Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to O'Hare Intl (ORD) from $56

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SFO — ORD
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How to find the cheapest flight from San Francisco (SFO) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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 December 7, 2023.

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$208

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$106
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From San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 36 days in advance, which can save you up to 54% on flights from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 36 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $358. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $447.

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

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from San Francisco. Prices for September average $346 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $105. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a September flight can save you 21% on your journey compared to booking in June

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (SFO - ORD)?

When flying from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap United Airlines flights from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between San Francisco and O'Hare Intl. 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 2,618,515 searches. Data last updated December 7, 2023.
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  • If you’re traveling from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is United Airlines. Flights from United Airlines traveling this route typically cost $341.80 RT. This price is typically 40% more expensive than other airlines that offer San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $124. The most popular departure airport in San Francisco when flying to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is San Francisco Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. When flying from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, United Airlines flights are 14% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

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  • If you’re traveling from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is American Airlines. Flights from American Airlines traveling this route typically cost $431.54 RT. This price is typically 27% more expensive than other airlines that offer San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $218. The most popular departure airport in San Francisco when flying to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is San Francisco Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. When flying from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, American Airlines flights are 4% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap San Francisco to O'Hare Intl flights in December & January 2023

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Non-stop flights to O'Hare Intl from San Francisco

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One-way flights to O'Hare Intl from San Francisco

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Find flights from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl within your budget

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$118 - $237

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Depart

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Price

San FranciscoChicago O'Hare Intl

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 1/16

Nonstop4h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/20

Nonstop4h 46m

$118

San FranciscoChicago O'Hare Intl

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 1/16

1 stop10h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/20

1 stop30h 33m

$119

San FranciscoChicago O'Hare Intl

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 1/13

1 stop11h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/20

1 stop30h 33m

$121

San FranciscoChicago O'Hare Intl

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 1/31

Nonstop4h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/5

Nonstop4h 47m

$128

San FranciscoChicago O'Hare Intl

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 1/16

1 stop10h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/19

1 stop26h 51m

$129

San FranciscoChicago O'Hare Intl

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sun 1/7

Nonstop4h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/12

Nonstop4h 46m

$138

San FranciscoChicago O'Hare Intl

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 1/10

1 stop6h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/16

1 stop10h 43m

$140

San FranciscoChicago O'Hare Intl

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 1/16

Nonstop4h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/19

Nonstop4h 50m

$158

San FranciscoChicago O'Hare Intl

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 1/17

1 stop6h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/22

1 stop6h 50m

$237

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Average price of flights to O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl is currently 70.22 USD while a round-trip flight costs 143.11 USD. Price data was last updated on December 3, 2023.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $218). Flying from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $367). 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.

January

$218

February

$229

March

$261

April

$293

May

$290

June

$367

July

$338

August

$274

September

$258

October

$248

November

$271

December

$257

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 December 7, 2023.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Chicago, such as United Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
1,404 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

8.1
Very good
1,404 reviews
8.1
Very good
1,404 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

7.9
Good
3,035 reviews
8.1
Very good
1,404 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

Southwest
7.6
Good
1,522 reviews
8.1
Very good
1,404 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

7.4
Good
94 reviews
8.1
Very good
1,404 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

7.4
Good
1,902 reviews
8.1
Very good
1,404 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

Average temperature in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by selecting the month that matches your preferred temperature. July sees the highest average temperature while January sees the lowest average temperature. Temperature data was last updated on December 3, 2023.

CHI

Temperature

23 - 73.4 °F

Average rainfall in O'Hare Intl by month

Keep in mind the precipitation totals in O'Hare Intl when planning your trip. O'Hare Intl sees an average of 3.09 precipitation per year with the most occurring in August. Precipitation data was last updated on December 3, 2023.

CHI

Rainfall

1.7 - 4.9 inches

Related info for your journey

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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 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 57 flights from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day from 7 different airlines.

Can I find flights from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $118, but on average you can expect to pay $139.

Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is less than $161.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport within the next 7 days for less than $200.

What days are nonstop flights available from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Nonstop flights can be found on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on average per day?

35 flight departures from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport per day on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 17% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 60% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 11% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 11% of flight departures

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

For as low as $118, American Airlines can have you in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from San Francisco in 4h 10m. There are 1851 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, American Airlines ($118), Frontier ($119), and United Airlines ($138) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. American Airlines is priced at 70% 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 ($56), American Airlines ($59), and United Airlines ($90).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

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: Qatar Airways (97%), Iberia (96%), Royal Jordanian( 96%).

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 $119. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $128 on average our data indicates $909 when flying from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

What does SFO to ORD mean?

San Francisco Airport is SFO and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is ORD. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

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Top 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 6 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 2,618,515 searches. Data last updated December 7, 2023.
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FrontierCheapest$69Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$119Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$124Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapest$129Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$175Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hourly flight availability from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl

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 December 7, 2023.
17%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
48%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
23%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
12%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 7, 2023.
Sunday58daily flights
Monday63daily flights
Tuesday58daily flights
Wednesday55daily flights
Thursday58daily flights
Friday62daily flights
Saturday48daily flights

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