Schedule of direct flights from Chicago to San Francisco
A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Chicago to San Francisco:
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January 2025
Lowest price
on average:
$77
June 2025
Highest price
on average:
$114
Cheapest one way flight
$76
Frontier Airlines
1 transfer
14h 11m
04/10/2025
The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to San Francisco departs on 04/10/2025, is operated by Frontier Airlines and costs $76
Cheapest round trip flight
$81
Alaska Airlines
Direct flight
9h 31m
04/24/2025
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Chicago to San Francisco departs on 04/24/2025, is operated by Alaska Airlines and costs $81
The fastest flight
4h 38m
Fastest flight from Chicago to San Francisco takes 4h 38m
Direct flights
Several times a week
There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Su, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
Earliest flight
6:30 AM
Latest flight
8:25 PM
Average flight duration
5h
Direct flights count
67
Distance
2984km
Timezone difference
2h
The distance between Chicago and San Francisco is 2984km (1850 miles).The average flight duration is 5h .There are 67 direct flights from Chicago to San Francisco.The time difference between Chicago and San Francisco is 2h .Flights from Chicago begin at 6:30 AM.The latest flight from Chicago departs at 8:25 PM.
How much is the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to San Francisco?
The cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to San Francisco according to data for the last 48 hours costs $76
When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route Chicago — San Francisco?
Often the best time to buy tickets from Chicago to San Francisco is 2 months before departure.
When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Chicago to San Francisco?
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Chicago to San Francisco can be found flying in these months: January, February, April.
How long does it take to fly from Chicago to San Francisco?
The fastest flights from Chicago to San Francisco start from 4 hours 38 minutes in the air.
Which airline can fly direct from Chicago to San Francisco?
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Chicago — San Francisco: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines
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 Chicago to San Francisco. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
We carefully collect statistics on the search and pricing of airlines and, based on these data, we make an assumption about future prices. Thus, you can better understand which season is the cheapest to fly from Chicago to San Francisco
Below you will find a list of airlines operating flights on the Chicago — San Francisco route and the starting prices for flights of each specific airline on it.
A direct flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Chicago to San Francisco, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
