Cheap Flights from Chicago to San Francisco Starting at $63

The route Chicago — San Francisco is served by many carriers — 7 in total, including United Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Sun Country Airlines. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $63) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.

The distance between Chicago and San Francisco is 2984km (1850 miles). There are 111 direct flights from Chicago to San Francisco. The time difference between Chicago and San Francisco is 2h. Flights from Chicago begin at 6:15 AM. The latest flight from Chicago departs at 9:10 PM

In different months, ticket prices from Chicago to San Francisco vary: minimum — $65 (February 2026), maximum — $263 (January 2026). Typically, the flight costs $153–$395.