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Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$151 and round-trip from AU$257. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      MDW 13:12
      11h 13m
      1 stop
      SFO 22:25
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 26 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$151 AU$250
      40% off
      40% off
      AU$250 AU$151
    • MDW 07:15
      15h 35m
      1 stop
      SFO 20:50
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 14 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$152 AU$250
      39% off
      39% off
      AU$250 AU$152
    • MDW 12:27
      12h 2m
      1 stop
      SFO 22:29
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 11 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$155 AU$250
      38% off
      38% off
      AU$250 AU$155
    • MDW 17:30
      8h 40m
      1 stop
      SFO 00:10
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 16 | Delta Air Lines
      AU$166
      34% off
      AU$250 AU$166
    • MDW 17:30
      8h 40m
      1 stop
      SFO 00:10
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 2 | Delta Air Lines
      AU$175
      30% off
      AU$250 AU$175
    • MDW 11:35
      10h 2m
      1 stop
      SFO 19:37
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 7 | Delta Air Lines
      AU$175
      30% off
      AU$250 AU$175
    • MDW 11:28
      9h 33m
      1 stop
      SFO 19:01
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 9 | Delta Air Lines
      AU$175
      30% off
      AU$250 AU$175
    • MDW 17:25
      8h 32m
      1 stop
      SFO 23:57
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 16 | Delta Air Lines
      AU$175
      30% off
      AU$250 AU$175
    • CHI 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • MDW 12:03
      9h 44m
      1 stop
      SFO 19:47
      Chicago - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 30 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 08:00
      25h 57m
      1 stop
      ORD 11:57
      San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Nov 4 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$257 AU$709
      64% off
      64% off
      AU$709 AU$257
    • MDW 07:25
      12h 45m
      1 stop
      SFO 18:10
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 14 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 06:02
      16h 19m
      1 stop
      ORD 00:21
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Nov 16 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$275 AU$709
      61% off
      61% off
      AU$709 AU$275
    • MDW 09:53
      10h 17m
      1 stop
      SFO 18:10
      Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Oct 27 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 14:21
      12h 52m
      1 stop
      ORD 05:13
      San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Oct 29 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$284 AU$709
      60% off
      60% off
      AU$709 AU$284
    • MDW 12:20
      12h 9m
      1 stop
      SFO 22:29
      Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 29 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 23:52
      9h 30m
      1 stop
      MDW 11:22
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Nov 2 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$284
      60% off
      AU$709 AU$284
    • MDW 12:27
      12h 2m
      1 stop
      SFO 22:29
      Chicago - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 3 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 06:02
      16h 19m
      1 stop
      ORD 00:21
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Nov 7 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$292
      59% off
      AU$709 AU$292
    • MDW 12:27
      12h 2m
      1 stop
      SFO 22:29
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 4 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 12:20
      10h 1m
      1 stop
      ORD 00:21
      San Francisco - Chicago | Thu, Nov 5 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$294
      59% off
      AU$709 AU$294
    • MDW 12:20
      12h 9m
      1 stop
      SFO 22:29
      Chicago - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 12 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 23:47
      9h 35m
      1 stop
      MDW 11:22
      San Francisco - Chicago | Mon, Nov 16 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$297
      57% off
      AU$709 AU$297
    • MDW 12:27
      12h 2m
      1 stop
      SFO 22:29
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 11 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 12:20
      10h 1m
      1 stop
      ORD 00:21
      San Francisco - Chicago | Wed, Nov 18 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$298
      57% off
      AU$709 AU$298
    • MDW 07:15
      15h 35m
      1 stop
      SFO 20:50
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 7 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 23:47
      7h 37m
      1 stop
      ORD 09:24
      San Francisco - Chicago | Sat, Nov 14 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$300
      57% off
      AU$709 AU$300
    • CHI 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
      SFO 15:00
      6h
      Nonstop
      CHI 16:00
      San Francisco - Chicago | Tue, Oct 27 | Normal Airline
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    • MDW 12:27
      6h 48m
      1 stop
      SFO 17:15
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 2 | Delta Air Lines
      AU$216 AU$469
      54% off
      54% off
      AU$469 AU$216
    • MDW 18:30
      7h 36m
      1 stop
      SFO 00:06
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 26 | Delta Air Lines
      AU$328 AU$469
      30% off
      30% off
      AU$469 AU$328
    • CHI 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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    • MDW 17:25
      8h 32m
      1 stop
      SFO 23:57
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 16 | Delta Air Lines
      AU$175 AU$250
      30% off
      30% off
      AU$250 AU$175
    • MDW 17:30
      8h 40m
      1 stop
      SFO 00:10
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 16 | Delta Air Lines
      AU$166 AU$250
      34% off
      34% off
      AU$250 AU$166
    • MDW 17:30
      8h 40m
      1 stop
      SFO 00:10
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 2 | Delta Air Lines
      AU$175 AU$250
      30% off
      30% off
      AU$250 AU$175
    • MDW 11:28
      9h 33m
      1 stop
      SFO 19:01
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 9 | Delta Air Lines
      AU$175
      30% off
      AU$250 AU$175
    • MDW 11:35
      10h 2m
      1 stop
      SFO 19:37
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 7 | Delta Air Lines
      AU$175
      30% off
      AU$250 AU$175
    • MDW 13:12
      11h 13m
      1 stop
      SFO 22:25
      Chicago - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 26 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$151
      40% off
      AU$250 AU$151
    • MDW 12:27
      12h 2m
      1 stop
      SFO 22:29
      Chicago - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 11 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$155
      38% off
      AU$250 AU$155
    • MDW 07:15
      15h 35m
      1 stop
      SFO 20:50
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 14 | Frontier Airlines
      AU$152
      39% off
      AU$250 AU$152
    • CHI 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Chicago - San Francisco | Sun, Oct 25 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Chicago to San Francisco are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, the best time to buy is in March, with an average price of AU$122. You’ll want to avoid February, when the average price can reach as high as AU$503.

AU$503
AU$313
AU$122
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    Cheapest
  • AU$503
    Feb
  • AU$122
    Mar
  • AU$245
    Apr
  • AU$284
    May
  • AU$270
    Jun
  • AU$256
    Jul
  • AU$309
    Aug
  • AU$255
    Sep
  • AU$253
    Oct
  • AU$217
    Nov
  • AU$271
    Dec
  • AU$252
    Jan

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is Saturday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Sunday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

AU$406
AU$314
AU$221
AU$129
    Cheapest
  • AU$302
    Mon
  • AU$309
    Tue
  • AU$294
    Wed
  • AU$235
    Thu
  • AU$252
    Fri
  • AU$221
    Sat
  • AU$406
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is Frontier Airlines (from AU$151) among 3 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Frontier Airlines
From AU$151
Delta Air Lines
From AU$166
Hahn Air
From AU$202

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What is the flight schedule from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Chicago to San Francisco and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. DL4714

    Chicago Midway International Airport

    17:31

    MDW

    1h 44m

    Nonstop

    19:15

    MSP

    S M T W T F S
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  2. DL2089

    Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport

    21:45

    MSP

    4h 14m

    Nonstop

    23:59

    SFO

    - - - - - - S

  3. DL1728

    Chicago Midway International Airport

    17:25

    MDW

    2h 1m

    Nonstop

    20:26

    ATL

    S M T W T F S
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  4. DL656

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    21:55

    ATL

    5h 20m

    Nonstop

    00:15

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  5. DL1285

    Chicago Midway International Airport

    06:00

    MDW

    2h

    Nonstop

    09:00

    ATL

    S M T W T F S
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  6. DL672

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    09:40

    ATL

    5h 19m

    Nonstop

    11:59

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  7. DL1063

    Chicago Midway International Airport

    10:59

    MDW

    1h 54m

    Nonstop

    13:53

    ATL

    S M T W T F S
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  8. DL517

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    17:20

    ATL

    5h 17m

    Nonstop

    19:37

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  9. F92999

    Chicago Midway International Airport

    06:01

    MDW

    2h 45m

    Nonstop

    08:46

    DFW

    S M T W T F S
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  10. F93999

    Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    19:57

    DFW

    4h 16m

    Nonstop

    22:13

    SFO

    S - T W T F S

  11. F92292

    Chicago Midway International Airport

    06:22

    MDW

    2h 14m

    Nonstop

    09:36

    ATL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  12. F91447

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    15:28

    ATL

    5h 27m

    Nonstop

    17:55

    SFO

    S M T W T F S
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About Chicago Midway International Airport and San Francisco International Airport

Learn about Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 2,983.13 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price AU$151
Cheapest return ticket price AU$257

FAQs for Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

    Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport takes about 4 hours 5 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
  • The earliest flight from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport departs at 09:45, and the last departs at 21:30, with about 3 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AU$444 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) at 09:40 and arrives in San Francisco International Airport (SFO) at 12:10.
  • The latest flight departs from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) at 20:35 and arrives in San Francisco International Airport (SFO) at 23:05.
    • The distance from San Francisco International Airport to downtown is about 17 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport. The distance is around 17 km.
  • One-way flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport currently start from AU$151, and round-trip fares start from AU$257. The current lowest fare is a Frontier Airlines flight departing on Mon, Oct 26; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is AU$295. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
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