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Cheapest Airline Alaska Airlines
Cheapest Month July
Cheapest Day of the Week Wednesday
Cheapest Airline Alaska Airlines

The cheapest airline(s) flying from Chicago to San Francisco is Alaska Airlines.

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Cheapest Month July

Travel Period: June 2025 - May 2026

The cheapest month(s) to fly from Chicago to San Francisco is July.

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Cheapest Day of the Week Wednesday

The cheapest day(s) of the week to fly from Chicago to San Francisco is Wednesday.

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Flight Schedules

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      • 19:13 ORD
        22:12 SFO
        4Hrs, 59m Direct
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      • 19:55 ORD
        23:00 SFO
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      • 19:56 ORD
        23:01 SFO
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      • ORDChicago O'Hare International Airport 19:56 - SFO 23:01 5h 05m Direct
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      • 20:30 ORD
        23:30 SFO
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      • 21:00 ORD
        23:49 SFO
        4Hrs, 49m Direct
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      • 21:05 ORD
        23:59 SFO
        4Hrs, 54m Direct
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      • 06:30 ORD
        09:20 SFO
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      • 06:30 ORD
        09:25 SFO
        4Hrs, 55m Direct
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      • 07:40 ORD
        10:36 SFO
        4Hrs, 56m Direct
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      • 09:50 MDW
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      • 10:34 ORD
        13:19 SFO
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      • 10:35 ORD
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      • 11:10 ORD
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      • 11:40 MDW
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      • 12:45 ORD
        15:46 SFO
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      • 12:45 ORD
        20:19 SFO
        9Hrs, 34m Direct
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      • United Airlines (UA 1830)Boeing 737 800
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      • 13:40 ORD
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      • 14:20 MDW
        18:50 SFO
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      • 14:25 ORD
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      • 14:25 ORD
        19:55 SFO
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      • 14:56 ORD
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      • 15:35 ORD
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      • 18:25 ORD
        21:25 SFO
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      • 18:58 ORD
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      What’s the fastest flight time from Chicago to San Francisco?

      The fastest flight time for direct flights from Chicago to San Francisco is 4 hours 30 minutes. Check latest flight schedules & prices on Wego.

      What’s the most popular airline flying from Chicago to San Francisco?

      The most popular airline flying from Chicago to San Francisco is Alaska Airlines. Find the latest flight deals on Wego.

      How far is San Francisco from Chicago?

      The flight distance between Chicago and San Francisco is 2985km. Check all available flights on Wego.

      When is the earliest and latest flight of the day?

      The earliest flight of the day departs at 06:30. The last flight of the day departs at 19:13. See the full list of flight times on Wego.

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