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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$103 and round-trip from AU$239. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      SFO 17:27
      4h 28m
      ORD 23:55
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Nov 10 | American Airlines
      ORD 13:26
      4h 56m
      SFO 16:22
      Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 12 | American Airlines
      AU$345 AU$506
      32% off
      32% off
      AU$506 AU$345
    • SFO 23:39
      4h 20m
      ORD 05:59
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Nov 23 | American Airlines
      ORD 09:45
      5h 1m
      SFO 12:46
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 25 | American Airlines
      AU$359 AU$506
      28% off
      28% off
      AU$506 AU$359
    • SFO 13:02
      9h 57m
      ORD 00:59
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Nov 10 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 12:37
      11h 48m
      SFO 22:25
      Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 12 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$239 AU$506
      53% off
      53% off
      AU$506 AU$239
    • SFO 11:42
      22h 15m
      ORD 11:57
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Nov 23 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 11:06
      15h 9m
      SFO 00:15
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 25 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$254
      50% off
      AU$506 AU$254
    • SFO 21:00
      6h 42m
      ORD 05:42
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Nov 7 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 11:06
      7h 51m
      SFO 16:57
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$260
      49% off
      AU$506 AU$260
    • SFO 23:59
      7h 36m
      ORD 09:35
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Nov 14 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 06:30
      6h 47m
      SFO 11:17
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 16 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$306
      40% off
      AU$506 AU$306
    • SFO 14:15
      7h 19m
      ORD 23:34
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Nov 23 | Delta Air Lines
      ORD 11:06
      7h 51m
      SFO 16:57
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 25 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$313
      38% off
      AU$506 AU$313
    • SFO 17:45
      9h 55m
      ORD 05:40
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Nov 14 | Alaska Airlines
      ORD 07:20
      7h 21m
      SFO 12:41
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 16 | Alaska Airlines
      AU$314
      38% off
      AU$506 AU$314
    • SFO 23:52
      7h 43m
      ORD 09:35
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Dec 5 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 06:30
      6h 47m
      SFO 11:17
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 7 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$315
      38% off
      AU$506 AU$315
    • 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 17:00
      5h 54m
      1 stop
      ORD 00:54
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Dec 12 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$103 AU$240
      56% off
      56% off
      AU$240 AU$103
    • SFO 18:51
      8h 10m
      1 stop
      ORD 05:01
      San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Dec 16 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$115 AU$240
      52% off
      52% off
      AU$240 AU$115
    • SFO 18:51
      8h 10m
      1 stop
      ORD 05:01
      San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Dec 9 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$116 AU$240
      52% off
      52% off
      AU$240 AU$116
    • SFO 12:37
      14h 24m
      1 stop
      ORD 05:01
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sun, Dec 13 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$124
      48% off
      AU$240 AU$124
    • SFO 11:06
      16h 7m
      1 stop
      ORD 05:13
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Nov 2 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$134
      44% off
      AU$240 AU$134
    • SFO 12:41
      14h 18m
      1 stop
      ORD 04:59
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Dec 5 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$147
      39% off
      AU$240 AU$147
    • SFO 19:25
      9h 9m
      1 stop
      ORD 06:34
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sun, Oct 25 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$155
      35% off
      AU$240 AU$155
    • SFO 17:50
      9h 47m
      1 stop
      ORD 05:37
      San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Dec 16 | Alaska Airlines
      AU$157
      35% off
      AU$240 AU$157
    • SFO 23:52
      7h 43m
      1 stop
      ORD 09:35
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Nov 10 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$161
      33% off
      AU$240 AU$161
    • 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$616
      72% off
      72% off
      AU$616 AU$173
    • SFO 10:34
      4h 31m
      Direct
      ORD 17:05
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Nov 2 | American Airlines
      AU$174 AU$616
      72% off
      72% off
      AU$616 AU$174
    • SFO 07:40
      4h 20m
      Direct
      ORD 14:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Dec 14 | American Airlines
      AU$243 AU$616
      61% off
      61% off
      AU$616 AU$243
    • SFO 10:34
      4h 31m
      Direct
      ORD 17:05
      San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Nov 18 | American Airlines
      AU$244
      60% off
      AU$616 AU$244
    • SFO 15:04
      4h 34m
      Direct
      ORD 21:38
      San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Nov 12 | American Airlines
      AU$245
      60% off
      AU$616 AU$245
    • SFO 23:36
      4h 23m
      Direct
      ORD 05:59
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Oct 27 | American Airlines
      AU$251
      59% off
      AU$616 AU$251
    • SFO 07:13
      4h 30m
      Direct
      ORD 13:43
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Dec 1 | American Airlines
      AU$251
      59% off
      AU$616 AU$251
    • SFO 07:40
      4h 20m
      Direct
      ORD 14:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Dec 7 | American Airlines
      AU$260
      57% off
      AU$616 AU$260
    • SFO 17:10
      4h 17m
      Direct
      ORD 23:27
      San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Nov 18 | United Airlines
      AU$325
      47% off
      AU$616 AU$325
    • 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$658
      74% off
      74% off
      AU$658 AU$173
    • SFO 10:34
      4h 31m
      Direct
      ORD 17:05
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Nov 2 | American Airlines
      AU$174 AU$658
      74% off
      74% off
      AU$658 AU$174
    • SFO 07:40
      4h 20m
      Direct
      ORD 14:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Dec 14 | American Airlines
      AU$243 AU$658
      63% off
      63% off
      AU$658 AU$243
    • SFO 10:34
      4h 31m
      Direct
      ORD 17:05
      San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Nov 18 | American Airlines
      AU$244
      63% off
      AU$658 AU$244
    • SFO 15:04
      4h 34m
      Direct
      ORD 21:38
      San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Nov 12 | American Airlines
      AU$245
      63% off
      AU$658 AU$245
    • SFO 23:36
      4h 23m
      Direct
      ORD 05:59
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Oct 27 | American Airlines
      AU$251
      62% off
      AU$658 AU$251
    • SFO 07:13
      4h 30m
      Direct
      ORD 13:43
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Dec 1 | American Airlines
      AU$251
      62% off
      AU$658 AU$251
    • SFO 07:40
      4h 20m
      Direct
      ORD 14:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Dec 7 | American Airlines
      AU$260
      60% off
      AU$658 AU$260
    • SFO 17:10
      4h 17m
      Direct
      ORD 23:27
      San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Nov 18 | United Airlines
      AU$325
      51% off
      AU$658 AU$325
    • 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 | Wed, Oct 21 | American Airlines
      AU$397 AU$898
      56% off
      56% off
      AU$898 AU$397
    • 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 | Sat, Oct 24 | American Airlines
      AU$407 AU$898
      55% off
      55% off
      AU$898 AU$407
    • SFO 14:18
      4h 37m
      Direct
      ORD 20:55
      San Francisco - Chicago | Fri, Oct 23 | American Airlines
      AU$448
      50% off
      AU$898 AU$448
    • SFO 14:18
      4h 37m
      Direct
      ORD 20:55
      San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Oct 22 | American Airlines
      AU$459
      49% off
      AU$898 AU$459
    • SFO 14:18
      4h 37m
      Direct
      ORD 20:55
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Oct 19 | American Airlines
      AU$530
      41% off
      AU$898 AU$530
    • SFO 00:35
      4h 21m
      Direct
      ORD 06:56
      San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Oct 22 | United Airlines
      AU$532
      41% off
      AU$898 AU$532
    • 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 19:59
      7h 17m
      1 stop
      ORD 05:16
      San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Oct 22 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$376
      57% off
      AU$898 AU$376
    • 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$456 AU$643
      28% off
      28% off
      AU$643 AU$456
    • SFO 23:52
      4h 8m
      Direct
      ORD 06:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Dec 10 | American Airlines
      AU$252 AU$643
      61% off
      61% off
      AU$643 AU$252
    • SFO 23:51
      4h 8m
      Direct
      ORD 05:59
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Dec 14 | American Airlines
      AU$243 AU$643
      62% off
      62% off
      AU$643 AU$243
    • SFO 23:52
      4h 8m
      Direct
      ORD 06:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Dec 15 | American Airlines
      AU$250
      61% off
      AU$643 AU$250
    • SFO 22:52
      4h 8m
      Direct
      ORD 05:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Dec 22 | American Airlines
      AU$260
      60% off
      AU$643 AU$260
    • SFO 23:51
      4h 8m
      Direct
      ORD 05:59
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Dec 7 | American Airlines
      AU$260
      60% off
      AU$643 AU$260
    • SFO 22:52
      4h 8m
      Direct
      ORD 05:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Dec 23 | American Airlines
      AU$406
      37% off
      AU$643 AU$406
    • SFO 23:51
      4h 8m
      Direct
      ORD 05:59
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Dec 1 | American Airlines
      AU$251
      61% off
      AU$643 AU$251
    • SFO 22:52
      4h 8m
      Direct
      ORD 05:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Dec 17 | American Airlines
      AU$334
      48% off
      AU$643 AU$334
    • 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$374
    May
  • AU$422
    Jun
  • AU$389
    Jul
  • AU$357
    Aug
  • AU$379
    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$412
AU$324
AU$237
  • AU$405
    Mon
  • AU$324
    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$103) among 8 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Frontier Airlines
From AU$103
Alaska Airlines
From AU$157
American Airlines
From AU$168
Delta Air Lines
From AU$172
United Airlines
From AU$231
Sun Country Airlines
From AU$261
Jetblue Airways
From AU$286
Hahn Air
From AU$296

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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. DL902

    San Francisco International Airport

    13:35

    SFO

    1h 58m

    Direct

    16:33

    SLC

    S M T W T F S
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  2. DL2413

    Salt Lake City International Airport

    17:45

    SLC

    3h 8m

    Direct

    21:53

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  3. 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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  4. F92446

    Los Angeles International Airport

    00:44

    LAX

    4h 18m

    Direct

    07:02

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  5. DL772

    San Francisco International Airport

    06:00

    SFO

    4h 36m

    Direct

    13:36

    DTW

    S M T W T F S
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  6. DL2358

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    16:13

    DTW

    1h 26m

    Direct

    16:39

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  7. F94402

    San Francisco International Airport

    18:30

    SFO

    1h 39m

    Direct

    20:09

    LAS

    - M - W - F S
    Search

  8. F92146

    Harry Reid International Airport

    23:15

    LAS

    3h 46m

    Direct

    05:01

    ORD

    S - - W T - S

  9. AS769

    San Francisco International Airport

    08:20

    SFO

    1h 46m

    Direct

    10:06

    SAN

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  10. AS1478

    San Diego International Airport

    12:35

    SAN

    4h 18m

    Direct

    18:53

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  11. F91448

    San Francisco International Airport

    00:20

    SFO

    5h 6m

    Direct

    08:26

    ATL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  12. F91441

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    10:27

    ATL

    2h 23m

    Direct

    11:50

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  13. F93436

    San Francisco International Airport

    11:23

    SFO

    2h 44m

    Direct

    15:07

    DEN

    - M T - - F -
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  14. F93174

    Denver International Airport

    20:59

    DEN

    2h 27m

    Direct

    00:26

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  15. F92486

    San Francisco International Airport

    14:01

    SFO

    1h 43m

    Direct

    15:44

    LAS

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  16. F92146

    Harry Reid International Airport

    23:15

    LAS

    3h 46m

    Direct

    05:01

    ORD

    S - - W T - S

  17. F92930

    San Francisco International Airport

    23:59

    SFO

    3h 37m

    Direct

    05:36

    DFW

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  18. F91342

    Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    21:54

    DFW

    2h 36m

    Direct

    00:30

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  19. F91230

    San Francisco International Airport

    06:15

    SFO

    2h 40m

    Direct

    09:55

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  20. F93174

    Denver International Airport

    20:59

    DEN

    2h 27m

    Direct

    00:26

    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$103
Cheapest return ticket price AU$239

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$488 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$103, and round-trip fares start from AU$239. The current lowest fare is a Frontier Airlines flight departing on Sat, Dec 12; 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 7 minutes, and around 146 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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