$99 Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl. to San Francisco Intl. (ORD to SFO)

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The cheapest flights to San Francisco Intl. found within the past 7 days were $188 round trip and $99 one way. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Fri, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 8
ORD
Chicago
SFO
San Francisco
$188 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$188
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 31 from Chicago to San Francisco, returning Sat, Nov 8, priced at $188 found 1 day ago
Fri, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 8
ORD
Chicago
SFO
San Francisco
$188 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$188
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Oct 31 from Chicago to San Francisco, returning Sat, Nov 8, priced at $188 found 1 day ago
Fri, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 8
ORD
Chicago
SFO
San Francisco
$191 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$191
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Oct 31 from Chicago to San Francisco, returning Sat, Nov 8, priced at $191 found 1 day ago
Thu, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 10
ORD
Chicago
SFO
San Francisco
$196 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$196
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 4 from Chicago to San Francisco, returning Wed, Sep 10, priced at $196 found 4 days ago
Tue, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 23
ORD
Chicago
SFO
San Francisco
$197 Roundtrip, just found
$197
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Tue, Sep 16 from Chicago to San Francisco, returning Tue, Sep 23, priced at $197 just found
Tue, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 23
ORD
Chicago
SFO
San Francisco
$201 Roundtrip, just found
$201
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 16 from Chicago to San Francisco, returning Tue, Sep 23, priced at $201 just found
Sat, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 8
ORD
Chicago
SFO
San Francisco
$206 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$206
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 6 from Chicago to San Francisco, returning Mon, Sep 8, priced at $206 found 3 days ago
Tue, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 23
ORD
Chicago
SFO
San Francisco
$207 Roundtrip, just found
$207
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 16 from Chicago to San Francisco, returning Tue, Sep 23, priced at $207 just found
Tue, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 18
ORD
Chicago
SFO
San Francisco
$210 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$210
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 7 from Chicago to San Francisco, returning Sat, Oct 18, priced at $210 found 6 hours ago
Sat, Aug 16 - Mon, Aug 18
ORD
Chicago
SFO
San Francisco
$211 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$211
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 16 from Chicago to San Francisco, returning Mon, Aug 18, priced at $211 found 1 hour ago

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Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

5 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
per person
Aug 29 - Sep 2
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Chicago (ORD) to San Jose (SJC)
@ Marbella Lane - 3BR Designer Near Valley Fair

@ Marbella Lane - 3BR Designer Near Valley Fair

3 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
per person
Aug 23 - Aug 30
found 9 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Chicago (CHI) to San Jose (SJC)
River Terrace Inn - A Noble House Hotel

River Terrace Inn - A Noble House Hotel

4 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
per person
Aug 25 - Aug 30
found 1 hour ago
Roundtrip flight included
Chicago (CHI) to Oakland (OAK)
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

3 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
per person
Aug 25 - Aug 30
found 1 hour ago
Roundtrip flight included
Chicago (CHI) to Oakland (OAK)
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Berkeley Marina

4 out of 5
Save 100% on your flight
per person
Aug 25 - Aug 30
found 1 hour ago
Roundtrip flight included
Chicago (CHI) to Oakland (OAK)
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Frequently asked questions

Are there direct flights from O'Hare Airport to San Francisco Airport?
Your next incredible adventure is on the other side of a single flight. You can travel direct from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to San Francisco Airport with multiple airlines, including United Airlines and American Airlines.
How long is the flight from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
If you're flying from Chicago to San Francisco, you can expect the flight to take an average of 4 hours and 42 minutes. If this sounds like more time than you'd hoped, why not take advantage of it? Read about where you're going, work on your itinerary and get as much shut-eye as possible before the adventure begins.
What is the flight distance from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
You'll need to journey around 1,850 mi from O'Hare Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) before you can officially embark on your activities. Grab a coffee when the drink cart trundles by and catch up on some of your favorite films. You'll have loads of time!
What airlines fly from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to SFO?
If you're planning a trip to San Francisco from Chicago, there are several airlines advertising direct flights. One of the most well-known is United Airlines (UA), which operates 243 flights on this route every month. A popular alternative is American Airlines (AA), which has 126 flights each month. The more airlines you take into account, the more likely you are to score a sensational deal.
What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?
This just in! Airfares offered on Thursdays tend to be the cheapest, according to flight demand on Travelocity in 2021. Tuesday and Wednesday prices are also good, but you may want to prepare your budget if booking during the weekend, as data shows that is when prices are generally at their highest.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
Frequent travelers may already know this, but earlier in the week can be the cheapest time to fly. In 2021, flights departing on a Monday were generally the cheapest of the week, whereas you may pay a premium for weekend flights when demand is usually high. On average, tickets were most expensive for Saturday departures, so if you need to fly out on a weekend, you might look for deals ahead of time.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Trying to figure out how early you should book your flight? It's possible to start comparing international airfares on Travelocity up to 12 months in advance. However, it does depend on the carrier as not all airlines release their prices that far out. According to our 2021 flight demand trends, last minute planners can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 0-2 weeks prior to their travel dates.*According to flight demand on Travelocity.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

Flight information from Chicago to San Francisco

 

Traveling From
O'Hare Intl.
Traveling To
San Francisco Intl.
Shortest Flight Time
 hours mins
Earliest Departure Time
Latest Departure Time
Lowest Flight Price
$188

Route Info

Flight path for flights from O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport


Origin:
ORD - O'Hare International Airport
Destination:
SFO - San Francisco International Airport
Distance:
1,851.00 miles


Airlines & Aircraft Used on ORD to SFO Flight Routes


Airline Carrier
Aircraft
American Airlines
Canadair Regional Jet
American Airlines
Saab SF340A/B
Jet Airways (India)
Fairchild (Swearingen) SA26 / SA226 / SA227 Metro / Merlin / Expediter
United Airlines
Airbus A320-100/200
United Airlines
Boeing 737 all pax models
United Airlines
Boeing 737-300 pax
United Airlines
De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q

Discover our best flights from Chicago ORD to San Francisco SFO. 

With 20 airlines to choose from on Travelocity, you can easily find the best option for you. Use our filters to sort by price, compare airlines, and find the most convenient flight times. 

 

Find our best return flights from Chicago ORD to San Francisco SFO at the right price  

Airfares to San Francisco SFO from Chicago ORD currently cost between $188 and $211. It’s usually cheaper to book a round trip than two separate one-way flights. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. 

 

Book one-way flights from Chicago ORD to San Francisco SFO 

If you want to be flexible about when you return, or keep your travel options open ended, a one-way flight could be just the ticket! You’ll find one-way airfares from Chicago ORD to San Francisco SFO on Travelocity starting at $99. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. 

 

Get to San Francisco SFO from Chicago ORD quicker with direct flights. 

Get to San Francisco faster, without the hassle of changing planes and moving baggage, by booking a direct flight. Expect your direct flight to SFO from ORD to take around hour(s) min(s).  

 

Find our cheapest airfares for flights from Chicago ORD to San Francisco SFO

Find cheap flight deals by using our search filters to sort results starting with the lowest price airfares to SFO from ORD. Our Price Match Promise means if you find a lower rate on Travelocity.com or on another US-based website within 24 hours of booking, we’ll credit or refund the difference.  

 

Get our best airfare deals for your flight from Chicago ORD to San Francisco SFO today 

If you’re flexible about when you travel, October is usually the cheapest month to fly from Chicago ORD to San Francisco SFO. If you need to be more specific, search by date and arrival and departure times.Then, compare prices across different airlines, and sort results by lowest price first. 

 

Book flexible airline tickets for flights to San Francisco SFO from Chicago ORD 

Some airlines let you change your travel dates without charging a fee. Use our ‘no change fee’ filter to see which flights to SFO from ORD have this option.  

 

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.