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American Airlines Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (ORD)

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The cheapest flights to O'Hare Intl. found within the past 7 days were $167 round trip and $79 one way. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Sat, Mar 6 -
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San Francisco
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ORD
Chicago
$79

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Fri, Apr 9 -
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Chicago
$100

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Thu, Jan 28 -
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Chicago
$100

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Tue, Apr 13 -
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San Francisco
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Chicago
$106

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Sat, Mar 6 -
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Chicago
$107

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Thu, Feb 4 -
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Chicago
$115

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Sat, Mar 27 -
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San Francisco
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Chicago
$133

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Sat, Mar 27 -
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San Francisco
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Chicago
$140

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Sat, Mar 27 -
SFO
San Francisco
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Chicago
$150

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Fri, Apr 9 -
SFO
San Francisco
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Chicago
$153

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Fri, Apr 9 -
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San Francisco
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Chicago
$162

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Sat, Mar 6 - Sun, Mar 7
SFO
San Francisco
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ORD
Chicago
$167

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found 15 hours ago

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Thu, Jan 28 -
SFO
San Francisco
to
ORD
Chicago
$100

One way

found 1 hour ago

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Thu, Feb 4 -
SFO
San Francisco
to
ORD
Chicago
$115

One way

found 3 hours ago

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Sat, Mar 6 -
SFO
San Francisco
to
ORD
Chicago
$79

One way

just found

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Sat, Mar 6 -
SFO
San Francisco
to
ORD
Chicago
$107

One way

just found

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Sat, Mar 27 -
SFO
San Francisco
to
ORD
Chicago
$133

One way

found 2 hours ago

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Sat, Mar 27 -
SFO
San Francisco
to
ORD
Chicago
$140

One way

found 2 hours ago

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Sat, Mar 27 -
SFO
San Francisco
to
ORD
Chicago
$150

One way

found 2 hours ago

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Sat, Mar 6 - Sun, Mar 7
SFO
San Francisco
to
ORD
Chicago
$167

Roundtrip

found 15 hours ago

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Fri, Apr 9 -
SFO
San Francisco
to
ORD
Chicago
$100

One way

just found

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Tue, Apr 13 -
SFO
San Francisco
to
ORD
Chicago
$106

One way

found 14 hours ago

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Fri, Apr 9 -
SFO
San Francisco
to
ORD
Chicago
$153

One way

just found

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Fri, Apr 9 -
SFO
San Francisco
to
ORD
Chicago
$162

One way

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FAQs about American Airlines Flights from SFO to ORD

What terminal is American Airlines at San Francisco Airport?

If you're flying with American Airlines from San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.), you'll usually catch your flight from terminal 1. If you're heading to Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) from here, you'll probably be pulling in at terminal 3.

Are there American Airlines non-stop flights from SFO to ORD?

With American Airlines offering nonstop flights between San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) and Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.), you can't go wrong. Say goodbye to the stress, inconvenience and luggage mix-ups that often come with layovers, and lock in your seat today.

How long is an American Airlines flight from SFO to ORD?

Your American Airlines flight from San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) will take approximately 5 hours and 14 minutes. But there are tons of things you can do to while away the time. Chatting to the passenger beside you about the travel experiences they've had is one of them. If you'd rather a different type of in-flight entertainment, you could always turn on your TV screen.

What type of aircraft does American Airlines fly from SFO to ORD?

American Airlines typically uses the Boeing 737-800 or the Airbus A321 on the route between San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) and Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.).

How many direct and indirect flights does American Airlines fly from SFO to ORD?

American Airlines offers about 5 flights each day from San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.).

If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I change my booking to a later date?

For more info about changing your flight to Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.), please visit our Customer Service Portal.

What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?

This just in! Airfares offered on Tuesdays tend to be the cheapest, according to flight demand on Travelocity in 2019. Wednesday and Friday prices are also good, but you may want to prepare your budget if booking on a Monday, as data shows the start of the week is when prices are generally at their highest.

What are the cheapest days to fly?

Frequent travelers may already know this, but earlier in the week can be the cheapest time to fly. In 2019, flights departing on a Tuesday were generally the cheapest of the week, whereas you may pay a premium for weekend flights when demand is usually high. On average, tickets were most expensive for Saturday departures, so if you need to fly out on a weekend, you might look for deals ahead of time.

How far in advance can you book a flight?

Trying to figure out how early you should book your flight? It's possible to start comparing international airfares on Travelocity up to 12 months in advance. However, it does depend on the carrier as not all airlines release their prices that far out. According to our 2019 flight demand trends, last minute planners can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 1-2 weeks prior to their travel dates.

How can I save money on airline tickets?

We'll let you in on a secret...You can save big on flights if you mix and match your airlines and fare types. In fact, travelers who booked flights on Travelocity in 2019 saved nearly 50% when their return flights consisted of two different airlines or fare types.

*According to flight demand on Travelocity.com from January to December 2019. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

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