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Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to San Francisco Bay Area from $61

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CHI — SFO
jun. 2 — jun. 91
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sø. 6/2
sø. 6/9
1 adult, Economy
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How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area?

To save up to 57% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 52 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area from $298 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $449 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area?

The best pricing can be found in the month of September. Prices to San Francisco Bay Area from Chicago average $306. You can even find prices in September for less than $306, as users have found deals to San Francisco Bay Area from as low as $107. The month of March appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to San Francisco Bay Area from Chicago. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 25%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area (CHI - XIH)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Cheap Frontier flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Frontier for the route between Chicago and San Francisco Bay Area. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated mai 28, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Frontier flights we've found from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
lø. 9/144:09 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 38mFrontier
lø. 9/219:03 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/26$138
lø. 10/194:09 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 38mFrontier
on. 10/239:03 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$140
lø. 8/174:09 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 38mFrontier
on. 8/219:03 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/26$146
on. 11/134:09 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 38mFrontier
ma. 11/189:03 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/26$168
lø. 7/134:18 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 29mFrontier
on. 7/178:58 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 10mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$170
lø. 8/244:09 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 38mFrontier
lø. 8/319:03 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/26$174
lø. 8/314:09 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 38mFrontier
ma. 9/99:03 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/26$175
on. 8/147:30 pmORD - SFO
1 stop7h 29mFrontier
on. 8/286:18 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop8h 29mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$176
on. 8/147:30 pmORD - SFO
1 stop7h 29mFrontier
on. 8/286:18 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop8h 29mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$177

Cheap Delta flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Chicago and San Francisco Bay Area. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated mai 28, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Delta flights departing from Chicago and landing in San Francisco Bay Area. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
ti. 9/176:00 amMDW - SFO
1 stop8h 25mDelta
ma. 9/3012:20 amSFO - MDW
1 stop6h 21mDelta
Deal found 5/26$236
fr. 9/207:15 amORD - SFO
1 stop6h 58mDelta
sø. 9/2210:15 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Deal found 5/27$256
ti. 6/49:32 amMDW - SFO
1 stop7h 35mDelta
ti. 6/410:55 pmSFO - MDW
1 stop8h 11mDelta
Deal found 5/26$398

Cheap Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Prices were last updated on mai 28, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
ti. 6/410:52 pmORD - SJC
1 stop11h 32mSpirit Airlines
on. 6/53:32 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop12h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/26$161
ti. 6/49:36 amORD - SJC
1 stop8h 14mSpirit Airlines
on. 6/57:00 amSJC - ORD
3 stops21h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/26$176
ti. 6/2510:58 pmORD - OAK
1 stop10h 43mSpirit Airlines
ti. 7/26:07 amOAK - ORD
1 stop16h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$176
ti. 6/1110:01 pmORD - SJC
1 stop12h 23mSpirit Airlines
on. 6/125:50 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop12h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$177
ti. 6/2510:58 pmORD - OAK
1 stop10h 43mSpirit Airlines
ti. 7/26:07 amOAK - ORD
1 stop16h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$178
ti. 6/49:36 amORD - SJC
1 stop8h 14mSpirit Airlines
on. 6/57:00 amSJC - ORD
2 stops14h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/26$179
ti. 6/47:59 pmORD - SFO
1 stop6h 42mFrontier
on. 6/56:34 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop8h 49mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$180
lø. 6/810:11 pmORD - SFO
1 stop10h 46mFrontier
on. 6/1210:30 amSFO - ORD
1 stop13h 29mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$183
on. 6/1212:32 pmORD - OAK
1 stop12h 17mSpirit Airlines
lø. 6/1512:18 pmOAK - ORD
1 stop6h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$183

Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Chicago and San Francisco Bay Area in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated mai 28, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
ti. 6/410:52 pmORD - SJC
1 stop11h 32mSpirit Airlines
on. 6/53:32 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop12h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/26$161
ti. 9/107:47 pmORD - OAK
1 stop13h 55mSpirit Airlines
sø. 9/159:26 pmOAK - ORD
1 stop12h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$166
lø. 9/144:09 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 38mFrontier
ma. 9/169:03 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$168
lø. 9/214:09 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 38mFrontier
fr. 9/279:03 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$170
fr. 9/204:09 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 38mFrontier
lø. 9/219:03 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$171
lø. 8/244:09 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 38mFrontier
lø. 8/319:03 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/26$174
fr. 7/54:06 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 29mFrontier
on. 7/109:03 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 10mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$175
fr. 7/194:06 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 29mFrontier
lø. 7/208:58 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 10mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$176
ti. 6/49:36 amORD - SJC
1 stop8h 14mSpirit Airlines
on. 6/57:00 amSJC - ORD
3 stops21h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/26$176

Non-stop flights to San Francisco Bay Area from Chicago

Discover non-stop flight options from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated mai 28, 2024.
To help reduce your travel time, choose from one of these non-stop flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area. If you're looking for other options for flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
lø. 9/144:09 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 38mFrontier
lø. 9/219:03 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/26$138
lø. 10/194:09 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 38mFrontier
on. 10/239:03 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$140
on. 9/184:09 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 38mFrontier
lø. 9/219:03 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$141
lø. 8/174:09 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 38mFrontier
on. 8/219:03 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/26$146
lø. 9/144:09 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 38mFrontier
ma. 9/169:03 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/26$168
lø. 7/134:18 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 29mFrontier
on. 7/178:58 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 10mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$170
fr. 9/204:09 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 38mFrontier
lø. 9/219:03 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$171
lø. 8/244:09 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 38mFrontier
lø. 8/319:03 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/26$174
fr. 7/54:06 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 29mFrontier
on. 7/109:03 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 10mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$175

Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated mai 28, 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area should consider booking one of these fares. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
ti. 6/410:52 pmORD - SJC
1 stop11h 32mSpirit Airlines
on. 6/53:32 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop12h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/26$161
ti. 6/49:36 amORD - SJC
1 stop8h 14mSpirit Airlines
on. 6/57:00 amSJC - ORD
3 stops21h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/26$176
ti. 6/49:36 amORD - SJC
1 stop8h 14mSpirit Airlines
on. 6/57:00 amSJC - ORD
2 stops14h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/26$179
ti. 6/47:59 pmORD - SFO
1 stop6h 42mFrontier
on. 6/56:34 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop8h 49mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$180
ti. 6/49:36 amORD - SJC
1 stop8h 14mSpirit Airlines
lø. 6/2910:19 amSJC - ORD
1 stop17h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/26$199
on. 6/59:53 pmORD - SFO
1 stop10h 54mFrontier
ma. 6/106:08 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop9h 17mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$200
on. 6/58:23 pmORD - SFO
1 stop27h 38mFrontier
ma. 6/1010:17 amSFO - ORD
1 stop17h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$203
ti. 6/410:57 pmORD - OAK
1 stop10h 44mSpirit Airlines
fr. 6/75:15 amOAK - ORD
1 stop14h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/26$211
lø. 6/14:28 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 29mFrontier
on. 6/59:09 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/25$212

One-way flights to San Francisco Bay Area from Chicago

Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated mai 28, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area. For those needing a return trip from Chicago, there is a search form available above.
ti. 9/107:47 pmORD - OAK
1 stop13h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$61
ti. 6/410:57 pmORD - OAK
1 stop10h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/26$68
on. 8/214:09 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 38mFrontier
Deal found 5/26$69
ti. 6/410:57 pmORD - OAK
1 stop10h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/26$69
lø. 8/244:09 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 38mFrontier
Deal found 5/26$70
ti. 9/107:03 amORD - SJC
1 stop10h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$70
lø. 6/154:18 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 28mFrontier
Deal found 5/26$71
on. 8/284:09 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 38mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$75
ti. 6/1110:01 pmORD - SJC
1 stop12h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$75

Find flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area 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, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated mai 28, 2024.

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$138 - $248

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Chicago MidwaySan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

lø. 9/14

Nonstop4h 38m

San Francisco

lø. 9/21

Nonstop4h 11m

$138

Chicago MidwaySan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

lø. 10/19

Nonstop4h 38m

San Francisco

on. 10/23

Nonstop4h 11m

$140

Chicago O'Hare IntlOakland

ORD - OAK

ORDOAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ti. 9/10

1 stop13h 55m

Oakland

ti. 9/17

1 stop16h 38m

$156

Chicago O'Hare IntlSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

on. 9/18

Nonstop4h 44m

San Francisco

lø. 9/21

Nonstop4h 20m

$179

Chicago O'Hare IntlSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

on. 8/14

1 stop7h 29m

San Francisco

on. 8/28

Nonstop4h 20m

$185

Chicago O'Hare IntlSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

to. 7/4

Nonstop4h 40m

San Francisco

lø. 7/20

Nonstop4h 13m

$196

Chicago O'Hare IntlSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ma. 7/8

1 stop17h 33m

San Francisco

to. 7/25

1 stop15h 20m

$225

Chicago MidwaySan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

ti. 9/17

1 stop8h 25m

San Francisco

ma. 9/30

1 stop6h 21m

$236

Chicago O'Hare IntlSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lø. 7/20

Nonstop4h 38m

San Francisco

on. 7/24

Nonstop4h 14m

$248

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Deals found on 5/26

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated mai 28, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Frontier, Delta and Sun Country Air from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,984 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,984 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,984 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,192 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,984 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,502 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,984 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

JetBlue
7.6
Good
4,383 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,984 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

WestJet
7.5
Good
2,879 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,984 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

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  • Can I find flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $138, but on average you can expect to pay $169.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area is less than $172.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area for under $200?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area within the next 7 days for less than $200.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area?

    You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

  • How many flights depart from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area on average per day?

    37 flight departures from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area per day on average.
    Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 3% of flight departures
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 30% of flight departures
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 11% of flight departures
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 57% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area?

    A quick flight from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area can take about 4h 38m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $138. Airlines will cover a distance of 1851 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area are Spirit Airlines ($61), Frontier ($69), and Sun Country Air ($96).

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area?

    When deciding which route to take from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco, Chicago Midway - San Francisco or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Oakland as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Consider Scandinavian Airlines (91%), ANA (87%) or Air China (84%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area? While on average our users pay $1,398, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $94. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco), is priced around $175.

  • What does ORD to SFO mean?

    Great question - ORD to SFO just means Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! San Jose Airport (SJC), Oakland Airport (OAK), Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport (STS), Napa County Airport (APC), Concord Buchanan Fld Airport (CCR) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals updated?

    The Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/27.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Before booking your flight from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area check out the most popular airlines for this route: Undisclosed Carrier, American Airlines or Alaska Airlines.

  • When is the best time to book a flight from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $268). Flying from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $383). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area

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FrontierCheapest$82Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$95Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$109Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapest$118Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$156Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Linear Air TaxiCheapest$50,316Average$67,279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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