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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €97, departing 23 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 1 Nov 2026)One-way fareCheck live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
Explore the fares we observed from San Francisco to Chicago. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.
- Route distance
- 2,985 km
- Airlines seen
- American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines
- Alternative airports
- CGX, DPA, MDW, PWK, RFD
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO) → San Francisco, city gazetteer reference point (37.7749, -122.4194): ≈ 18 km.
- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Chicago, city gazetteer reference point (41.8781, -87.6298): ≈ 14 km.
- Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Chicago, city gazetteer reference point (41.8781, -87.6298): ≈ 25 km.
- Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) → Chicago, city gazetteer reference point (41.8781, -87.6298): ≈ 126 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from San Francisco to Chicago?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €97, found on 1 Nov 2026.
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Chicago?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Chicago?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
How many of the observed San Francisco to Chicago fares were non-stop?
1 of the 9 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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