O'Hare Intl

$159+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ORD
Jul 23 — Jul 301
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in September or August, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 23, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/288:25 am
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop8h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/297:20 am
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop7h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/21$315
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/3012:38 pm
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop6h 05m
Frontier
Mon 7/139:57 pm
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop15h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21$316
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/268:56 pm
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop20h 06m
Frontier
Sun 8/308:11 pm
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop14h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20$317
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/2412:32 am
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop9h 04m
Frontier
Mon 7/139:57 pm
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop15h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20$318
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/139:00 pm
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop6h 37m
Frontier
Sat 7/187:15 am
ORD
-
SFO
2 stops15h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20$319
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/87:17 pm
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop12h 44m
Frontier
Wed 10/1411:06 am
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop7h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 6/22$320
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/296:00 am
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop12h 43m
Frontier
Wed 7/157:05 am
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop14h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21$321
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/187:17 pm
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop24h 18m
Frontier
Sun 9/206:30 am
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop13h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21$322
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/612:29 am
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop13h 39m
Frontier
Sat 7/187:05 am
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop14h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21$323
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/164:40 pm
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop18h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 10/192:21 pm
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop8h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/23$324
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/168:23 pm
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop7h 54m
Frontier
Wed 8/192:41 pm
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop11h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 6/19$325
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/612:29 am
SFO
-
ORD
1 stop13h 39m
Frontier
Mon 7/137:05 am
ORD
-
SFO
1 stop14h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21$326

Find flight deals from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). 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 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$315
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$500

Good round-trip deal

$414 or less

Good one-way deal

$231 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Chicago O'Hare Intl flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 9/30

1:50 pm-8:22 pm

Nonstop4h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/1

8:09 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

$332

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sun 9/20

12:30 am-8:30 am

1 stop6h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/21

2:00 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop9h 44m

$355

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sun 9/27

12:05 am-8:30 am

1 stop6h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/28

5:44 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$355

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 8/25

1:30 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/27

7:44 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$355

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 7/28

6:34 pm-12:59 am

Nonstop4h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/31

8:04 pm-10:57 pm

Nonstop4h 53m

$366
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 10/7

3:00 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/11

6:07 am-8:45 am

Nonstop4h 38m

$368

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Fri 10/2

6:38 pm-12:59 am

Nonstop4h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/4

9:40 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop4h 50m

$380

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 7/18

2:29 pm-9:03 pm

Nonstop4h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/25

9:35 pm-12:32 am

Nonstop4h 57m

$413

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 7/9

6:34 pm-12:59 am

Nonstop4h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/14

7:30 am-10:19 am

Nonstop4h 49m

$415

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 8/13

6:38 pm-12:59 am

Nonstop4h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/23

6:00 am-8:38 am

Nonstop4h 38m

$415

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 66 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $325). Flying from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $500). 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 ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 23, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 8% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on June 20, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines and SFO

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Robert Schrader

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Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. 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 O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated June 23, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    If you book a flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl from San Francisco, you will be flying from San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.0 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 50 flights from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day from 8 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    For as low as $332, United Airlines can have you in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from San Francisco in 4h 32m. There are 1841 mi between San Francisco and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Hawaiian Airlines ($108), Delta ($122), and Frontier ($130) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Hawaiian Airlines is priced at 73% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are Frontier ($76), JetBlue ($96), and American Airlines ($99).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: ITA Airways (98%), Brussels Airlines (84%), Austrian Airlines( 83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $162. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $219 on average, our data indicates $1,155 when flying from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $325). Flying from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $500). 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 8 airlines flying from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl. 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 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$108Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$122Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$130Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$144Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$225Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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