United Airlines
Mo and We
Starting at $225
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Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Chicago. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from San Francisco to Chicago:
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United Airlines
Mo and We
Starting at $225
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The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Chicago departs on 01/24/2026, is operated by Frontier Airlines and costs $69
The cheapest roundtrip flight from San Francisco to Chicago departs on 03/22/2026, is operated by Southwest Airlines and costs $194
Fastest flight from San Francisco to Chicago takes 4h 5m
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There are direct flights on this route 4 days a week: We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between San Francisco and Chicago is 2984km (1850 miles). The average flight duration is 4h 17m. There are 53 direct flights from San Francisco to Chicago. The time difference between San Francisco and Chicago is 2h. Flights from San Francisco begin at 5:10 AM. The latest flight from San Francisco departs at 11:44 PM
A direct flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from San Francisco to Chicago, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
San Francisco — Chicago
12/24/2025
Departure
Direct flight
UA2090
Starting at $235
San Francisco — Chicago
12/27/2025
Departure
Direct flight
UA2267
Starting at $213
San Francisco — Chicago
12/30/2025
Departure
Direct flight
UA1482
Starting at $380
San Francisco — Chicago
01/24/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA1288
Starting at $142
San Francisco — Chicago
12/11/2025
Departure
Direct flight
UA2097
Starting at $269
San Francisco — Chicago
12/11/2025
Departure
Direct flight
WN3443
Starting at $544
San Francisco — Chicago
12/12/2025
Departure
Direct flight
AA2282
Starting at $480
San Francisco — Chicago
12/14/2025
Departure
Direct flight
UA2097
Starting at $460
San Francisco — Chicago
12/14/2025
Departure
Direct flight
UA2243
Starting at $411
San Francisco — Chicago
12/16/2025
Departure
Direct flight
WN3443
Starting at $314
Starting at $142
Starting at $174
Starting at $170
Starting at $69
Starting at $115
Starting at $1,930
More than 6 airlines operate flights from San Francisco to Chicago, including United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Qatar Airways. This is a popular route, so passengers can choose tickets based on budget and preferences. Ticket prices start from $69, and our service lets you instantly compare all options. The variety of offers simplifies planning: you can choose budget fares or more comfortable options with baggage included or extra services. We help you find the best deals so your trip is cost-efficient.
The cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Chicago according to data for the last 48 hours costs $69
Often the best time to buy tickets from San Francisco to Chicago is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from San Francisco to Chicago can be found flying in these months: January, December, December.
The fastest flights from San Francisco to Chicago start from 4 hours 5 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route San Francisco — Chicago: United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines
The cost of a one-way flight from San Francisco to Chicago ranges from $99 (January 2026) to $1,930 (December 2026). On average, the ticket price is about $730–$2,090.
