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Lowest fare₹12,017Delta Air Lines
Fastest4h 17mgate to gate
Options found203flights on this route
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Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
DL-2178
06:00
2026-11-14
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United States flagSan Francisco International
6H :55 M
1 Stop
MSP · 1h 36m Minneapolis (MSP), United States
14:55
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
DL-772
06:00
2026-11-14
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United States flagSan Francisco International
8H :18 M
1 Stop
DTW · 2h 20m Detroit (DTW), United States
16:18
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
DL-2178
06:00
2026-11-14
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United States flagSan Francisco International
8H :41 M
1 Stop
MSP · 3h 21m Minneapolis (MSP), United States
16:41
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
DL-570
06:00
2026-11-14
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United States flagSan Francisco International
9H :05 M
1 Stop
ATL · 2h 18m Atlanta (ATL), United States
17:05
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
DL-2721
06:17
2026-11-14
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United States flagSan Francisco International
8H :30 M
1 Stop
SEA · 2h 04m Seattle (SEA), United States
16:47
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
DL-1421
09:58
2026-11-14
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United States flagSan Francisco International
8H :57 M
1 Stop
LAX · 3h 35m Los Angeles (LAX), United States
20:55
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
DL-2272
11:44
2026-11-14
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United States flagSan Francisco International
7H :11 M
1 Stop
LAX · 1h 49m Los Angeles (LAX), United States
20:55
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
DL-1980
12:10
2026-11-14
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United States flagSan Francisco International
7H :23 M
1 Stop
MSP · 2h 05m Minneapolis (MSP), United States
21:33
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
DL-902
13:20
2026-11-14
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United States flagSan Francisco International
6H :27 M
1 Stop
SLC · 1h 33m Salt Lake City (SLC), United States
21:47
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
DL-1412
14:12
2026-11-14
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United States flagSan Francisco International
7H :47 M
1 Stop
SEA · 1h 25m Seattle (SEA), United States
23:59
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
DL-531
14:15
2026-11-14
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United States flagSan Francisco International
7H :39 M
1 Stop
ATL · 0h 44m Atlanta (ATL), United States
23:54
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
DL-635
21:42
2026-11-14
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United States flagSan Francisco International
8H :59 M
1 Stop
ATL · 2h 14m Atlanta (ATL), United States
08:41
2026-11-15
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
DL-335
22:40
2026-11-14
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United States flagSan Francisco International
7H :09 M
1 Stop
DTW · 1h 07m Detroit (DTW), United States
07:49
2026-11-15
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
DL-690
23:59
2026-11-14
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United States flagSan Francisco International
8H :26 M
1 Stop
ATL · 1h 44m Atlanta (ATL), United States
10:25
2026-11-15
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
DL-1598
07:05
2026-11-14
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United States flagSan Francisco International
11H :50 M
1 Stop
LAX · 6h 26m Los Angeles (LAX), United States
20:55
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
AA
American Airlines
AA-2614
06:01
2026-11-14
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United States flagSan Francisco International
4H :28 M
Non Stop
12:29
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
AA
American Airlines
AA-1353
07:13
2026-11-14
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United States flagSan Francisco International
4H :31 M
Non Stop
13:44
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
AA
American Airlines
AA-3049
13:42
2026-11-14
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United States flagSan Francisco International
4H :38 M
Non Stop
20:20
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
AA
American Airlines
AA-2524
15:04
2026-11-14
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United States flagSan Francisco International
4H :34 M
Non Stop
21:38
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
AA
American Airlines
AA-597
17:22
2026-11-14
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United States flagSan Francisco International
4H :33 M
Non Stop
23:55
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
AA
American Airlines
AA-1854
23:39
2026-11-14
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United States flagSan Francisco International
4H :20 M
Non Stop
05:59
2026-11-15
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
DL-1598
07:05
2026-11-14
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)United States flagSan Francisco International
6H :38 M
1 Stop
LAX · 1h 11m Los Angeles (LAX), United States
15:43
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International

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American Airlines
AA-2625
06:00
2026-11-14
San Jose (SJC)United States flagMineta San Jose International Airport
6H :43 M
1 Stop
PHX · 0h 49m Phoenix (PHX), United States
14:43
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
AA
American Airlines
AA-2625
06:00
2026-11-14
San Jose (SJC)United States flagMineta San Jose International Airport
8H :09 M
1 Stop
PHX · 2h 15m Phoenix (PHX), United States
16:09
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
AA
American Airlines
AA-3257
13:02
2026-11-14
San Jose (SJC)United States flagMineta San Jose International Airport
6H :56 M
1 Stop
PHX · 1h 04m Phoenix (PHX), United States
21:58
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International
AA
American Airlines
AA-2834
14:50
2026-11-14
San Jose (SJC)United States flagMineta San Jose International Airport
7H :09 M
1 Stop
DFW · 0h 58m Dallas (DFW), United States
23:59
2026-11-14
CHICAGO (ORD)United States flagO Hare International

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Airfare Highlights

From flights departing on Sat, 14 Nov 2026.

Lowest fare ₹12,017 Delta Air Lines 06:00
Earliest departure ₹24,616 United Airlines 01:03
Shortest duration ₹24,616 United Airlines 17:10
Night 00:00-05:59 ₹22,663 Delta Air Lines at 05:50
Morning 06:00-11:59 ₹12,017 Delta Air Lines at 06:00
Afternoon 12:00-17:59 ₹12,017 Delta Air Lines at 12:10
Evening 18:00-23:59 ₹12,017 Delta Air Lines at 21:42

Departure & Arrival Airport Details

San Francisco (SFO)

San Francisco International

USA

Chicago (ORD)

O Hare International

USA

Flights shown for 14 Nov 2026. View all flights opens the complete search result.
Smart travel dates

Holidays and peak dates for Chicago

Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier or moving your trip by a day or two often costs less.

Busiest periods: Summer travel (15 Jun – 31 Aug), Holiday season (18 Dec – 02 Jan).

  • 11NovVeterans DayWednesday
  • 26NovThanksgiving DayThursday
  • 25DecChristmas DayFriday
  • 01JanNew Year's DayFriday
  • 18JanMartin Luther King, Jr. DayMonday
  • 12FebLincoln's BirthdayFriday

Fixed-date national holidays. Festivals that follow the lunar calendar shift each year and are not listed here, so check the exact date for your travel year.

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How to travel San Francisco to Chicago

Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.

OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Non-stop flight Fastest₹16,9564h 17m20 flights
Connecting flight₹12,017Longer, includes a stop183 options

4 airlines operate this route.

Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.

Airlines flying from San Francisco to Chicago

Compare fares, stops, baggage and refundability across the airlines flying this route.

United Airlines Flights

from ₹24,616126 flights
Fares from
₹24,616
Non-stop
13 in these results
Departures
126 in the list above

American Airlines Flights

from ₹16,95636 flights
Fares from
₹16,956
Non-stop
7 in these results
Departures
36 in the list above

Delta Air Lines Flights

from ₹12,01724 flights
Fares from
₹12,017
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
24 in the list above

Alaska Airlines Flights

from ₹20,24617 flights
Fares from
₹20,246
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
17 in the list above

Route Overview & Flight Facts

Fastest flight duration4h 17m · United Airlines
First departure of the day01:03 · United Airlines
Last departure of the day23:59 · Delta Air Lines
Flight options found203
Direct / non-stop options20
Airport codesSan Francisco–SFO, Chicago–ORD

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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights

Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration

The search for Sat, 14 Nov found 203 flight options, 20 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 01:03 and the last around 23:59. The fastest flight takes about 4h 17m.

Morning vs Evening Departure Fares

Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from ₹12,017, Afternoon from ₹12,017, Evening from ₹12,017, Night from ₹22,663. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.

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Destination & City Travel Guide

About Chicago

Chicago’s downtown Loop puts Millennium Park, the Art Institute and the Riverwalk within a manageable area. The lakefront creates a second axis for walking, while neighbourhoods farther out need transit time of their own. Passengers landing at O’Hare may be changing flights or visiting relatives in the wider region, so check whether an overnight hotel is near the airport or downtown. The CTA Blue Line runs from the airport into the city and avoids the road congestion that can affect a taxi.

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Tips for travellers from India

The Loop is useful for the Art Institute, Millennium Park and central rail links, while a hotel near O’Hare serves an early flight or suburban appointment. These bases are a substantial distance apart. The CTA Blue Line reaches the airport from downtown, but passengers arriving at Terminal 5 first need the airport connection to the main rail-access area. The airport train and an intercity rail departure from Union Station are separate arrangements.

Air India uses Terminal 5. United domestic flights and international departures use Terminal 1, while many international arrivals are processed through Terminal 5, so an onward connection can involve a building change. In the city, pair the Art Institute with Millennium Park rather than crossing to a distant neighbourhood between them. The Riverwalk offers another central route, while the lakefront extends far beyond the downtown section. The Obama Presidential Center opened to the public in June 2026 in Jackson Park, creating a museum outing on the South Side rather than another stop beside the Loop. Plan that visit as its own district trip. A river architecture cruise also has a specific departure dock, which should be matched to the walking route. Choose between a museum-heavy day and a longer lakefront walk before booking several timed attractions.

Best time to visit Chicago

May to June or September to October, about 12–25°C, for river and lake walks.

Places to visit in Chicago

Millennium ParkArt Institute of ChicagoChicago RiverwalkNavy PierMuseum CampusDevon Avenue

How to reach Chicago

By Air: O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is about 27 km northwest of downtown Chicago; the CTA Blue Line takes about 45 minutes to the Loop. Taxis and booked cars also operate.

By Rail: Chicago Union Station serves intercity trains; the CTA Blue Line links O’Hare with downtown.

By Road: Airport taxis and app-based cars use expressways; intercity coaches use downtown stops.

What to do in Chicago

Walk from Millennium Park to the Art Institute.
Follow the Chicago Riverwalk.
Take an architecture cruise on the Chicago River.
Explore the lakefront around Museum Campus.

Chicago airport information

O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Air India operates from O’Hare Terminal 5. United uses Terminal 1 for domestic flights and international departures, while international arrivals without preclearance generally use Terminal 5.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it worth booking San Francisco to Chicago flights in advance?

There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the San Francisco to Chicago dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Saturday at ₹12,017. This can change from week to week.

How far is San Francisco from Chicago by air?

The flying distance depends on the routing the airline selects. The flight cards above show duration and stop details for each result.

Is there a direct flight from San Francisco to Chicago?

Yes. 20 non-stop flights are listed on this page for San Francisco to Chicago, operated by United Airlines and American Airlines. Use the Stops filter to see only those.

Which airlines fly San Francisco to Chicago?

United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Chicago?

The quickest non-stop San Francisco to Chicago flight on this page takes about 4h 17m. Non-stop flights here take between 4h 17m and 4h 38m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Chicago flight fare?

The lowest San Francisco to Chicago fare on this page is ₹12,017. Fares on the same dates run up to ₹140,211, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.

Which is the cheapest airline for San Francisco to Chicago flight?

On this page, Delta Air Lines has the lowest San Francisco to Chicago fare, starting from ₹12,017. American Airlines is next, from ₹16,956. The cheapest airline can change with the date, so compare a few days around your trip.

What time do San Francisco to Chicago flights depart?

On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 01:03 and the last around 23:59, local time at San Francisco. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.

Why does the price change after clicking Book Now?

Airline seat inventory and fares change continuously. Selecting Book Now runs a live fare verification with the airline so the price you approve is the price you pay. If it has moved, you see the new figure before any payment.

Before you book this route

Check the airport codes SFO–ORD, local departure and arrival dates, and every connecting airport. Connections can have different document and baggage requirements from your final destination.

Where these fares come from

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Lowest San Francisco to Chicago airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days

Cheapest FareFareDateAirlineDeparture
Lowest Airfare ₹12,017 14/11/2026 Delta Air Lines 06:00
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days ₹11,777 27/11/2026 Delta Air Lines 06:00
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days ₹11,416 26/01/2027 Delta Air Lines 06:00

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FlyX lists each San Francisco to Chicago flight in these results with its fare, departure time, stops, layover airport and baggage, so you can compare air tickets side by side. To find a cheap ticket, sort by price and check what baggage the fare includes. The fare is checked with the airline again before you pay.

San Francisco to Chicago flight duration is approximately 4 hours 17 minutes non-stop. There are 20 non-stop San Francisco to Chicago direct flights on the departure date shown on this page.

San Francisco to Chicago Flight Schedule and Timing

The search for these dates returned 203 flight options, 20 of them non-stop. The first departure from San Francisco is at 01:03 and the last is at 23:59. Flights leave from San Francisco International and land at O Hare International.

Flight Route Details & Analysis

Flight DetailsInformation
RouteSan Francisco to Chicago
Flight Duration4h 17m - 23h 24m
Airport CodesSan Francisco - SFO, Chicago - ORD
Total Flights Available203 flights20 direct183 with layovers
First Flight DepartureDeparts at 01:03
Last Flight DepartureDeparts at 23:59
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)53 flights5 direct48 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)65 flights3 direct62 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)46 flights5 direct41 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)24 flights4 direct20 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)15 flights3 direct12 with layovers

Airport Information & Terminals

SFO: San Francisco International Airport. SFO connects by BART to the city, while cabs or app rides are easier for Silicon Valley, family luggage or late arrivals. Fog and bridge traffic can affect plans.

ORD: Chicago airport system. Chicago flights commonly use O'Hare or Midway. O'Hare is a huge hub with rail access; Midway can be easier for some city-side trips. Winter weather and traffic should be part of the booking decision.
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