Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (CHI)

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Route information

Distance: 1850 miles

San Francisco airports

San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO) How far from city center: 11 miles

Chicago airports

O'hare International Airport (ORD) How far from city center: 14 miles

Midway Airport (MDW) How far from city center: 4 miles

Going to and from the airports

Flights from San Francisco

San Francisco, known as "The City by the Bay", is a city full of farfetched diversity of tourist attractions, with a variety of activities. The city is situated along the deep-sea with the quintessential Golden Gate Bridge and picturesque rolling hills. As one of the most popular cities in California, the city characterizes the state with its natural beauty, spectacular bay views and its momentous architecture.

San Francisco International Airport is the main international airport in the city. If you are looking forward to a picture-perfect vacation in an exclusive tourist destination, such as Chicago, you should probably visit the windy city. Many passengers board regular flights to Chicago from San Francisco at this airport.

Travelling to San Francisco airport

San Francisco International Airport is located 13 miles south of downtown and is easily accessible. The airport consists of three terminals, which serves many airlines. Travelers booking cheap flights from San Francisco to Chicago find a number of on-site conveniences at the terminals. Terminal 1 has boarding areas with several gates. The terminals feature fashionable boutiques, souvenir and book stores, and Kids' Spots.

The airport features a variety of food and beverage options including restaurants. There are convenient transport connections to the airport. Public transportation such as BART rapid rail and SamTrans bus routes operate to and from the airport. There are also several car rental services available for pickup and drop-off at your location.

Reaching Chicago

With its unique arts and cultural attractions, Chicago is steeped in history and culture. The city is known for its famous buildings and exceptional architecture, scenic parks and seafronts, as well as chic luxury stores and arcades.

The windy city is also a notable center for cultural activities. On the other hand, Chicago is a key inshore port city at the apex of Lake Michigan with a glistening waterfront featuring miles of seashores. The city features amazing skyscrapers including one of the tallest buildings in the world – Sears Tower. Chicago is a unique city, bustling with incredible things to do and to see.

Getting to the city center

Every Chicago flight from San Francisco is handled by O'Hare International Airport, which is the major airport in the city, although, there are two airports that serve the metropolis. The second airport is Chicago Midway International Airport and is regarded as the supplementary airstrip.

O'Hare International Airport is located 17 miles northwest of the Chicago Loop. The airport consists of five terminals, which serves many airlines. There are several transportation options available at the airport for easy connection to and from the city. Public transportation such as bus and train services are available as well as rental car facilities and taxis.

Frequently asked questions about flights from San Francisco to Chicago

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?

Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to United States. At eDreams have you covered!

For flights from San Francisco to Chicago, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from San Francisco to Chicago is $39. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from San Francisco to Chicago?

The most popular months to book a trip from San Francisco to Chicago are May, January and August, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from San Francisco to Chicago?

The best time of the year to visit Chicago depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, August is the best month to fly to Chicago from San Francisco in terms of searches from our customers, followed by July and June. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds February, September and January are the months with fewer searches for San Francisco - Chicago.

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

Flight length from San Francisco to Chicago is around 04:25 hours on average, at an average distance of 2,979 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between San Francisco and Chicago?

The main route from San Francisco to Chicago is: San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO) to O hare International Airport (ORD). The following airlines fly this route: United Airlines. American Airlines. Alaska Airlines.

The airlines that fly indirectly from San Francisco to Chicago are:

Frontier Airlines, stopping at Denver during at least 69 minutes.

Frontier Airlines, with 101 minutes of layover in Las Vegas.

Flying Time 4 h and 25 m When flying from San Francisco to Chicago, this can take around 4 h and 25 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors

Cheapest flight $39 The best price for flights from San Francisco to Chicago offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days

Departure Airport San Francisco Intl Airport San Francisco Intl Airport is where you'll take off when flying from San Francisco to Chicago

Arrival Airport O'hare International Airport You'll land at O'hare International Airport when flying from San Francisco to Chicago