₹ 12,643 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to San Francisco – Compare and Save

Yes, you can. Flights from Chicago to San Francisco are quite popular and, as such, there are a great number of non-stop flights between the two cities every week. The flight is also not overly long, as it usually takes a little less than 5 hours.

To get to O’Hare International Airport from downtown Chicago you can use the Amtrak connections available (Blue Line) or the bus (there are a great number of lines serving the airport). Alternatively you can take one of the shuttle buses operated by many hotels in the area, or else just hail a cab.

While there are no hotels located inside Chicago Midway Airport, there are a number of them located just outside, many of which include shuttle services to and from the airport in addition to comfortable rooms and a tasty breakfast spread. These include the Chicago Marriott Midway Hotel, the Courtyard Chicago Midway Airport Hotel, and the Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Midway Airport Hotel.

If your flight to San Francisco is running late, take a chance to relax and stretch at the airport’s yoga room or work up a sweat at the Hilton Athletic Club, open even to non-guests for a small fee. You can also spend the time pampering yourself at the spa, getting a haircut at the barber shop, or enjoying some local art featured in the many displays scattered throughout the airport.

Among airlines operating Chicago to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Chicago and San Francisco. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest

Flights from Chicago to San Francisco may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to San Francisco:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 24,674 return via Denver Intl (DEN), compared with ₹ 36,824 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 3,802–₹ 9,505 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Chicago to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• San Diego (SAN) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 10% of one-stop connections

San Diego (SAN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 32% on the Chicago to San Francisco route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 33,272 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at ₹ 48,862, a difference of ₹ 15,590. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago to San Francisco route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 40 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to San Francisco flights, with 39% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 19%, and Night flights for 9%.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Union Square, Moscone Center, and Fisherman's Wharf. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 00:01 and lands at 04:54
• Latest: departs at 23:00 and lands at 03:53.

The flight takes about 4h 53m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 56% above the route average of ₹ 36,439. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Chicago to San Francisco takes 4h 53m, covering 4,805 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 25,286 to ₹ 238,890. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 14,849, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Alaska Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chicago to San Francisco flights are:

• United Airlines: 77% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 73% on time
• American Airlines: 69% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 73% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 24m, compared to 7h 00m via Portland (PDX) and 7h 12m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

San Francisco is 2 hours behind Chicago (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around ₹ 1,452 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Thrifty
· Europcar
· Dollar
· Hertz
· Fox

Return flights from Chicago to San Francisco range from ₹ 28,711 to ₹ 47,421, with an average of ₹ 36,439 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 28,711 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago to San Francisco flights:

• • American Airlines
• • JetBlue