Popular in | June |
---|---|
Cheapest in | September |
Round-trip from | $223 |
One-way from | $49 |
Users have found that leaving on a Monday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 6% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.
To save up to 54% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 36 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from San Francisco to Chicago from $358 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $447 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.
September is one of the best times of the year to fly to Chicago 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
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Chicago is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 25% on airfare.
Alaska Airlines is one of the most popular airlines used for those traveling from San Francisco to Chicago. Flights on this route from Alaska Airlines typically cost $281.98 RT, a price that is 78% cheaper than the average San Francisco to Chicago flight. The cheapest flight found was $109 RT. San Francisco Airport is the most common San Francisco airport to take off from when flying to Chicago. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Chicago. When flying from San Francisco to Chicago, Alaska Airlines flights are 13% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
One of the most popular airlines traveling from San Francisco to Chicago is Delta. Flights from Delta traveling this route typically cost $380.83 RT. This price is typically 62% cheaper than other airlines that offer San Francisco to Chicago flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $193. San Francisco Airport is the most common San Francisco airport to take off from when flying to Chicago. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Chicago. When flying from San Francisco to Chicago, Delta flights are 3% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.
Fly from
Fly to
Budget
$98 - $266
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San FranciscoChicago Midway
SFO - MDW
SFOMDW
San Francisco
Wed 4/10
Nonstop4h 11m
Chicago Midway
Tue 4/16
Nonstop4h 39m
San FranciscoChicago Midway
SFO - MDW
SFOMDW
San Francisco
Wed 4/10
Nonstop4h 11m
Chicago Midway
Sat 4/13
Nonstop4h 39m
San FranciscoChicago Midway
SFO - MDW
SFOMDW
San Francisco
Sat 4/20
Nonstop4h 11m
Chicago Midway
Tue 4/23
Nonstop4h 39m
San FranciscoChicago Midway
SFO - MDW
SFOMDW
San Francisco
Thu 4/11
Nonstop4h 11m
Chicago Midway
Sat 4/13
Nonstop4h 39m
San FranciscoChicago Midway
SFO - MDW
SFOMDW
San Francisco
Fri 4/19
Nonstop4h 11m
Chicago Midway
Tue 4/23
Nonstop4h 39m
San FranciscoChicago O'Hare Intl
SFO - ORD
SFOORD
San Francisco
Mon 4/15
2 stops29h 04m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 4/17
1 stop7h 31m
San FranciscoChicago O'Hare Intl
SFO - ORD
SFOORD
San Francisco
Wed 5/1
Nonstop4h 24m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 5/7
Nonstop4h 52m
San FranciscoChicago O'Hare Intl
SFO - ORD
SFOORD
San Francisco
Fri 4/26
1 stop7h 40m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 4/30
1 stop8h 37m
San FranciscoChicago O'Hare Intl
SFO - ORD
SFOORD
San Francisco
Wed 4/17
1 stop6h 13m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 4/21
Nonstop4h 46m
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from San Francisco to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $361). 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
$248
February
$245
March
$280
April
$288
May
$292
June
$361
July
$338
August
$276
September
$258
October
$248
November
$271
December
$248
CHI Temperature | 23 - 73.4 °F |
---|
Overall
Food
Crew
Entertainment
Boarding
Comfort
Reviews
We would prefer paper boarding pass. First time using baggage kiosks and found it confusing but should do better next time. Not much people contact in the terminal. The flight itself was good.
Overall
Food
Crew
Entertainment
Boarding
Comfort
Reviews
We would prefer paper boarding pass. First time using baggage kiosks and found it confusing but should do better next time. Not much people contact in the terminal. The flight itself was good.
Overall
Food
Crew
Entertainment
Boarding
Comfort
Reviews
We would prefer paper boarding pass. First time using baggage kiosks and found it confusing but should do better next time. Not much people contact in the terminal. The flight itself was good.
Overall
Food
Crew
Entertainment
Boarding
Comfort
Reviews
We would prefer paper boarding pass. First time using baggage kiosks and found it confusing but should do better next time. Not much people contact in the terminal. The flight itself was good.
Overall
Food
Crew
Entertainment
Boarding
Comfort
Reviews
We would prefer paper boarding pass. First time using baggage kiosks and found it confusing but should do better next time. Not much people contact in the terminal. The flight itself was good.
Overall
Food
Crew
Entertainment
Boarding
Comfort
Reviews
We would prefer paper boarding pass. First time using baggage kiosks and found it confusing but should do better next time. Not much people contact in the terminal. The flight itself was good.
8%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
---|---|
30%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
33%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
29%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
Sunday | 58daily flights |
---|---|
Monday | 63daily flights |
Tuesday | 58daily flights |
Wednesday | 55daily flights |
Thursday | 58daily flights |
Friday | 62daily flights |
Saturday | 48daily flights |
Cheapflights helps you search for flights from San Francisco to Chicago via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.
By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Chicago from San Francisco.
Yes! Cheapflights helps users easily find flights from San Francisco to Chicago with no change fees.
Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Chicago from San Francisco today and book when prices fit your budget.