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$217
Unknown Company outward: Mar 31, 2023
7:49p RFD » 4:33p SFO
Unknown Company 1 stop (20h44m)
Unknown Company inbound: Apr 5, 2023
4:18a SFO » 11:15a ORD
Unknown Company 1 stop (6h57m)
$220
Unknown Company outward: Mar 31, 2023
7:49p RFD » 7:26a SFO
Unknown Company 1 stop (11h37m)
Unknown Company inbound: Apr 5, 2023
8:02a SFO » 7:30a ORD
Unknown Company 1 stop (23h28m)
$242
Unknown Company outward: Mar 31, 2023
10:00p ORD » 6:31p SFO
Unknown Company 1 stop (20h31m)
Unknown Company inbound: Apr 4, 2023
8:02a SFO » 2:27a ORD
Unknown Company 1 stop (18h25m)
$314
Frontier Airlines outward: Jul 28, 2023
3:28a MDW » 9:52p SFO
Frontier Airlines 1 stop (18h24m)
Frontier Airlines inbound: Jul 31, 2023
7:57a SFO » 6:49p MDW
Frontier Airlines 1 stop (10h52m)
$372
Frontier Airlines outward: Jul 26, 2023
6:54p MDW » 9:52p SFO
Frontier Airlines 1 stop (26h58m)
Unknown Company inbound: Jul 30, 2023
11:00p SFO » 5:34p MDW
Unknown Company 1 stop (18h34m)
$379
Frontier Airlines outward: Jul 26, 2023
6:54p MDW » 9:52p SFO
Frontier Airlines 1 stop (26h58m)
Unknown Company inbound: Jul 30, 2023
11:00p SFO » 5:34p MDW
Unknown Company 1 stop (18h34m)
$385
Frontier Airlines outward: Jul 26, 2023
6:54p MDW » 9:52p SFO
Frontier Airlines 1 stop (26h58m)
Unknown Company inbound: Jul 30, 2023
10:35p SFO » 5:34p MDW
Unknown Company 1 stop (18h59m)
$386
Frontier Airlines outward: Jul 26, 2023
6:54p MDW » 9:52p SFO
Frontier Airlines 1 stop (26h58m)
Unknown Company inbound: Jul 30, 2023
10:35p SFO » 5:34p MDW
Unknown Company 1 stop (18h59m)
$386
Frontier Airlines outward: Jul 26, 2023
6:54p MDW » 9:52p SFO
Frontier Airlines 1 stop (26h58m)
Unknown Company inbound: Jul 30, 2023
10:35p SFO » 5:34p MDW
Unknown Company 1 stop (18h59m)
$389
Frontier Airlines outward: Jul 26, 2023
6:54p MDW » 9:52p SFO
Frontier Airlines 1 stop (26h58m)
Unknown Company inbound: Jul 30, 2023
11:00p SFO » 5:34p MDW
Unknown Company 1 stop (18h34m)
$393
Delta Air Lines outward: Jul 28, 2023
2:35a ORD » 9:51a SFO
Delta Air Lines 1 stop (7h16m)
Unknown Company inbound: Jul 30, 2023
11:00p SFO » 5:34p MDW
Unknown Company 1 stop (18h34m)
$394
Frontier Airlines outward: Jul 26, 2023
6:54p MDW » 9:52p SFO
Frontier Airlines 1 stop (26h58m)
American Airlines inbound: Aug 1, 2023
8:59a SFO » 1:17p ORD
American Airlines direct (4h18m)
$397
Delta Air Lines outward: Jul 28, 2023
12:59a MDW » 9:51a SFO
Delta Air Lines 1 stop (8h52m)
Unknown Company inbound: Jul 30, 2023
10:35p SFO » 5:34p MDW
Unknown Company 1 stop (18h59m)
$397
Delta Air Lines outward: Jul 28, 2023
2:35a ORD » 9:51a SFO
Delta Air Lines 1 stop (7h16m)
Unknown Company inbound: Jul 30, 2023
11:00p SFO » 5:34p MDW
Unknown Company 1 stop (18h34m)
$400
Delta Air Lines outward: Jul 28, 2023
2:35a ORD » 9:51a SFO
Delta Air Lines 1 stop (7h16m)
Unknown Company inbound: Jul 30, 2023
11:00p SFO » 5:34p MDW
Unknown Company 1 stop (18h34m)
$405
Delta Air Lines outward: Jul 28, 2023
2:35a ORD » 9:51a SFO
Delta Air Lines 1 stop (7h16m)
Unknown Company inbound: Jul 30, 2023
10:35p SFO » 5:34p MDW
Unknown Company 1 stop (18h59m)
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Frontier Airlines
outbound: Jul 26, 2023
Frontier Airlines 1 stop
return: Jul 30, 2023
Breeze Airways 1 stop
Alaska Airlines
outbound: Jul 27, 2023
Alaska Airlines direct
return: Jul 30, 2023
United Airlines direct

Travel tips for flights Chicago - San Francisco

Information on San Francisco
Route

Average flight duration: 4h18m (direct flight)

  • Arrival city:
  • San Francisco, USA
  • Airport(s):
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK)
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
  • Local time:
  • Mar 30, 2023 12:58 PM, GMT-7
  • Weather:
  • min. 44ºF, max. 56ºF
  • Departure city:
  • Chicago, USA
  • Airport(s):
  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
  • O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
  • Local time:
  • Mar 30, 2023 2:58 PM, GMT-5
  • Weather:
  • min. 38ºF, max. 56ºF

Why travel by plane from Chicago to San Francisco?

To reach the west coast city of San Francisco from Chicago by land would take over 30 hours; flying from Chicago to San Francisco, on the other hand, takes around 4h 35m. Airlines such as Spirit, Frontier and Alaska all operate the route meaning passengers have plenty of choice when it comes to choosing which airline to travel with.

What is there to see and do in San Francisco?

The City by the Bay offers a large number of great things to see and do, from iconic landmarks to great restaurants and coffee shops. The Golden Gate Bridge is the city's most famous and most photographed sight – the suspension bridge runs over the Golden Gate strait and is a popular attraction in the city. A ride on San Francisco's cable car system is a must, as is a trip to Union Square to indulge in some retail therapy and a visit to Fisherman's Wharf. Alcatraz Island, China Town, the Golden Gate Park and the Exploratorium are also great attractions to add to any San Francisco itinerary.