Cheap flights from Chicago to San Francisco
1,850 mi · 45m average nonstop
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Quick answer: Chicago to San Francisco at a glance
Cheap flights from Chicago (MDW) to San Francisco (SFO) cover 1,850 miles (2,976 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 2 airlines flying direct — a long-haul international route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 5/10.
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Flying from Chicago to San Francisco covers 1,850 miles (2,977 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 2 airlines offer direct flights on this long-haul international route. This is a long-haul international route requiring advance planning for connections and layovers.
Nonstop distance 1,850 miles. Direct carriers include FL and WN.
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Airlines on this route
2 airlines fly Chicago → San Francisco. All are direct routes.
| Airline | Route type |
|---|---|
| FL | Direct |
| WN | Direct |
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Chicago to San Francisco — quick answers
How far is Chicago from San Francisco by plane?
The nonstop flight distance from Chicago (MDW) to San Francisco (SFO) is 1,850 miles (2,976 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.
How long is the flight from Chicago to San Francisco?
The average nonstop flight time from MDW to SFO is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to San Francisco?
2 airlines serve this route nonstop: FL, WN. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.