Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco from $46
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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco
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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?
If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of September, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $298.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?
The cheapest day to depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $298. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around $384.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?
Our data shows that the cheapest Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to San Francisco in the afternoon for as low as $314. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $356.
What is the cheapest Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Francisco flight route?
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How far in advance should I book a flight to San Francisco?
You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when booking 20 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $335 when searching 20 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for as low as $293 on momondo.
What cabin class options are available on Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Francisco flights?
There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Francisco flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Francisco?
Frontier, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Francisco
What airlines fly to San Francisco?
United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 53% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to San Francisco. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to San Francisco on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.
How many flights depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco on average per day?
As of January 2025, 41 flights take off from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and land in San Francisco each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 6:00PM, with 40% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.
How many flights depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco on average per week?
292 flights are operational weekly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco as of January 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 19% of flights per week taking off on this day.
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Best Price Found | $46 |
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Fastest flight time | 4h 44m |
Direct flights | Every day |
Airports in San Francisco | 1 airport |
How far is Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Francisco by plane?
The distance between Chicago O'Hare Intl and San Francisco is about 1838.3 mi. Typically, this will take 4h 54m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport?
Prices for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport?
As of January 2025, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco is Airbus A321neo, representing 17.83% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 757-300 at 17.48%, Boeing 777 at 16.39%, and Boeing 737-800 at 14.25%.
What is the most popular airline from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco is United Airlines, representing 51% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are American Airlines at 26%, Alaska Airlines at 17%, and Frontier at 5%.
Best airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco
Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco with momondo
| Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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| PriceFrom $124 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.0 3,442 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $128 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 8,514 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $153 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 9,707 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $196 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $202 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 8,975 reviews |
United Airlines Flights From Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco
United Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco around 39 times per week, with 8,975 momondo users rating the airline 7.4/10. The cheapest United Airlines deal from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco in the last 72 hours was $202 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $385 for United Airlines flights on this route.
American Airlines Flights From Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco
American Airlines is also a popular choice for this route. American Airlines flight deals for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco start from as low as $196 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average American Airlines deals seen on momondo around $338. American Airlines operates 12 flights to San Francisco from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in an average week. Users have rated it 7.2/10 across 10,000 reviews.
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To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to San Francisco from Chicago.
Can I find flights from Chicago to San Francisco with flexible booking policies on momondo?
Flights from Chicago to San Francisco with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.
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