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
$52
Spirit Airlines
1 transfer
9h 47m
03/25/2025
The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Chicago departs on 03/25/2025, is operated by Spirit Airlines and costs $52
Cheapest round trip flight
$112
Frontier Airlines
1 transfer
15h 58m
03/25/2025
The cheapest roundtrip flight from San Francisco to Chicago departs on 03/25/2025, is operated by Frontier Airlines and costs $112
The fastest flight
4h 16m
Fastest flight from San Francisco to Chicago takes 4h 16m
Direct flights
Several times a week
There are direct flights on this route 4 days a week: Su, Tu, We, and Sa
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.
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.
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.
April 2025
Lowest price
on average:
$96
March 2025
Highest price
on average:
$143
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
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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San Francisco — Chicago
SFO — CHI
03/14/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
AS598
Starting at $196
San Francisco — Chicago
SFO — CHI
03/18/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
WN928
Starting at $153
San Francisco — Chicago
SFO — CHI
03/22/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
WN1148
Starting at $471
San Francisco — Chicago
SFO — CHI
03/28/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
AA2761
Starting at $307
San Francisco — Chicago
SFO — CHI
03/30/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
UA2097
Starting at $520
San Francisco — Chicago
SFO — CHI
03/30/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
WN1148
Starting at $549
San Francisco — Chicago
SFO — CHI
03/31/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
WN1650
Starting at $402
San Francisco — Chicago
SFO — CHI
04/01/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
AS598
Starting at $274
San Francisco — Chicago
SFO — CHI
04/02/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
AA2614
Starting at $93
San Francisco — Chicago
SFO — CHI
04/04/2025
Departure date
Direct flight
AS598
Starting at $368
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 $52
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: April, May, June.
How long does it take to fly from San Francisco to Chicago?
The fastest flights from San Francisco to Chicago start from 4 hours 16 minutes 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: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines
