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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from £86

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ORD
22 Dec — 29 Dec1
1 adult

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 December 2024.

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SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 19/2

08:20-18:00

1 stop7h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 21/2

19:00-22:10

Nonstop5h 10m

£171

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 9/1

16:55-23:19

Nonstop4h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 14/1

07:10-12:04

1 stop6h 54m

£171

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sun 12/1

05:55-16:13

1 stop8h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 18/1

07:15-15:47

1 stop10h 32m

£199

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 14/1

12:00-23:05

1 stop9h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/1

06:15-14:30

2 stops10h 15m

£214

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 11/1

00:27-12:30

1 stop10h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 18/1

14:15-20:57

1 stop8h 42m

£280

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Mon 27/1

10:00-16:27

Nonstop4h 27m

£86

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Mon 14/4

16:25-00:35

1 stop6h 10m

£93

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Mon 17/3

00:40-08:45

1 stop6h 05m

£101

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 11/1

05:35-16:45

2 stops9h 10m

£143

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Fri 14/3

00:20-06:38

Nonstop4h 18m

£167

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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£171

One-way from

£86

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£348
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 19/2-21/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 50m total
  • San Francisco to Chicago
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 27/1
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 27m total
  • San Francisco to Chicago
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

Find flight deals from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 December 2024.

Wed 25/1218:45SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/114:35ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/12£193
Tue 24/1222:59SFO - ORD
1 stop8h 22mDelta
Sat 11/107:15ORD - SFO
1 stop7h 29mDelta
Deal found 16/12£210
Tue 24/1211:34SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 25mAlaska Airlines
Thu 9/118:55ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/12£271
Wed 25/1213:20SFO - ORD
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Wed 8/112:15ORD - SFO
2 stops10h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 16/12£282
Tue 17/1218:15SFO - ORD
1 stop21h 10mSun Country Air
Tue 24/1210:00ORD - SFO
1 stop9h 07mSun Country Air
Deal found 16/12£401

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 77 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of £595). Flying from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £775). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 December 2024.

When flying from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Temperature in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated 17 December 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Southwest and United Airlines from San Francisco to Chicago have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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4,854 reviews

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8.1

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8.7

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1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

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4,854 reviews
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4,854 reviews

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7.7

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My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

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4,854 reviews

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My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

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4,854 reviews

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8.7

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My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

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4,854 reviews

Entertainment

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7.2

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Comfort

8.1

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8.7

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My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

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9,070 reviews
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4,854 reviews

Entertainment

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Comfort

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8.7

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1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl. On average, San Francisco has 36 outbound flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day from 0 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    Alaska Airlines, at £171, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include United Airlines and Delta. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £86. United Airlines flights start at £93 while deals on Delta start at £101 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are Iberia (90%), China Southern (89%) and Asiana Airlines (87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £84. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for £202 on average our data indicates £387 when flying from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of £595). Flying from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £775). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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