Cheap flights from Midway (MDW) to San Francisco (SFO) from $29

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/27. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
MDW — SFO
Oct 3 — Oct 101

How to find the cheapest flight from Midway (MDW) to San Francisco (SFO)

All the information you need to plan the best MDW to SFO flight in 2023: compare Midway to San Francisco flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Francisco.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$258

One-way from

$29
High demand for flights, 34% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 32% potential price drop
From Chicago Midway to San Francisco
One-way flight from Chicago Midway to San Francisco

MDW - SFO

Price

$258 - $436

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

SFO

Rainfall

0 - 4.4 inches

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 61 days in advance to save up to 53% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 61 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $482, or $653 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to San Francisco from Chicago Midway Airport. Prices for February average $408 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $196. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a February flight can save you 41% on your journey compared to booking in July

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco (MDW - SFO)?

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

Cheap Frontier flights from Midway to San Francisco

Check out some of the cheapest Frontier flights we've come across from Chicago to San Francisco. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.

Cheap Delta flights from Midway to San Francisco

Some of the lowest-priced Delta flights we've found at this time heading from Chicago to San Francisco. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.

Cheap Midway to San Francisco flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for MDW to SFO flights for September, October
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Midway to San Francisco 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to San Francisco from Midway found for this year
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Non-stop flights to San Francisco from Midway

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Midway to San Francisco flights leaving soon

Late deals on return flights to San Francisco from Midway, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to San Francisco from Midway

The cheapest one-way flights from Midway to San Francisco
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Chicago to San Francisco. Users needing a return flight from Chicago to San Francisco should utilize the search form above.

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Chicago MidwaySan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Sat 12/2

Nonstop4h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 12/9

Nonstop4h 10m

Chicago MidwaySan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/25

Nonstop4h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 11/8

Nonstop4h 12m

Chicago MidwaySan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/29

Nonstop4h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 12/2

Nonstop4h 10m

Chicago MidwaySan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/29

Nonstop4h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

Nonstop4h 10m

Chicago MidwaySan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Thu 11/30

Nonstop4h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

Nonstop4h 10m

Chicago MidwaySan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Thu 11/30

Nonstop4h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

Nonstop4h 10m

Chicago MidwaySan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/29

Nonstop4h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 12/7

Nonstop4h 10m

Chicago MidwaySan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/29

Nonstop4h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 12/7

Nonstop4h 10m

Chicago MidwaySan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/19

3 stops17h 22m

San Francisco

Sun 10/22

Nonstop4h 14m

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Frontier and Delta from Chicago to San Francisco. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Frontier
5.8
Fair
762 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew was nice and courteous. Boarding went smoothly. But we experienced a few minutes of extreme turbulence.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Midway to San Francisco flights.

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Chicago Midway?

Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Chicago Midway. Booking flights from Chicago Midway to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Chicago Midway from 2 different airlines.

Can I find flights from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $58, but on average you can expect to pay $79.

Are there nonstop flights from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco is less than $80.

Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco for under $200?

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

What days are nonstop flights available from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco?

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

How many flights depart from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco on average per day?

Travelers can expect 3 flights from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco on average per day.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 67% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 33% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco?

There are many flights that can get you from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco in 4h 50m. Fly via Frontier to get the fastest option. The distance between Chicago Midway Airport and San Francisco is about 1860 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco round-trip?

According to our current data, Frontier ($58), offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco. You may be able to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco for 83% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $51. While the most popular route (Chicago Midway - San Francisco) can be booked for $65 on average our data indicates $139 when flying from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco.

What does MDW to SFO mean?

MDW and SFO are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. MDW to SFO refers to a flight route from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco Airport.

Alternative routes for Midway to San Francisco

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top 2 airlines flying from Midway to San Francisco

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Midway to San Francisco choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$139Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapest$212Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hourly flight availability from Midway to San Francisco

See what time of day planes typically take off from Midway to San Francisco
1%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
33%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
66%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from Midway to San Francisco

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Midway to San Francisco
Sunday1daily flight
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