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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from £76

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 22/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ORD
26 Mar — 2 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in January or September, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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 21 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£167

One-way from

£76

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£308

Good round-trip deal

£940 or less

Good one-way deal

£107 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 14/4-18/4
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 23m total
  • San Francisco to Chicago
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 22/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 22m total
  • San Francisco to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£10 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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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 21 March 2025.

Mon 14/411:52SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 24mAlaska Airlines
Thu 17/418:56ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/3£167
Wed 16/400:08SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 22mUnited Airlines
Sat 19/416:09ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/3£180
Tue 15/409:15SFO - ORD
2 stops10h 15mSouthwest
Tue 29/418:55ORD - SFO
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 20/3£194
Sat 12/413:36SFO - ORD
1 stop5h 54mDelta
Sat 19/406:35ORD - SFO
1 stop8h 43mDelta
Deal found 21/3£197
Fri 3/1018:03SFO - ORD
1 stop25h 06mSun Country Air
Mon 6/1011:41ORD - SFO
1 stop26h 22mSun Country Air
Deal found 20/3£204
Sat 9/811:55SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 23mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 11/807:00ORD - SFO
1 stop7h 24mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 21/3£226
Thu 10/420:32SFO - ORD
1 stop6h 22mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/419:16ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3£233

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San Francisco

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O'Hare Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Mon 14/4

11:52-18:16

Nonstop4h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 17/4

18:56-21:55

Nonstop4h 59m

£167

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 16/4

00:08-06:30

Nonstop4h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 19/4

16:09-19:06

Nonstop4h 57m

£180

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Mon 14/4

11:52-18:16

Nonstop4h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/4

18:56-21:55

Nonstop4h 59m

£190

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 15/4

09:15-21:30

2 stops10h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 29/4

18:55-23:20

1 stop6h 25m

£194

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 12/4

13:36-21:30

1 stop5h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 19/4

06:35-13:18

1 stop8h 43m

£197

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 24/4

18:00-13:23

1 stop17h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 28/4

19:05-16:40

1 stop23h 35m

£212

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Thu 10/4

20:32-04:54

1 stop6h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/4

19:16-22:15

Nonstop4h 59m

£233

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Tue 22/4

00:08-06:30

Nonstop4h 22m

£76

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Wed 17/9

15:01-21:15

Nonstop4h 14m

£77

San FranciscoChicago

SFO - ORD

SFOORD

San Francisco

Sat 5/7

06:25-17:55

1 stop9h 30m

£81

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to O'Hare Intl from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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 14 March 2025.

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 £843). 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 21 March 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 45% versus a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to O'Hare Intl. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 March 2025.

The most flights from SFO to ORD are scheduled on a Friday (69 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 on average).

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 21 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta 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.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very Good

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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 53 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 £167, 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 Hawaiian Airlines. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 43% 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 United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £76. American Airlines flights start at £77 while deals on Southwest start at £81 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 Royal Jordanian (99%), Asiana Airlines (97%) and Brussels Airlines (95%).

  • 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 £103. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for £145 on average our data indicates £542 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 £843). 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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