Cheap flights Chicago - San Francisco

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Information about the route Chicago - San Francisco

Average price $286
Duration 4 hours and 34 minutes
Cheap month January
High season June
Best getaway departing: Monday, returning: Friday
Distance 1854 mi
Best time to buy 90 days in advance

Cheapest airlines on route Chicago - San Francisco

Code Airline % Searches % being the cheapest
F9 Frontier 89.6 76.8
AA American Airlines 98.9 13.5
AS Alaska 100.1 10.9
VX Virgin America 1.5 8.2
UA United 100.1 3.8
DL Delta 63.5 2.7
NK Spirit Airlines 36.9 2.3
SY Sun Country Airlines 24.7 1.1
WN Southwest Airlines 15.0 0.6
B6 JetBlue 19.5 0.3
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Frequently asked questions about flights Chicago - San Francisco

How long is the flight from Chicago to San Francisco?

The shortest journey by plane from Chicago (CHI) to San Francisco (SFO) lasts 4 hours and 34 minutes. In the opposite direction, from SFO to CHI, it takes 1 hour and 55 minutes.

How far is Chicago from San Francisco?

San Francisco is 1854 mi away. away from Chicago.

Which airlines have direct flights from Chicago to San Francisco?

The airlines that operate this route with direct flights are: Air Canada, Alaska, American Airlines, British Airways, Frontier, Qantas, Southwest Airlines, United and Virgin Australia.

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

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

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

The most expensive time to fly from Chicago to San Francisco is June.

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

The cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to San Francisco is Sunday.
$200$400$600$215Sunday$234Monday$450Tuesday$242Wednesday$232Thursday$267Friday$290Saturday

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

To get the best price from Chicago to San Francisco it is recommended to book 90 days in advance.

Route price statistics

  • Minimum price: $180
  • Average price: $257
  • Maximum price: $418

Data calculated from 8 searches performed during the last 365 days

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