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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 12:01 am and lands at 5:02 am
• Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 3:01 am.

The flight takes about 5h 01m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A direct flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco takes 5h 01m, covering 4,767 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco range from C$ 431 to C$ 703, with an average of C$ 540 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 431 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 55% above the C$ 540 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 301 round-trip via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared to C$ 545 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 56–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 757-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco flights, with 37% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 37%, Evening flights for 21%, and Night flights for 5%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 396 to C$ 3,365. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 227, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 88 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 53m.

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) – 25% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 491 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 744, a difference of C$ 253.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and San Francisco. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 31m, compared with 7h via Portland (PDX) and 7h 24m via Los Angeles (LAX).

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

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

Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco flights:

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

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

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

• United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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