Schedule of direct flights from San Francisco to Chicago
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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Cheapest one way flight
$54
Frontier Airlines
1 transfer
16h 12m
02/03/2025
The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Chicago departs on 02/03/2025, is operated by Frontier Airlines and costs $54
Cheapest round trip flight
$173
Frontier Airlines
1 transfer
15h 32m
02/10/2025
The cheapest roundtrip flight from San Francisco to Chicago departs on 02/10/2025, is operated by Frontier Airlines and costs $173
The fastest flight
4h 1m
Fastest flight from San Francisco to Chicago takes 4h 1m
Direct flights
Several times a week
There are direct flights on this route 3 days a week: Mo, Tu, and Th
Earliest flight
5:20 AM
Latest flight
11:59 PM
Direct flights count
75
Distance
2984km
Timezone difference
2h
The distance between San Francisco and Chicago is 2984km (1850 miles).There are 75 direct flights from San Francisco to Chicago.The time difference between San Francisco and Chicago is 2h .Flights from San Francisco begin at 5:20 AM.The latest flight from San Francisco departs at 11:59 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.
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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 San Francisco to Chicago
February 2025
Lowest price
on average:
$68
June 2025
Highest price
on average:
$146
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Below you will find a list of airlines operating flights on the San Francisco — Chicago route and the starting prices for flights of each specific airline on it.
How much is the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Chicago?
The cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Chicago according to data for the last 48 hours costs $54
When is the best time to buy air tickets on the route San Francisco — Chicago?
Often the best time to buy tickets from San Francisco to Chicago is 2 months before departure.
When is the cheapest time of year to fly from San Francisco to Chicago?
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from San Francisco to Chicago can be found flying in these months: February, March, May.
How long does it take to fly from San Francisco to Chicago?
The fastest flights from San Francisco to Chicago start from 4 hours 1 minute in the air.
Which airline can fly direct from San Francisco to Chicago?
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route San Francisco — Chicago: United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines
We couldn't find any special offers for flights from San Francisco to Chicago
