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$112+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Illinois

SFO — ORD
Nov 30 — Dec 71
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Illinois

Thu 11/199:09 am -
2 stops9h 21m
Mon 11/301:38 pm -
1 stop29h 57m
Deal found 10/27$263
Tue 12/84:33 pm -
2 stops41h 09m
Sun 12/1312:32 pm -
1 stop26h 50m
Deal found 10/30$280
Mon 11/239:11 pm -
1 stop20h 55m
Mon 11/301:38 pm -
1 stop22h 02m
Deal found 10/29$290
Wed 12/910:29 am -
2 stops23h 13m
Sun 12/1312:32 pm -
1 stop26h 50m
Deal found 10/30$291
Mon 11/2311:41 am -
1 stop16h 33m
Tue 12/17:00 am -
1 stop11h 03m
Deal found 10/25$295
Tue 11/1712:20 pm -
1 stop10h 01m
Sat 11/216:40 am -
2 stops15h 45m
Deal found 10/25$296
Mon 11/234:10 pm -
Nonstop4h 19m
Thu 12/38:45 am -
Nonstop4h 51m
Deal found 10/25$297
Wed 12/29:35 pm -
2 stops20h 09m
Sun 12/66:21 am -
2 stops16h 40m
Deal found 10/25$298
Sun 11/1511:47 pm -
1 stop9h 38m
Wed 11/1812:27 pm -
1 stop12h 02m
Deal found 10/28$299
Tue 11/176:02 am -
2 stops15h 11m
Mon 11/2312:05 pm -
2 stops10h 20m
Deal found 10/28$299
Thu 11/1911:35 am -
1 stop9h 10m
Thu 11/2610:30 am -
Nonstop4h 45m
Deal found 10/27$300
Thu 11/199:13 am -
1 stop6h 46m
Mon 11/234:59 pm -
Nonstop5h 01m
Deal found 10/28$300

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Illinois

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$263
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$112
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$428

Good round-trip deal

$401 or less

Good one-way deal

$204 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Illinois
One-way flight from San Francisco to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Illinois.

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San FranciscoChicago

SFO San Francisco - MDW Chicago Midway

SFOMDW

San Francisco

Thu 12/10

8:20 am-5:15 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$132

San FranciscoChicago

SFO San Francisco - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 12/17

9:59 am-6:06 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$132

San FranciscoChicago

SFO San Francisco - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 12/31

10:34 pm-4:57 am

Nonstop4h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

San FranciscoChicago

SFO San Francisco - MDW Chicago Midway

SFOMDW

San Francisco

Sat 2/20

11:55 pm-6:05 am

Nonstop4h 10m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

San FranciscoChicago

SFO San Francisco - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 11/19

7:04 am-6:59 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$156

San FranciscoChicago

SFO San Francisco - MDW Chicago Midway

SFOMDW

San Francisco

Tue 12/15

11:39 pm-8:55 am

1 stop7h 16m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

San FranciscoChicago

SFO San Francisco - MDW Chicago Midway

SFOMDW

San Francisco

Sat 1/30

12:15 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

San FranciscoChicago

SFO San Francisco - MDW Chicago Midway

SFOMDW

San Francisco

Wed 12/16

6:00 am-4:50 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

San FranciscoChicago

SFO San Francisco - MDW Chicago Midway

SFOMDW

San Francisco

Fri 1/15

5:20 am-5:30 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$164

San FranciscoChicago

SFO San Francisco - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

SFOORD

San Francisco

Mon 12/21

5:10 pm-11:33 pm

Nonstop4h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$171

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Illinois

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Illinois (average of $372). Flying from San Francisco to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $484). 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 IL?

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Illinois in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 11% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Illinois?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
San Francisco to Illinois flights typically cost between $391 and $668 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $293 on Frontier (Jan 27-Feb 12).

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Illinois?

Booking 66 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Illinois. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Illinois flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,United Airlines, andJetBlue from San Francisco to Illinois by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Illinois?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to Illinois. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.0 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    For as low as $315, Southwest can have you in Illinois from San Francisco in 4h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1841 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $89. JetBlue flights start at $96 while deals on American Airlines start at $118 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Illinois?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Illinois?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Illinois on time: ITA Airways (90%), Aer Lingus (83%), Brussels Airlines (77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Illinois?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $164. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $131 on average, our data indicates $1,207 when flying from San Francisco to Illinois.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco 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 to Illinois.

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Illinois (average of $372). Flying from San Francisco to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $484). 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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Alternative routes for San Francisco to Illinois

Top 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Illinois

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$122Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$157Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$204Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$224Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$237Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$262Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$272Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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