Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Chicago Starting at AED 144

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (CHI) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from San Francisco to Chicago based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (CHI) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 969.

  • How long does it take to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (CHI)?

    It takes about 9 hours 33 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (CHI).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Chicago?

    • The distance from O'Hare International Airport to downtown is about 25 km, by taxi about 40 minutes.
    • The distance from Midway International Airport to downtown is about 14 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.

  • What time does the earliest flight from San Francisco to Chicago depart?

    The earliest flight departs from San Francisco (SFO) at 05:20 and arrives in Chicago (ORD) at 11:36.

  • What time does the latest flight from San Francisco to Chicago depart?

    The latest flight departs from San Francisco (SFO) at 18:45 and arrives in Chicago (ORD) at 01:11.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (CHI)?

    Airlines with flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (CHI): United Airlines, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines and American Airlines.

  • What's the most popular airline for non-stop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (CHI)?

    Alaska Airlines operates 10 non-stop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (CHI).

  • How many airports are there in Chicago (CHI)?

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Flight Info | San Francisco to Chicago

Cheapest direct flight price AED 144
Cheapest return ticket price AED 530
Off-season for travel March
Peak season for travel December
Flight distance 2,987.76 km
Average flight time 9 hours 33 minutes
Popular airline Alaska Airlines

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