airlines.
· Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
· Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
· Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Chicago travel is around July.
· Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.When is the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago to get the best price?
The cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Chicago is October, when demand for travel is lower.Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from San Francisco to Chicago?
After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Chicago on March 24, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at S$ 75.Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Chicago from San Francisco?
You can land at any one of the following hubs in Chicago, with San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare International Airport (SFO-ORD) is by far the most common option on this route: O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Midway International Airport (MDW) Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).What is the time difference between San Francisco and Chicago?
The time difference between Chicago and San Francisco is 2h.How can I change or cancel my flight ticket from San Francisco to Chicago?
Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
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