Cheap flights from Chicago to San Francisco (CHI - SFO)

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From Chicago to San Francisco

Are flight prices decreasing from Chicago to San Francisco due to COVID-19 (coronavirus)?

At this time, Cheapflights has noticed price decreases for many domestic flights due to COVID-19. Travel is not necessarily recommended at this time, and flights may be prone to cancellation: please check with local authorities in both Chicago and San Francisco for travel alerts, and be sure to review the airline's cancellation policy and travel advisories before booking. For more information, please view our post on what to know about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and travel.

Can I find flights from Chicago to San Francisco for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to San Francisco for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $189, but on average you can expect to pay $202.

Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to San Francisco for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Chicago to San Francisco under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Chicago to San Francisco is less than $242.

Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to San Francisco for under $300?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Chicago to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than $300.

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

You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday.

How popular is this flight route?

This flight path from Chicago to San Francisco was viewed by 307 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

What is the cheapest airline for this route?

While looking for the best option consider United Parcel Service, Inc., our data currently shows that they have the cheapest flight available for the flight path. When traveling from Chicago to San Francisco, generally 15 flights depart for this route daily.

How long does the flight from Chicago to San Francisco take?

Your journey will take you approximately 5 hours. Your flight will cover a distance of about 1,150 miles.

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

On average, you can expect to see 17 flights from Chicago to San Francisco a day.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 12% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 29% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 59% of flight departures

Is Chicago weather warmer or cooler than San Francisco?

We forecast the temperature to be around the 84 °F's in July, on average. The temperature in San Francisco is generally colder than in Chicago. Book flights in a timely manner in correlation to your departure date.