ORD - SFO

C$ 123 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to San Francisco

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Cheap Flights from Chicago to San Francisco (ORD-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to San Francisco

Thu, 7 Aug - Sat, 9 Aug
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:18 p.m. - 10:06 p.m.ORD-SFO
4h 48mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:55 a.m. - 6:18 p.m.SFO-ORD
4h 23mdirect
C$ 245Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 30 Aug - Sat, 6 Sep
American Airlines Logo
5:39 p.m. - 8:13 p.m.ORD-SFO
4h 34mdirect
American Airlines Logo
11:25 p.m. - 5:31 a.m.SFO-ORD
4h 06mdirect
C$ 246American Airlines
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Tue, 1 Jul - Sat, 5 Jul
United Airlines Logo
7:20 a.m. - 10:02 a.m.ORD-SFO
4h 42mdirect
United Airlines Logo
5:00 a.m. - 11:27 a.m.SFO-ORD
4h 27mdirect
C$ 257United Airlines
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Tue, 29 Jul - Sat, 2 Aug
United Airlines Logo
8:50 a.m. - 11:29 a.m.ORD-SFO
4h 39mdirect
United Airlines Logo
10:55 p.m. - 5:18 a.m.SFO-ORD
4h 23mdirect
C$ 269United Airlines
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Thu, 7 Aug - Sun, 10 Aug
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:18 p.m. - 10:06 p.m.ORD-SFO
4h 48mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
11:55 a.m. - 6:18 p.m.SFO-ORD
4h 23mdirect
C$ 271Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, 8 Oct - Wed, 15 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:20 a.m. - 2:01 p.m.ORD-SFO
7h 41m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:30 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.SFO-ORD
11h 29m1 stop
C$ 272Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 16 Aug - Sat, 23 Aug
Southwest Logo
6:15 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.ORD-SFO
9h 30m1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:05 p.m. - 11:50 a.m.SFO-ORD
12h 45m1 stop
C$ 279Southwest
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Mon, 30 Jun - Tue, 8 Jul
Southwest Logo
6:55 p.m. - 12:10 a.m.ORD-SFO
7h 15m1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:15 p.m. - 11:40 p.m.SFO-ORD
9h 25m1 stop
C$ 283Southwest
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Sun, 31 Aug - Sat, 6 Sep
Southwest Logo
7:30 a.m. - 11:55 a.m.ORD-SFO
6h 25m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:50 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.SFO-ORD
13h 10m2 stops
C$ 286Southwest
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Wed, 6 Aug - Sun, 10 Aug
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:00 a.m. - 12:24 p.m.ORD-SFO
7h 24m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
11:55 a.m. - 6:18 p.m.SFO-ORD
4h 23mdirect
C$ 310Hawaiian Airlines
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Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to San Francisco

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
ORD

At ORD, security lines can be 30 minutes or longer during peak times. Arrive early to avoid delays.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
SFO

For a smooth arrival at SFO, consider taking BART to the city. It's affordable and avoids traffic.

Read more about SFOby Blane Bachelor
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Chicago to San Francisco, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco is April, where tickets cost C$ 392 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 524 and C$ 477 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonFebruary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flightC$ 123
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
Flight from Chicago to San Francisco

When to book flights from Chicago to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Chicago to San Francisco flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco was C$ 90 for a one-way ticket and C$ 179 for a round-trip.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to San Francisco?

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 757-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to San Francisco?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and San Francisco, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to San Francisco?

    There are direct flights from Chicago to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Francisco

Monday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +20 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +21 more

Tuesday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +21 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +22 more

Wednesday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +20 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +21 more

Thursday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +21 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +22 more

Friday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +20 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +21 more

Saturday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +23 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +24 more

Sunday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +20 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +21 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +21 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +22 more

Tuesday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +22 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +23 more

Wednesday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +21 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +22 more

Thursday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +22 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +23 more

Friday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +21 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +22 more

Saturday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +23 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +24 more

Sunday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +21 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +22 more

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Top airline flying from Chicago to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
5.9
FrontierOverall score based on 3295 reviews
6.8Crew
4.6Entertainment
5.6Comfort
4.8Food
6.2Boarding
Airline reviews

Book with frontier airlines with the mentality that they'll cancel your flight, kick you off and lose your luggage. Anything besides that is a win. Compare prices with other airlines (to include luggage) and if frontier is still worth it, book it but know all of their policies.

8.0 ExcellentTy, Jun 2025DFW - TPA
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Book with frontier airlines with the mentality that they'll cancel your flight, kick you off and lose your luggage. Anything besides that is a win. Compare prices with other airlines (to include luggage) and if frontier is still worth it, book it but know all of their policies.

You get what you pay for nothing essentially but a hard uncomfortable seat that doesn’t recline and kids screaming all around you and chaotic boarding and limited check bag weight allowance when compared to other airlines

I never got to experience the flight because they delayed my first flight and I missed this one. Then Frontier didn't want to help me rebook a flight to get me to my final destination.

The Boarding process in Denver was chaotic, and since the line was so long, we were lined up very far from the gate. If there were any announcements from the gate staff, we didn't hear them. The flight attendants were spectacular. The only negative part of the flight was sitting by a 2 1/2 year old who was unruly and unfortunately had parents that matched his behaviors. Also, the restaurants in Denver on the E concourse, they didn't have food (passengers could only order 1 item on the entire menu) or the restaurants had 12-14 people waiting for orders to be prepared and another 6 people waiting to order. If you have a layover in Denver and need to grab food, be prepared to visit the shops with pre-packaged sandwiches, or you can visit another concourse but it may take a while to transit throughout the airport.

Plane was down graded and I lost my uncharged exit row with more leg room. No mention or offer of refund from podium. Flight attendant was nice to explain this happens often and that I could request a refund via online form submission. I did this and have heard nothing back.

Horrendous. I do not recommend Frontier. The passengers lack manners and decency, and the flight attendants lack professionalism. If I wasn’t in a bind to fly with 48 hours notice for a job interview, I would not have selected a flight with Frontier and I never plan to fly with them in the future.

The seats were hard molded plastic covered in plastic vinyl. And the scam to charge people extra to sit together. Don’t they know we can just ask someone to trade seats. And watching the staff separate young children from parents… super classy. We had to guilt them into offering up our seats. This companies policies suck. Don’t give them your money.

Everything went as planned. Crew was great. Seats were still not that comfortable.

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

The plane was clean, the crew was friendly and helpful. It’s a low cost airline so there was no food, drinks or in flight entertainment but we didn’t expect any of these things. In the room for improvement department, they should install USB ports in seats to charge mobile devices.

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