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Chicago to San Francisco: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 6 times. The typical round trip was $304 per person and the lowest $277, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | $277 |
| Typical (median) | $304 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 6 |
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $345 | F9 | with a stop | 22h 14m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $277 | Frontier | with a stop | 6h 47m | Google Flights |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $340 | F9 | with a stop | 6h 47m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $304 | F9 | with a stop | 23h 20m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $277 | Frontier | with a stop | 19h 50m | Google Flights |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $303 | F9 | with a stop | 6h 47m | Kiwi.com |
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Questions about Chicago to San Francisco
What does a round trip from Chicago to San Francisco usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was $304 per person, taxes and fees included, across 6 checks; the lowest was $277.
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, a government photo ID is enough for US citizens.