Cheap flights San Francisco - Chicago

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Information about the route San Francisco - Chicago

Average price $316
Duration 3 hours and 57 minutes
Cheap month October
High season December
Best getaway departing: Saturday, returning: Tuesday
Distance 1854 mi
Best time to buy 60 days in advance

Cheapest airlines on route San Francisco - Chicago

Code Airline % Searches % being the cheapest
F9 Frontier 89.3 75.1
NK Spirit Airlines 68.1 20.9
AS Alaska 100.0 10.8
AA American Airlines 99.5 5.4
UA United 100.0 1.5
DL Delta 50.3 1.4
SY Sun Country Airlines 37.0 0.3
WN Southwest Airlines 10.3 0.3
B6 JetBlue 19.8 0.1
TK Turkish 28.6 0.0
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Frequently asked questions about flights San Francisco - Chicago

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Chicago?

The minimum duration of a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (CHI) is 3 hours and 57 minutes. The reverse journey takes 4 hours and 31 minutes.

What is the distance in a straight line between San Francisco and Chicago?

The distance between San Francisco and Chicago is 1854 mi.

Which commercial airlines offer non-stop flights from San Francisco to Chicago?

The airlines with direct flights from San Francisco to Chicago are: Air Canada, Alaska, American Airlines, Frontier, Iberia, Japan, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Southwest Airlines and United.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Chicago?

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Chicago is October.

In which month do plane tickets from San Francisco to Chicago reach higher prices?

In December, flights from San Francisco to Chicago reach their highest prices.

What is the day of the week when flights from San Francisco to Chicago have the lowest prices?

The cheapest day to travel from San Francisco to Chicago is Sunday.

How far in advance is it advisable to book a flight from San Francisco to Chicago?

To get the best price from San Francisco to Chicago it is recommended to book 60 days in advance.

Route price statistics

  • Minimum price: $172
  • Average price: $317
  • Maximum price: $511

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