Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Flights via Seattle (SEA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 40m.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $230.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 83% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 24m.

How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Departing from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco will take you 4h 38m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1841 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 flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco round-trip?

Currently priced at $108, Hawaiian Airlines will fly you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco and back. In addition to Hawaiian Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $122 and $128, respectively. Users have found that Hawaiian Airlines is 65% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 89 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings 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.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco

The most flights from ORD to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (95 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $98. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $167 on average our data indicates $779 when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco.

What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Consider Austrian Airlines (75%), ANA (74%) or Aer Lingus (73%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Consider American Airlines, Alaska Airlines or Delta when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Leaving on a Wednesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 49% on the overall cost on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?

To save on the cost of your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco, book at least 49 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 115% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $383 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $564.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to San Francisco. Flights to San Francisco from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in September are about $313 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $145.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ORD to SFO?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Chicago O'Hare Intl?

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 O'Hare Intl. Booking flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 51 daily inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl from 7 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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.

$99+ Cheap Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco

Round-trip from	$198 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$99 (United Airlines)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	April
Average price	$307
Good round-trip deal	$275 or less
Good one-way deal	$152 or less

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$108	Average$217	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%
Frontier	Cheapest$122	Average$216	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$128	Average$316	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$180	Average$306	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$188	Average$286	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
American Airlines	Cheapest$197	Average$303	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$199	Average$360	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

$99+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to San Francisco (SFO)

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