Flights from San Francisco to Chicago

Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from San Francisco to Chicago

Favorite airline: American Airlines
The most popular airline for flights from San Francisco to Chicago is American Airlines.
American Airlines
12 %
United Airlines
10 %
Alaska Airlines
8 %
Direct flights are more expensive
Direct flights on this route are $11.00 more expensive on average than flights with a stopover.
non stop flight
1 stop
2 stops
04h 20min
07h 54min
14h 15min
$195
$184
$322
The favorite connection is non-stop
Non-stop flights are especially popular on this route. 37 % of travelers will book a direct flight.
Route
bookings
Direct flights
04h 20min, from $195
37 %
1 stopover Los Angeles International Airport, CA
09h 23min, from $203
14 %
1 stopover Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
07h 45min, from $261
12 %
Flight information San Francisco - Chicago
Cheap direct flights
Flight details San Francisco - Chicago
  • Flight duration: min. 03:53 / max. 07:10
  • Distance: 2990 km
  • Flights per week: 154
  • Return flight duration: min. 04:33 / max. 11:40