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$105+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Midway (MDW)

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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — MDW
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Chicago Midway are usually found in September or January, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Midway

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Midway (MDW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$209
(Southwest)

One-way from

$105
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$337

Good round-trip deal

$364 or less

Good one-way deal

$196 or less
From San Francisco to Chicago Midway
One-way flight from San Francisco to Chicago Midway
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Chicago Midway.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Chicago Midway.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Midway
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Midway. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/166:50 amSFO - MDW
1 stop9h 35mSouthwest
Tue 8/194:00 pmMDW - SFO
2 stops7h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$209
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1810:29 pmSFO - MDW
1 stop8h 33mFrontier
Thu 8/213:52 pmMDW - SFO
1 stop8h 58mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$252
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2612:35 amSFO - MDW
1 stop6h 15mDelta
Thu 9/410:11 amMDW - SFO
1 stop10h 41mDelta
Deal found 6/11$257

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Chicago Midway Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Midway

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - MDW

SFOMDW

San Francisco

Sat 8/16

6:50 am-6:25 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/19

4:00 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$209

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - MDW

SFOMDW

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

10:29 pm-9:02 am

1 stop8h 33m

Chicago Midway

Thu 8/21

3:52 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$252

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - MDW

SFOMDW

San Francisco

Tue 8/26

12:35 am-8:50 am

1 stop6h 15m

Chicago Midway

Thu 9/4

10:11 am-6:52 pm

1 stop10h 41m

$257

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - MDW

SFOMDW

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

6:50 am-9:20 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$105

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - MDW

SFOMDW

San Francisco

Fri 7/4

12:49 am-8:44 am

1 stop5h 55m

$124

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - MDW

SFOMDW

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

10:29 pm-9:02 am

1 stop8h 33m

$126

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - MDW

SFOMDW

San Francisco

Thu 10/23

6:21 pm-4:34 pm

2 stops20h 13m

$203

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/11

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Midway

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Chicago Midway Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago Midway Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Midway. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Chicago Midway Airport is 86 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago Midway Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago Midway Airport (average of $160). Flying from San Francisco to Chicago Midway Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $249). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to MDW?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Midway. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Chicago Midway Airport in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 47% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Chicago Midway Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Midway. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Chicago Midway Airport flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Midway by month

Plan your trip to Midway by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago Midway Airport ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago Midway Airport when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Midway by month

Plan your trip to Midway by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago Midway Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Midway

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Midway. 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 Midway. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and Frontier from San Francisco to Chicago. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Midway. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Chicago Midway?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Francisco to Chicago Midway. 6 airlines have flights from San Francisco to Chicago Midway on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Francisco to Chicago Midway should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Chicago Midway per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Chicago Midway Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Chicago Midway Airport round-trip from $209. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $252, and Delta, from $257. These flights start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $105. Delta flights start at $124 while deals on Frontier start at $126 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Chicago Midway Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay $333 for a flight from San Francisco to Chicago Midway Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $144 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Chicago Midway) is currently priced at $229.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Midway?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Midway?

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago Midway Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago Midway Airport (average of $160). Flying from San Francisco to Chicago Midway Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $249). 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 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Midway

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Midway. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$48Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$133Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$197Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$209Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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