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$61+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Illinois

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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ORD
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Illinois

Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:24 amSFO - ORD
1 stop15h 48mFrontier
Thu 1/17:00 amORD - SFO
1 stop19h 24mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/316:24 amSFO - ORD
1 stop15h 48mFrontier
Sun 1/410:49 pmORD - SFO
2 stops27h 03mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$312
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/308:16 pmSFO - MDW
1 stop11h 05mFrontier
Sun 1/410:50 pmMDW - SFO
1 stop27h 34mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2510:49 pmSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 18mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/95:00 amORD - SFO
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$322
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/296:00 amSFO - STL
1 stop13h 25mFrontier
Sun 1/119:46 pmSTL - SFO
2 stops26h 39mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$326
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/249:30 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop16h 19mFrontier
Sun 1/410:49 pmORD - SFO
1 stop10h 59mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$337
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sun 12/2811:01 amSFO - ORD
1 stop6h 19mSun Country Air
Wed 12/3111:45 amORD - SFO
1 stop7h 27mSun Country Air
Deal found 12/16$357
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/309:30 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/410:49 pmORD - SFO
1 stop10h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$358
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/255:30 amSFO - ORD
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Fri 1/94:25 pmORD - SFO
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$359
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Mon 12/296:24 amSFO - ORD
1 stop15h 48mFrontier
Mon 1/57:00 amORD - SFO
1 stop19h 24mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$364
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/2810:31 pmSFO - STL
2 stops20h 54mFrontier
Sun 1/119:46 pmSTL - SFO
1 stop25h 37mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$369
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:24 amSFO - MDW
1 stop13h 26mFrontier
Fri 1/96:10 amMDW - SFO
1 stop9h 08mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$377

Find flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$142
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$61
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$458
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Illinois 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Illinois that are best for you.

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Illinois

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San JoseSt. Louis

SJC - STL

SJCSTL

San Jose

Thu 1/8

11:27 am-12:12 pm

1 stop22h 45m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 1/11

9:46 pm-6:14 pm

1 stop22h 28m

$207

OaklandChicago

OAK - MDW

OAKMDW

Oakland

Tue 1/20

11:10 am-5:15 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/24

7:40 pm-10:35 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

$236

San FranciscoSt. Louis

SFO - STL

SFOSTL

San Francisco

Fri 1/9

10:16 am-9:21 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 1/12

1:07 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop10h 16m

$237

San JoseSt. Louis

SJC - STL

SJCSTL

San Jose

Sun 1/18

11:14 am-9:14 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 1/22

10:01 pm-8:40 am

1 stop12h 39m

$238

OaklandChicago

OAK - MDW

OAKMDW

Oakland

Sat 2/14

6:40 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/17

7:55 am-12:35 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$239

OaklandChicago

OAK - MDW

OAKMDW

Oakland

Sat 1/10

5:55 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/17

8:35 am-2:25 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$246

OaklandChicago

OAK - MDW

OAKMDW

Oakland

Tue 2/3

11:10 am-5:15 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/11

5:35 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$251

San JoseSt. Louis

SJC - STL

SJCSTL

San Jose

Thu 2/26

10:34 am-9:26 pm

1 stop8h 52m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 3/8

9:22 pm-6:07 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$252

OaklandChicago

OAK - ORD

OAKORD

Oakland

Tue 1/13

11:43 am-11:50 pm

1 stop10h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

2:06 pm-9:46 am

1 stop21h 40m

$257

OaklandChicago

OAK - MDW

OAKMDW

Oakland

Tue 1/20

11:10 am-5:15 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

Chicago Midway

Fri 1/23

2:10 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$258

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from San Francisco Bay Area with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Illinois

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Illinois?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Illinois (average of $107). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Illinois in November is currently the most expensive (average of $210). 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 XIH to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 10% on flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Illinois by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to Illinois?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco Bay Area to Illinois. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco Bay Area to Illinois flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Illinois have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,475 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,475 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,475 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,475 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,475 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,475 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,082 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,475 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For as low as $236, Frontier can have you in Illinois from San Francisco Bay Area in 4h 05m. The distance from San Francisco Bay Area to Illinois is about 1839 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $57. Users have also found prices from $64 and $89 on Frontier and American Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Illinois 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 Bay Area to Illinois?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Illinois (average of $107). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Illinois in November is currently the most expensive (average of $210). 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 Bay Area to Illinois

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Illinois. 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$98Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$108Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$108Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$128Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$133Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$170Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$185Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$197Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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