Chicago OHare International Airport to San Francisco Flights
If it is your first time travelling to San Francisco International then check out the airliners NetJets, National Airlines, Jet Linx Aviation, Gulf Air, Fiji Airways, Air China, Aer Lingus, China Southern Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways, Japan Airlines, Iberia, British Airways, Lufthansa, Emirates, American Airlines, Qantas, Virgin Australia, Air Canada, Air New Zealand and United Airlines. These airliners all offer direct flights that depart from O'Hare International Airport, so you will find flying to San Francisco International is quite easy. The flight time is approximately 4 Hours 18 Minutes.
The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the close you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.
When arriving at San Francisco International don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!
For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International, please see the table below.
Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight |
United Airlines | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 06:15 | 22:55 |
Air New Zealand | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 06:15 | 22:55 |
Air Canada | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 06:15 | 21:05 |
Virgin Australia | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 06:15 | 21:05 |
Qantas | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 08:35 | 23:24 |
American Airlines | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 08:35 | 20:40 |
Lufthansa | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 16:20 | 20:10 |
Emirates | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10:35 | 17:50 |
Qatar Airways | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 17:57 | 23:24 |
Japan Airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 11:47 | 23:24 |
Iberia | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 17:57 | 23:24 |
British Airways | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 08:35 | 23:24 |
All Nippon Airways | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 06:15 | 06:15 |
Alaska Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:57 | 18:57 |
Singapore Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:57 | 17:57 |
Hawaiian Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:57 | 17:57 |
Brussels Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:20 | 16:20 |
Asiana Airlines | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 06:15 | 17:50 |
China Southern Airlines | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11:47 | 12:01 |
Austrian Airlines | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:20 | 16:20 |
Gulf Air | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 23:24 | 23:24 |
Fiji Airways | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 11:47 | 12:01 |
Air China | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 06:15 | 06:15 |
Aer Lingus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 23:24 | 23:24 |
NetJets | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
National Airlines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 06:15 | 06:15 |
Jet Linx Aviation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:43 | 14:43 |
United Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 06:15 and 22:55.
You can find the latest flight availability and prices from United Airlines at united.com. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.
Flight times for United Airlines are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.
Day | Flying Time |
Monday | 06:15, 07:15, 08:55, 10:35, 12:45, 14:20, 16:20, 17:50, 20:10 and 21:05 |
Tuesday | 06:15, 07:15, 08:55, 10:35, 12:45, 14:20, 16:20, 17:50 and 20:10 |
Wednesday | 06:15, 08:55, 10:35, 12:45, 14:30, 16:20, 17:50, 20:10 and 20:59 |
Thursday | 06:15, 07:15, 08:55, 10:35, 12:45, 14:20, 16:20, 17:50, 20:10 and 21:05 |
Friday | 06:15, 07:15, 08:55, 10:35, 12:45, 14:20, 16:20, 17:50, 20:10, 21:05 and 22:55 |
Saturday | 06:15, 07:15, 08:55, 10:35, 12:45, 14:20, 16:20, 18:10 and 20:10 |
Sunday | 06:15, 07:15, 08:55, 10:35, 12:45, 14:20, 16:20, 17:50, 20:10 and 21:05 |
If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to San Francisco International. You can see full details of these below.
Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
Chicago O'Hare to Reno | 0 | 2,683 km (1,667 miles) | 3 Hours 58 Minutes |
Chicago O'Hare to Mineta San Jose | 0 | 2,937 km (1,825 miles) | 4 Hours 16 Minutes |
Chicago O'Hare to Sacramento | 0 | 2,860 km (1,777 miles) | 4 Hours 10 Minutes |
Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.
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