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$139+ Cheap flights from Midway (MDW) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MDW — SFO
Jul 11 — Jul 181
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Cheap flight deals from Midway to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Midway to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Midway to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 11, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Wed 7/295:30 am
MDW
-
SFO
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Tue 8/411:05 pm
SFO
-
MDW
1 stop9h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 6/7$294
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 9/310:15 am
MDW
-
SFO
Nonstop4h 35m
Southwest
Mon 9/75:35 am
SFO
-
MDW
Nonstop4h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$297
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 7/306:05 am
MDW
-
SFO
1 stop15h 13m
Frontier
Sun 8/210:10 pm
SFO
-
MDW
1 stop10h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 6/10$298
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 7/305:20 am
MDW
-
SFO
2 stops8h 00m
Southwest
Wed 8/57:25 pm
SFO
-
MDW
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 10/236:00 am
MDW
-
SFO
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Mon 10/265:30 am
SFO
-
MDW
Nonstop4h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10$300
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/146:05 am
MDW
-
SFO
1 stop15h 13m
Frontier
Tue 7/2110:10 pm
SFO
-
MDW
1 stop10h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 6/9$301
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Thu 7/26:00 am
MDW
-
SFO
1 stop15h 26m
Frontier
Thu 7/910:10 pm
SFO
-
MDW
1 stop10h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 6/7$303
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 7/95:45 am
MDW
-
SFO
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Tue 7/1411:40 pm
SFO
-
MDW
Nonstop4h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$304
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/161:05 pm
MDW
-
SFO
1 stop8h 32m
Delta
Fri 12/256:15 am
SFO
-
MDW
1 stop8h 35m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$305
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/294:45 pm
MDW
-
SFO
1 stop8h 14m
Frontier
Sun 8/210:10 pm
SFO
-
MDW
1 stop10h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 6/11$306
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/276:05 am
MDW
-
SFO
1 stop15h 13m
Frontier
Thu 7/3010:10 pm
SFO
-
MDW
1 stop10h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 6/9$307

Find flight deals from Midway to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Midway (MDW) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$294
(Southwest)

One-way from

$139
(Frontier)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$383

Good round-trip deal

$311 or less

Good one-way deal

$203 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago Midway-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago Midway-San Francisco flights.
From Chicago Midway to San Francisco
One-way flight from Chicago Midway to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($94 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago Midway to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago Midway to San Francisco.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Midway to San Francisco 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 June 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/4

5:10 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 48m

San Francisco

Mon 8/10

12:12 am-8:39 am

1 stop6h 27m

$308

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Sat 7/4

9:54 am-4:24 pm

1 stop8h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 7/6

12:35 am-8:37 am

1 stop6h 02m

$314

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Sat 7/18

9:54 am-4:25 pm

1 stop8h 31m

San Francisco

Mon 7/20

12:35 am-8:37 am

1 stop6h 02m

$314

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/14

6:10 am-1:40 pm

1 stop9h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 7/18

3:25 pm-12:10 am

1 stop6h 45m

$323

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Thu 9/17

5:30 am-11:35 am

1 stop8h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 9/21

5:35 am-11:40 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$345

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Thu 7/2

8:40 am-2:25 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 7/11

5:20 am-11:30 am

Nonstop4h 10m

$345

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/30

5:50 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops7h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 7/7

12:10 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$354

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Fri 7/24

11:50 am-6:15 pm

1 stop8h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 7/28

11:40 pm-5:55 am

Nonstop4h 15m

$354

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Fri 7/10

9:30 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop4h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 7/20

6:10 pm-4:40 am

1 stop8h 30m

$354

ChicagoSan Francisco

MDW - SFO

MDWSFO

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/10

9:30 pm-12:05 am

Nonstop4h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 8/15

11:05 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops12h 40m

$356

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/10

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Compare providers for flights from Midway to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Midway to San Francisco in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago Midway Airport-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago Midway Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago Midway Airport-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago Midway Airport-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago Midway Airport-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Midway to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Midway with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco (average of $288). Flying from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of $635). 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 MDW to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Midway to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 11, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 33% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Midway to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated June 11, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Midway to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Chicago Midway?

    Located just 11.0 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 is 1 daily inbound flight from Chicago Midway from 1 airline.

  • 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 8h 48m. Fly via Delta or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance between Chicago Midway Airport and San Francisco is about 1849 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Southwest ($234), 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 43% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $98. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco for a low price.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $143. While the most popular route (Chicago Midway - San Francisco) can be booked for $213 on average, our data indicates $306 when flying from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Midway to San Francisco?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Midway to San Francisco 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 Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco (average of $288). Flying from Chicago Midway Airport to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of $635). 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 airline flying from Midway to San Francisco

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Midway to San Francisco. 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 June 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$234Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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