Cheap flights from San Francisco to Chicago
1,842 mi · 45m average nonstop
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Quick answer: San Francisco to Chicago at a glance
Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (ORD) cover 1,842 miles (2,963 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 5 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 San Francisco to Chicago covers 1,842 miles (2,964 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 5 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 1,842 miles. Direct carriers include AA, AS, UA, US and VX.
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Airlines on this route
5 airlines fly San Francisco → Chicago. All are direct routes.
| Airline | Route type |
|---|---|
| AA | Direct |
| AS | Direct |
| UA | Direct |
| US | Direct |
| VX | Direct |
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San Francisco to Chicago — quick answers
How far is San Francisco from Chicago by plane?
The nonstop flight distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (ORD) is 1,842 miles (2,963 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 San Francisco to Chicago?
The average nonstop flight time from SFO to ORD 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 San Francisco to Chicago?
5 airlines serve this route nonstop: AA, AS, UA, US, VX. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.