Cheap Flights from Chicago to San Francisco International

San Francisco International Airport is the primary airport serving San Francisco located just over 20 km outside of the city center. If you are flying from Chicago to San Francisco you can book flights with American Airlines, United Airlines and Virgin America out of Chicago O’Hare International Airport or travel with Southwest Airlines from Midway International Airport. Additionally, Frontier Airlines also operates flights on a seasonal basis from Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

* This information is correct as of August 2017

Airport Information - Arriving

San Francisco International Airport is comprised of four passenger terminals which are all within reasonable walking distance of one another so you can easily transfer between flights. Once you have touched down at the airport you can travel into the center of San Francisco using the Bay Area Rapid Transit network, although taxis and car rental are also available if you would prefer to reach your destination directly. The airport offers an extensive range of amenities such as duty-free and retail shopping, restaurants and cafes as well as other attractions such as an on-site museum, spa and yoga centers. You will also be able to enjoy free Wi-Fi during your stay so you can stay connected to family and friends.

Airport Information - Departing

Chicago O’Hare International Airport, often shortened to O’Hare Airport, is Chicago’s primary airport located less than 30 km from the city center. Getting to the airport from central Chicago is easy on the CTA Blue Line, with the trip taking around 40-50 minutes. You will find everything you could possibly need at the airport including a huge range of restaurants and eateries alongside many shops, while you can get online for free with complimentary Wi-Fi available for up to 30 minutes.

Midway International Airport is mostly a domestic airport housed within a single terminal split into three concourses. The airport offers all of the basic services and facilities you would expect such as fast food outlets and cafes as well as a few basic travel shops to pick up your essentials, while the airport also provides free Wi-Fi for travelers for up to 30 minutes. You can travel to the airport from central Chicago on the CTA Orange Line which takes around 25 minutes as the airport is only around 15 km away from the city.

What to Expect in San Francisco

In San Francisco the weather stays relatively warm for most of the year and over the summer enjoys temperatures in the low 20s. You can use our search engine to read reviews and find great hotels in San Francisco. As you will be flying on a domestic route, you will not need to obtain a passport but you will still need to show a valid passport in order to travel. Remember that San Francisco is two hours behind Chicago so don’t forget to wind back your clocks to local time once you land.