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$150+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to San Francisco (SFO)

ORD — SFO
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Francisco are usually found in February or January, booked 58 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco

Sat 12/197:58 pm -
1 stop14h 54m
Wed 1/68:28 am -
1 stop13h 31m
Deal found 11/8$299
Thu 11/266:45 am -
Nonstop5h 06m
Wed 12/28:55 am -
Nonstop4h 20m
Deal found 11/5$300
Tue 12/157:25 am -
2 stops14h 43m
Wed 12/2310:21 pm -
1 stop6h 33m
Deal found 11/6$301
Sat 12/57:00 pm -
Nonstop5h 11m
Sat 12/128:32 pm -
1 stop6h 29m
Deal found 11/6$302
Thu 12/315:40 am -
1 stop17h 46m
Mon 1/47:11 pm -
1 stop8h 49m
Deal found 11/5$303
Thu 11/262:17 pm -
2 stops22h 15m
Wed 12/27:26 pm -
2 stops22h 18m
Deal found 11/5$304
Wed 11/2510:00 pm -
1 stop19h 48m
Mon 12/148:26 pm -
1 stop26h 28m
Deal found 11/9$305
Wed 12/167:25 am -
2 stops14h 43m
Tue 1/511:25 am -
1 stop11h 01m
Deal found 11/8$306
Thu 12/175:40 am -
2 stops13h 04m
Wed 12/239:23 pm -
2 stops23h 43m
Deal found 11/4$307
Fri 12/185:40 am -
2 stops13h 04m
Mon 1/49:46 pm -
1 stop6h 14m
Deal found 11/5$308
Mon 11/305:12 pm -
2 stops42h 32m
Sat 12/512:55 pm -
1 stop9h 59m
Deal found 11/4$309
Wed 11/255:15 am -
1 stop7h 46m
Mon 11/309:20 pm -
1 stop6h 54m
Deal found 11/4$310

Find flight deals from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$299
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$150
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$480

Good round-trip deal

$394 or less

Good one-way deal

$211 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago O'Hare Intl-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Francisco
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($4 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 November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Francisco.

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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SFO San Francisco

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/23

10:00 pm-1:08 am

Nonstop5h 08m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$160
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SFO San Francisco

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/15

6:25 am-9:16 am

Nonstop4h 51m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$198

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SFO San Francisco

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/2

7:27 am-5:31 pm

2 stops12h 04m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$203

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SFO San Francisco

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/4

6:47 pm-2:12 pm

1 stop21h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$203

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SFO San Francisco

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/2

3:40 pm-6:39 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$207

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SFO San Francisco

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/16

7:45 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$207

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SFO San Francisco

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/15

6:30 am-12:57 pm

1 stop8h 27m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$208

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SFO San Francisco

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/16

8:00 pm-10:58 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$209

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SFO San Francisco

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/16

5:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 39m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$217

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SFO San Francisco

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/18

7:25 am-12:33 pm

1 stop7h 08m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$217

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Compare providers for flights from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco

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 57 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $372). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of $480). 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 ORD to SFO?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 31% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco flights typically cost between $374 and $648 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $299 on Alaska Airlines (Dec 19-Jan 6).

The best insider tips for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco trip
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines and SFO

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

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

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Related info for your journey

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

    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 O'Hare Intl. Booking flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 83 daily inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl from 6 different airlines.

  • 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 5h 08m. 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 $110, Frontier will fly you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from JetBlue and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $162 and $205, respectively. Users have found that Frontier is 74% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco are JetBlue ($73), Frontier ($77), and American Airlines ($118).

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

    Consider ANA (89%), Porter Airlines (86%) or Lufthansa (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco.

  • 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 $121. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $224 on average, our data indicates $1,105 when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $372). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of $480). 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 6 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$110Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$162Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$243Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$255Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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