Chicago to San Francisco: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 8 times. The typical return was £232 per person and the lowest £209, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £209 |
| Typical (median) | £232 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 8 |
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £234 | F9 | with a stop | 6h 47m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £258 | F9 | with a stop | 6h 47m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £260 | F9 | with a stop | 22h 14m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £209 | Frontier | with a stop | 6h 47m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £256 | F9 | with a stop | 6h 47m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £229 | F9 | with a stop | 23h 20m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £209 | Frontier | with a stop | 19h 50m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £228 | F9 | with a stop | 6h 47m | Kiwi.com |
About San Francisco
San Francisco packs the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Alcatraz and a pioneering food scene into a compact city of hills and bay views.
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Questions about Chicago to San Francisco
What does a return from Chicago to San Francisco usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £232 per person, taxes and fees included, across 8 checks; the lowest was £209.
When is the best time to fly from Chicago to San Francisco?
San Francisco is at its best in April, May, September, October and November. Avoid July, August: Foggy, chilly summer with the heaviest crowds
Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago to San Francisco?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for San Francisco.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.