Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to San Francisco Bay Area from $47
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CHI — SFO
May 21 — May 281
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How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area?
To save up to 54% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 52 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area from $298 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $449 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area?
The best pricing can be found in the month of September. Prices to San Francisco Bay Area from Chicago average $307. You can even find prices in September for less than $307, as users have found deals to San Francisco Bay Area from as low as $114. The month of March appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to San Francisco Bay Area from Chicago. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 24%.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area (CHI - XIH)?
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.
Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Alaska Airlines for the route between Chicago and San Francisco Bay Area. 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Alaska Airlines flights we've found from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Wed 7/316:35 amORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 37mAlaska Airlines
Wed 8/711:59 pmSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/15$135
Tue 8/136:35 amORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 37mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/1311:59 pmSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$179
Wed 7/316:35 amORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 37mAlaska Airlines
Wed 8/711:59 pmSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/15$184
Sat 7/136:35 amORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 37mAlaska Airlines
Sat 7/2010:54 pmSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/15$189
Thu 5/305:55 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 44mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/114:55 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop9h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/15$198
Wed 5/226:00 amORD - SFO
1 stop7h 29mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/2511:12 pmSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$341
Wed 5/226:00 amORD - SFO
1 stop7h 29mAlaska Airlines
Thu 5/3011:57 pmSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/14$382
Cheap American Airlines flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Chicago and San Francisco Bay Area. 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available American Airlines flights departing from Chicago and landing in San Francisco Bay Area. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Sat 8/178:30 amORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/2611:59 pmSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$194
Fri 5/319:20 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 44mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/46:00 amSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/16$197
Fri 8/308:29 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/211:59 pmSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$237
Thu 5/238:25 amORD - SFO
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/2711:58 pmSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$302
Thu 5/238:55 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/1011:57 pmSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$303
Sat 5/251:40 pmORD - SFO
1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/2711:58 pmSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$325
Sat 5/256:30 amORD - SFO
1 stop8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/111:58 pmSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$345
Cheap Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area flights in May & June 2024
Find cheap flight options from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Wed 6/510:17 pmORD - SJC
1 stop13h 12mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/119:13 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop7h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$121
Tue 6/410:52 pmORD - SJC
1 stop11h 32mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/119:13 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop7h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$126
Tue 6/410:52 pmORD - OAK
1 stop14h 20mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/115:39 pmOAK - ORD
1 stop10h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$126
Wed 6/510:17 pmORD - SJC
1 stop13h 12mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/127:00 amSJC - ORD
2 stops21h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/14$137
Wed 6/510:17 pmORD - SJC
1 stop13h 12mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/112:12 pmSJC - ORD
3 stops31h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/14$139
Wed 6/510:17 pmORD - SJC
1 stop13h 12mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/114:23 pmSJC - ORD
3 stops29h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$140
Sat 6/14:05 pmORD - OAK
1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/45:30 amOAK - ORD
1 stop6h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/14$141
Wed 6/510:17 pmORD - SJC
1 stop13h 12mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/119:13 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop7h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$142
Wed 6/510:17 pmORD - SJC
1 stop13h 12mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/119:13 pmSJC - ORD
2 stops24h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$144
Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area 2024 flight deals
Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Chicago and San Francisco Bay Area in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Wed 6/510:17 pmORD - SJC
1 stop13h 12mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/119:13 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop7h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$121
Tue 6/410:52 pmORD - SJC
1 stop11h 32mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/119:13 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop7h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$126
Tue 6/410:52 pmORD - OAK
1 stop14h 20mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/115:39 pmOAK - ORD
1 stop10h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$126
Wed 6/510:17 pmORD - SJC
1 stop13h 12mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/127:00 amSJC - ORD
2 stops21h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/14$137
Wed 6/510:17 pmORD - SJC
1 stop13h 12mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/112:12 pmSJC - ORD
3 stops31h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/14$139
Wed 6/510:17 pmORD - SJC
1 stop13h 12mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/114:23 pmSJC - ORD
3 stops29h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$140
Sat 6/14:05 pmORD - OAK
1 stop8h 50mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/45:30 amOAK - ORD
1 stop6h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/14$141
Wed 6/510:17 pmORD - SJC
1 stop13h 12mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/119:13 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop7h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$142
Wed 6/510:17 pmORD - SJC
1 stop13h 12mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/119:13 pmSJC - ORD
2 stops24h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$144
Non-stop flights to San Francisco Bay Area from Chicago
Discover non-stop flight options from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
To help reduce your travel time, choose from one of these non-stop flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area. If you're looking for other options for flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
Sat 6/154:18 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 28mFrontier
Mon 6/249:09 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$161
Fri 6/74:18 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 28mFrontier
Wed 6/129:09 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$162
Sat 7/274:08 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 29mFrontier
Mon 8/59:03 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 10mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$165
Sat 6/14:28 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 29mFrontier
Wed 7/109:03 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 10mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$167
Wed 7/314:03 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 29mFrontier
Wed 8/79:03 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 10mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$168
Wed 7/314:03 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 29mFrontier
Mon 8/59:03 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 10mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$169
Sat 5/254:28 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 29mFrontier
Mon 5/279:15 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 12mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$174
Mon 6/34:41 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 29mFrontier
Mon 6/109:09 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/14$176
Sat 6/14:28 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 29mFrontier
Wed 6/129:09 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 11mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$179
Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area flights leaving soon
Find last-minute flight options from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area should consider booking one of these fares. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Tue 5/2110:52 pmORD - SJC
1 stop11h 49mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/298:00 amSJC - ORD
1 stop11h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/14$145
Tue 5/2110:52 pmORD - SJC
1 stop11h 49mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/284:40 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop11h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/14$162
Sun 5/268:30 amORD - OAK
1 stop16h 14mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/3010:32 pmOAK - ORD
1 stop6h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$164
Wed 5/225:50 pmORD - OAK
1 stop19h 22mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/285:00 amOAK - ORD
1 stop29h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/14$168
Sun 5/268:30 amORD - OAK
1 stop16h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/13:52 pmOAK - ORD
1 stop12h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$171
Tue 5/2110:52 pmORD - SJC
1 stop11h 49mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/2912:21 pmSJC - ORD
2 stops16h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/14$172
Sat 5/254:28 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 29mFrontier
Mon 5/279:15 amSFO - MDW
Nonstop4h 12mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$174
Wed 5/227:59 pmORD - SFO
1 stop28h 09mFrontier
Tue 6/1112:59 amSFO - ORD
1 stop17h 49mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$179
Sat 5/257:59 pmORD - SFO
1 stop6h 42mFrontier
Tue 5/286:33 pmSFO - ORD
1 stop8h 27mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$180
One-way flights to San Francisco Bay Area from Chicago
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area. For those needing a return trip from Chicago, there is a search form available above.
Wed 6/510:17 pmORD - SJC
1 stop13h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/15$47
Sat 9/144:09 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 38mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$49
Wed 7/314:03 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 29mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$50
Wed 6/54:18 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 28mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$51
Wed 6/194:18 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 28mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$54
Wed 11/64:09 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 38mFrontier
Deal found 5/14$65
Fri 6/74:18 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 28mFrontier
Deal found 5/16$68
Fri 5/314:18 pmMDW - SFO
Nonstop4h 29mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$69
Tue 6/410:57 pmORD - OAK
1 stop10h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/16$69
Find flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area within your budget
Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
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$98 - $209
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Chicago MidwaySan Francisco
MDW - SFO
MDWSFO
Chicago Midway
Wed 9/18
Nonstop4h 38m
San Francisco
Wed 9/25
Nonstop4h 11m
$98
Chicago MidwaySan Francisco
MDW - SFO
MDWSFO
Chicago Midway
Sat 9/14
Nonstop4h 38m
San Francisco
Wed 9/25
Nonstop4h 11m
$100
Chicago MidwaySan Francisco
MDW - SFO
MDWSFO
Chicago Midway
Sat 9/14
Nonstop4h 38m
San Francisco
Sat 9/21
Nonstop4h 11m
$101
Chicago O'Hare IntlSan Jose
ORD - SJC
ORDSJC
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 6/5
1 stop13h 12m
San Jose
Tue 6/11
1 stop7h 23m
$121
Chicago O'Hare IntlSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 7/31
Nonstop4h 37m
San Francisco
Wed 8/7
Nonstop4h 21m
$135
Chicago O'Hare IntlOakland
ORD - OAK
ORDOAK
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 5/30
1 stop9h 55m
Oakland
Sun 6/2
1 stop15h 19m
$162
Chicago O'Hare IntlOakland
ORD - OAK
ORDOAK
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 5/26
1 stop16h 14m
Oakland
Thu 5/30
1 stop9h 39m
$182
Chicago O'Hare IntlSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 8/17
Nonstop4h 38m
San Francisco
Mon 8/26
Nonstop4h 15m
$194
Chicago O'Hare IntlSan Francisco
ORD - SFO
ORDSFO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 8/29
1 stop6h 26m
San Francisco
Sun 9/1
Nonstop4h 24m
$209
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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated May 16, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier from Chicago to San Francisco Bay Area by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
6,040 reviews
Food
7.3
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Boarding
8.3
Reviews
1 / 10
Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.
Southwest
6,040 reviews
Southwest
6,040 reviews
Food
7.3
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Boarding
8.3
Reviews
1 / 10
Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.
9,157 reviews
Southwest
6,040 reviews
Food
7.3
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Boarding
8.3
Reviews
1 / 10
Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.
10,673 reviews
Southwest
6,040 reviews
Food
7.3
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Boarding
8.3
Reviews
1 / 10
Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.
2,919 reviews
Southwest
6,040 reviews
Food
7.3
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Boarding
8.3
Reviews
1 / 10
Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.
415 reviews
Southwest
6,040 reviews
Food
7.3
Crew
8.7
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Boarding
8.3
Reviews
1 / 10
Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.
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| 13%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
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| 38%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 36%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 13%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
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