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San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$85 and round-trip from AU$254. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      SFO 07:13
      4h 31m
      ORD 13:44
      San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Nov 12 | American Airlines
      ORD 13:24
      4h 55m
      SFO 16:19
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 14 | American Airlines
      AU$334 AU$475
      30% off
      30% off
      AU$475 AU$334
    • SFO 11:42
      22h 15m
      ORD 11:57
      San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Nov 4 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 11:06
      15h 9m
      SFO 00:15
      Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 6 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$254 AU$475
      47% off
      47% off
      AU$475 AU$254
    • SFO 13:49
      13h 12m
      ORD 05:01
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Dec 7 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 06:21
      9h 32m
      SFO 13:53
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 9 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$308 AU$475
      35% off
      35% off
      AU$475 AU$308
    • SFO 18:30
      8h 31m
      ORD 05:01
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Dec 8 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 06:21
      7h 31m
      SFO 11:52
      Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 15 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$309
      35% off
      AU$475 AU$309
    • SFO 14:37
      12h 24m
      ORD 05:01
      San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Dec 9 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 06:21
      9h 32m
      SFO 13:53
      Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 15 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$310
      35% off
      AU$475 AU$310
    • SFO 14:15
      7h 19m
      ORD 23:34
      San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Nov 4 | Delta Air Lines
      ORD 11:06
      7h 51m
      SFO 16:57
      Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 6 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$313
      34% off
      AU$475 AU$313
    • SFO 12:39
      9h 20m
      ORD 23:59
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Dec 7 | Alaska Airlines
      ORD 09:00
      11h 7m
      SFO 18:07
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 9 | Alaska Airlines
      AU$315
      34% off
      AU$475 AU$315
    • SFO 23:52
      7h 43m
      ORD 09:35
      San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Oct 29 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 06:30
      6h 47m
      SFO 11:17
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 31 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$322
      32% off
      AU$475 AU$322
    • SFO 11:41
      16h 33m
      ORD 06:14
      San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Nov 26 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 06:21
      9h 34m
      SFO 13:55
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 2 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$330
      31% off
      AU$475 AU$330
    • SFO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 14:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Oct 19 | Normal Airline
      CHI 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      SFO 16:00
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 21 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      SFO 06:02
      16h 19m
      1 stop
      ORD 00:21
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Nov 7 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$85 AU$234
      64% off
      64% off
      AU$234 AU$85
    • SFO 06:02
      16h 19m
      1 stop
      ORD 00:21
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Nov 10 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$91 AU$234
      61% off
      61% off
      AU$234 AU$91
    • SFO 18:30
      8h 29m
      1 stop
      ORD 04:59
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Dec 1 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$112 AU$234
      52% off
      52% off
      AU$234 AU$112
    • SFO 18:51
      8h 10m
      1 stop
      ORD 05:01
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Dec 5 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$116
      50% off
      AU$234 AU$116
    • SFO 11:41
      16h 33m
      1 stop
      ORD 06:14
      San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Nov 26 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$143
      39% off
      AU$234 AU$143
    • SFO 23:59
      7h 36m
      1 stop
      ORD 09:35
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Oct 26 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$147
      80% off
      AU$730 AU$147
    • SFO 23:52
      13h 39m
      1 stop
      ORD 15:31
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Nov 2 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$148
      37% off
      AU$234 AU$148
    • SFO 18:30
      8h 31m
      1 stop
      ORD 05:01
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Dec 15 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$150
      36% off
      AU$234 AU$150
    • SFO 19:25
      9h 9m
      1 stop
      ORD 06:34
      San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Oct 21 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$155
      34% off
      AU$234 AU$155
    • SFO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 14:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Oct 19 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SFO 07:40
      4h 20m
      Direct
      ORD 14:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Dec 5 | American Airlines
      AU$173 AU$558
      69% off
      69% off
      AU$558 AU$173
    • SFO 10:34
      4h 31m
      Direct
      ORD 17:05
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Nov 2 | American Airlines
      AU$174 AU$558
      69% off
      69% off
      AU$558 AU$174
    • SFO 17:27
      4h 28m
      Direct
      ORD 23:55
      San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Oct 29 | American Airlines
      AU$176 AU$558
      68% off
      68% off
      AU$558 AU$176
    • SFO 07:13
      4h 30m
      Direct
      ORD 13:43
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Dec 1 | American Airlines
      AU$203
      64% off
      AU$558 AU$203
    • SFO 07:40
      4h 20m
      Direct
      ORD 14:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Fri, Dec 11 | American Airlines
      AU$215
      61% off
      AU$558 AU$215
    • SFO 07:40
      4h 20m
      Direct
      ORD 14:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Dec 14 | American Airlines
      AU$243
      56% off
      AU$558 AU$243
    • SFO 23:36
      4h 23m
      Direct
      ORD 05:59
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Oct 27 | American Airlines
      AU$245
      56% off
      AU$558 AU$245
    • SFO 15:04
      4h 34m
      Direct
      ORD 21:38
      San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Nov 12 | American Airlines
      AU$245
      56% off
      AU$558 AU$245
    • SFO 10:34
      4h 31m
      Direct
      ORD 17:05
      San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Nov 18 | American Airlines
      AU$260
      53% off
      AU$558 AU$260
    • SFO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 14:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Oct 19 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SFO 07:40
      4h 20m
      Direct
      ORD 14:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Dec 5 | American Airlines
      AU$173 AU$730
      76% off
      76% off
      AU$730 AU$173
    • SFO 10:34
      4h 31m
      Direct
      ORD 17:05
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Nov 2 | American Airlines
      AU$174 AU$730
      76% off
      76% off
      AU$730 AU$174
    • SFO 17:27
      4h 28m
      Direct
      ORD 23:55
      San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Oct 29 | American Airlines
      AU$176 AU$730
      76% off
      76% off
      AU$730 AU$176
    • SFO 07:13
      4h 30m
      Direct
      ORD 13:43
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Dec 1 | American Airlines
      AU$203
      72% off
      AU$730 AU$203
    • SFO 07:40
      4h 20m
      Direct
      ORD 14:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Fri, Dec 11 | American Airlines
      AU$215
      71% off
      AU$730 AU$215
    • SFO 07:40
      4h 20m
      Direct
      ORD 14:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Dec 14 | American Airlines
      AU$243
      67% off
      AU$730 AU$243
    • SFO 23:36
      4h 23m
      Direct
      ORD 05:59
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Oct 27 | American Airlines
      AU$245
      66% off
      AU$730 AU$245
    • SFO 15:04
      4h 34m
      Direct
      ORD 21:38
      San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Nov 12 | American Airlines
      AU$245
      66% off
      AU$730 AU$245
    • SFO 10:34
      4h 31m
      Direct
      ORD 17:05
      San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Nov 18 | American Airlines
      AU$260
      64% off
      AU$730 AU$260
    • SFO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 14:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Oct 19 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SFO 14:18
      4h 37m
      Direct
      ORD 20:55
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Oct 24 | American Airlines
      AU$389 AU$898
      56% off
      56% off
      AU$898 AU$389
    • SFO 14:18
      4h 37m
      Direct
      ORD 20:55
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Oct 20 | American Airlines
      AU$403 AU$898
      55% off
      55% off
      AU$898 AU$403
    • SFO 14:18
      4h 37m
      Direct
      ORD 20:55
      San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Oct 21 | American Airlines
      AU$403 AU$898
      55% off
      55% off
      AU$898 AU$403
    • SFO 14:18
      4h 37m
      Direct
      ORD 20:55
      San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Oct 22 | American Airlines
      AU$439
      51% off
      AU$898 AU$439
    • SFO 14:18
      4h 37m
      Direct
      ORD 20:55
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Oct 19 | American Airlines
      AU$453
      50% off
      AU$898 AU$453
    • SFO 14:18
      4h 37m
      Direct
      ORD 20:55
      San Francisco - Chicago | Fri, Oct 23 | American Airlines
      AU$453
      50% off
      AU$898 AU$453
    • SFO 00:35
      4h 21m
      Direct
      ORD 06:56
      San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Oct 22 | United Airlines
      AU$518
      42% off
      AU$898 AU$518
    • SFO 23:36
      4h 23m
      Direct
      ORD 05:59
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sun, Oct 18 | American Airlines
      AU$637
      28% off
      AU$898 AU$637
    • SFO 09:46
      6h 24m
      1 stop
      ORD 18:10
      San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Oct 22 | Delta Air Lines
      AU$443
      51% off
      AU$898 AU$443
    • SFO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 14:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Oct 19 | Normal Airline
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    • SFO 23:52
      4h 8m
      Direct
      ORD 06:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Dec 16 | American Airlines
      AU$353 AU$575
      39% off
      39% off
      AU$575 AU$353
    • SFO 23:52
      4h 8m
      Direct
      ORD 06:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Dec 10 | American Airlines
      AU$252 AU$575
      56% off
      56% off
      AU$575 AU$252
    • SFO 23:51
      4h 8m
      Direct
      ORD 05:59
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Dec 14 | American Airlines
      AU$243 AU$575
      57% off
      57% off
      AU$575 AU$243
    • SFO 23:52
      4h 8m
      Direct
      ORD 06:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Dec 15 | American Airlines
      AU$250
      56% off
      AU$575 AU$250
    • SFO 22:52
      4h 8m
      Direct
      ORD 05:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Dec 22 | American Airlines
      AU$260
      55% off
      AU$575 AU$260
    • SFO 23:51
      4h 8m
      Direct
      ORD 05:59
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Dec 7 | American Airlines
      AU$260
      55% off
      AU$575 AU$260
    • SFO 22:52
      4h 8m
      Direct
      ORD 05:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Dec 23 | American Airlines
      AU$406
      28% off
      AU$575 AU$406
    • SFO 23:51
      4h 8m
      Direct
      ORD 05:59
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Dec 1 | American Airlines
      AU$203
      65% off
      AU$575 AU$203
    • SFO 22:52
      4h 8m
      Direct
      ORD 05:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Dec 17 | American Airlines
      AU$252
      56% off
      AU$575 AU$252
    • SFO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 14:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Oct 19 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from San Francisco to Chicago are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare International Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare International Airport are usually in April, with an average price of AU$307. It is best to avoid November, when the average price can reach AU$512.

AU$512
AU$410
AU$307
AU$205
    Cheapest
  • AU$401
    Oct
  • AU$512
    Nov
  • AU$440
    Dec
  • AU$495
    Jan
  • AU$340
    Feb
  • AU$426
    Mar
  • AU$307
    Apr
  • AU$373
    May
  • AU$422
    Jun
  • AU$389
    Jul
  • AU$356
    Aug
  • AU$378
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare International Airport is Tuesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday as prices are typically highest on that day.

AU$499
AU$411
AU$323
AU$235
  • AU$404
    Mon
  • AU$323
    Tue
  • AU$365
    Wed
  • AU$446
    Thu
  • AU$374
    Fri
  • AU$343
    Sat
  • AU$499
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare International Airport is Frontier Airlines (from AU$85) among 8 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Frontier Airlines
From AU$85
Alaska Airlines
From AU$157
American Airlines
From AU$164
Delta Air Lines
From AU$172
United Airlines
From AU$246
Sun Country Airlines
From AU$363
Jetblue Airways
From AU$364
Air Canada
From AU$709

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What is the flight schedule from San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from San Francisco to Chicago and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AA1954

    San Francisco International Airport

    23:36

    SFO

    4h 23m

    05:59

    ORD

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  2. AA2614

    San Francisco International Airport

    06:10

    SFO

    4h 19m

    12:29

    ORD

    S M T W T F S
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  3. AA2642

    San Francisco International Airport

    15:18

    SFO

    4h 32m

    21:50

    ORD

    S M T W T F S
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  4. F92858

    San Francisco International Airport

    21:31

    SFO

    1h 33m

    Direct

    23:04

    LAX

    S M T W T F S
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  5. F92446

    Los Angeles International Airport

    00:44

    LAX

    4h 18m

    Direct

    07:02

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  6. F92930

    San Francisco International Airport

    23:59

    SFO

    3h 37m

    Direct

    05:36

    DFW

    S M T W T F S
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  7. F91342

    Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    21:54

    DFW

    2h 36m

    Direct

    00:30

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  8. F94402

    San Francisco International Airport

    18:30

    SFO

    1h 39m

    Direct

    20:09

    LAS

    - M - W - F S
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  9. F92146

    Harry Reid International Airport

    23:15

    LAS

    3h 46m

    Direct

    05:01

    ORD

    S - - W T - S

  10. DL2721

    San Francisco International Airport

    06:05

    SFO

    2h 21m

    Direct

    08:26

    SEA

    S M T W T F S
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  11. DL637

    Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    10:26

    SEA

    4h 14m

    Direct

    16:40

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  12. DL2178

    San Francisco International Airport

    06:15

    SFO

    3h 42m

    Direct

    11:57

    MSP

    S M T W T F S
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  13. DL1306

    Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport

    15:02

    MSP

    1h 38m

    Direct

    16:40

    ORD

    S M T W T - S

  14. DL1598

    San Francisco International Airport

    07:10

    SFO

    1h 29m

    Direct

    08:39

    LAX

    S M T W T F S
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  15. DL2368

    Los Angeles International Airport

    11:45

    LAX

    4h 5m

    Direct

    17:50

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  16. DL635

    San Francisco International Airport

    21:30

    SFO

    4h 38m

    Direct

    05:08

    ATL

    S M T W T F S
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  17. DL1147

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    09:00

    ATL

    2h 11m

    Direct

    10:11

    ORD

    S M T W T F S
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About San Francisco International Airport and O'Hare International Airport

Learn about San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and O'Hare International Airport (ORD) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 2,968.66km
Cheapest one-way ticket price AU$85
Cheapest return ticket price AU$254

FAQs for San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare International Airport?

    San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare International Airport takes about 3 hours 50 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 19 daily flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
  • The earliest flight from San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare International Airport departs at 00:35, and the last departs at 23:36, with about 21 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AU$474 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from O'Hare International Airport to downtown is about 25km, by taxi about 40 minutes.
    • The distance from Chicago Midway International Airport to downtown is about 14km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is Chicago Midway International Airport. The distance is around 25km.
  • United Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 10947 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare International Airport currently start from AU$85, and round-trip fares start from AU$254. The current lowest fare is a Frontier Airlines flight departing on Sat, Nov 7; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. United Airlines and American Airlines operate direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare International Airport, with an average flight time of 4 hours, and around 147 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare International Airport is AU$305. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • San Francisco International Airport to O'Hare International Airport operates around 146 weekly flights, mainly by United Airlines and American Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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