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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco from £81

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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SFO
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£161

One-way from

£81

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£251
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  • Nonstop
  • 9h 18m total
  • Chicago to San Francisco
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  • Alaska Airlines
  • 8/3
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 10m total
  • Chicago to San Francisco
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Sat 3/519:13ORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 59mAlaska Airlines
Sat 17/523:45SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 17/1£161
Thu 20/215:40ORD - SFO
1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 22/222:35SFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1£170
Wed 2/414:50ORD - SFO
2 stops9h 25mSouthwest
Thu 10/412:50SFO - ORD
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 16/1£206
Mon 17/206:15ORD - SFO
1 stop9h 05mDelta
Sun 2/306:15SFO - ORD
1 stop8h 49mDelta
Deal found 17/1£210
Sun 27/720:10ORD - SFO
1 stop13h 58mSun Country Air
Thu 31/709:04SFO - ORD
1 stop8h 07mSun Country Air
Deal found 16/1£307

Find flights from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco 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 January 2025.

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ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/5

19:13-22:12

Nonstop4h 59m

San Francisco

Sat 17/5

23:45-06:04

Nonstop4h 19m

£161

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 20/2

15:40-20:40

1 stop7h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 22/2

22:35-04:53

Nonstop4h 18m

£170

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

14:50-22:15

2 stops9h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 7/4

05:30-15:20

1 stop7h 50m

£206

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 17/2

06:15-13:20

1 stop9h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 2/3

06:15-17:04

1 stop8h 49m

£210

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/3

19:00-22:10

Nonstop5h 10m

£81

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 19/2

05:45-11:25

1 stop7h 40m

£86

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/3

08:45-11:40

Nonstop4h 55m

£89

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 14/2

10:10-18:06

1 stop9h 56m

£106

ChicagoSan Francisco

ORD - SFO

ORDSFO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 13/7

20:10-08:08

1 stop13h 58m

£137

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Deals found on 17/1

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 85 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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 ORD to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 44% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco. 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 17 January 2025.

The most flights from ORD to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (51 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,681 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,512 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Sun Country Air
7.0
Good
384 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

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

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Francisco. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Francisco from Chicago O'Hare Intl; the airport handles an average of 36 inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the San Francisco airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl. It is only a 11.8 mi journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San Francisco’s city center.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco round-trip from £161. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from £170, and Southwest, from £206. You may be able to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco for 41% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £81. Southwest flights start at £86 while deals on United Airlines start at £89 one-way.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco on time: Air China (100%), ANA (93%), Asiana Airlines (83%).

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

    While on average a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco is generally £320, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £154. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay £136 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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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