Cheap flights from ORD to SFO (O'Hare Intl. to San Francisco Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from ORD to SFO starting at $74 One Way, $148 Round Trip

Prices starting at $148 for return flights and $74 for one-way flights to San Francisco Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 3
ORD
Chicago
SFO
San Francisco
$148 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$148
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 24 from Chicago to San Francisco, returning Tue, Mar 3, priced at $148 found 3 days ago
Sat, Feb 28 - Wed, Mar 4
ORD
Chicago
SFO
San Francisco
$164 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$164
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Feb 28 from Chicago to San Francisco, returning Wed, Mar 4, priced at $164 found 1 day ago
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15
ORD
Chicago
SFO
San Francisco
$217 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$217
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 8 from Chicago to San Francisco, returning Wed, Apr 15, priced at $217 found 8 hours ago
Wed, Apr 15 - Sat, Apr 18
ORD
Chicago
SFO
San Francisco
$217 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$217
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 15 from Chicago to San Francisco, returning Sat, Apr 18, priced at $217 found 16 hours ago
Wed, Apr 15 - Sat, Apr 18
ORD
Chicago
SFO
San Francisco
$217 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$217
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Apr 15 from Chicago to San Francisco, returning Sat, Apr 18, priced at $217 found 16 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near San Francisco Intl.

Airport Hotels near San Francisco Intl.

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

3 out of 5
1100 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$100 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
$116 total
Jan 23 - Jan 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,997 reviews)
I really enjoyef staying here. It is a big property! Staff was nice. I liked the late check out.

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport

4 out of 5
1 Old Bayshore Hwy Millbrae CA
$136 nightly
The price is $157 total per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
$157 total
Jan 23 - Jan 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,991 reviews)
Nice place, great staff.

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

The Westin San Francisco Airport
The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
1375 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$118 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Jan 24 to Jan 25
$136 total
Jan 24 - Jan 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Amazing hotel, super clean, fresh breakfast, flowers and top attention

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In San Francisco

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
$142 nightly
The price is $168 total per night from Feb 10 to Feb 11
$168 total
Feb 10 - Feb 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7,262 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff, variety of break

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
$109 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
$129 total
Jan 23 - Jan 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,276 reviews)
Everything was great. Easy parking, very close to all great restaurants and all walking distance. Staff very helpful and the hotel overall very clean.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

5 out of 5
950 Mason Street Atop Nob Hill San Francisco CA
$328 nightly
The price is $386 total per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
$386 total
Jan 19 - Jan 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,442 reviews)
Friendly staff & beautiful room.

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Fairmont San Francisco
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

San Francisco Hotels With Airport Transportation

The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO

3 out of 5
110 S El Camino Real Millbrae CA
The price is $126 total per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
$126 total
per night
Jan 23 - Jan 24
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,837 reviews)
Clean room. Comfortable bed. Nice layout. Good shower. Clean and well maintained bathroom. Plenty of hangers. Mugs and water bottles in room. And it was fabulous having all day free coffee/tea/hot chocolate in the lobby. The grab and go breakfast options were well priced and came in handy one morning. ...

Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026

The Dylan at SFO
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
The price is $126 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$126 total
per night
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Bruno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,624 reviews)
Clean room, good staff, but limited breakfast.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Hotel Skye SFO
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

3 out of 5
1100 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
The price is $116 total per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
$116 total
per night
Jan 23 - Jan 24
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,997 reviews)
I really enjoyef staying here. It is a big property! Staff was nice. I liked the late check out.

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced San Francisco Hotels

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North

2 out of 5
326 S Airport Blvd South San Francisco CA
The price is $72 total per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
$72 total
per night
Jan 23 - Jan 24
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean ...
5.8/10 (3,050 reviews)
Decent place to crash inexpensively. Just needed an okay sleep for 7 hours during a long layover. Old hotel, but everything worked. 😊

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Hotel North Beach

Hotel North Beach

2 out of 5
935 Kearny Street San Francisco CA
The price is $74 total per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
$74 total
per night
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
Laundry room was good

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Hotel North Beach
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
The price is $126 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$126 total
per night
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Bruno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,624 reviews)
Clean room, good staff, but limited breakfast.

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Hotel Skye SFO
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

4 out of 5
250 Beach Street San Francisco CA
The price is $189 total per night from Jan 28 to Jan 29
$189 total
per night
Jan 28 - Jan 29
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,384 reviews)
Great location, we could walk everywhere. Cool court yard with fire pits and smores. Very clean room. I will stay here on our next trip to San Francisco.

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

3.5 out of 5
150 Anza Blvd Burlingame CA
The price is $148 total per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
$148 total
per night
Jan 30 - Jan 31
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, WiFi (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,899 reviews)
Was very pleased with our stay here. There are limited dining options I found when you are without transportation, but that’s a personal problem and not in the hotel. We found great food at Max’s which is within walking distance. The hotel was great! I would highly recommend a stay at this ...

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

3.5 out of 5
250 Gateway Blvd South San Francisco CA
The price is $172 total per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
$172 total
per night
Jan 23 - Jan 24
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,260 reviews)
Breakfast is Good, just missing waffles

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

ORD to SFO Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
ORD Address & GPS
Address:
10000 West O'Hare
Chicago IL, 60666
United States
IATA Code:
ORD
Longitude:
-87.904876
Latitude:
41.976912
Time Zone:
America/Chicago
SFO Address & GPS
Address:
San Francisco CA, 94128
United States
IATA Code:
SFO
Longitude:
-122.389881
Latitude:
37.615215
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from O'Hare Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
You'll find 3 carriers that fly straight from ORD to SFO, so it might be an idea to begin mulling over what sorts of things you like in an airline. See which one of these has exactly what you're looking for:

  • United Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines

What is the shortest flight from O'Hare Airport to San Francisco Airport?
Use the opportunity to relax on your flight from Chicago to San Francisco. The shortest flight time from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to San Francisco Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes, which gives you more than enough time to enjoy a red wine or get absorbed in a good movie.
How many hours flight from ORD to SFO?
The flight from ORD to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) will take approximately 4 hours and 53 minutes. A few movies, some audiobooks and a decent snooze will make the time fly.
What airlines have the most flights from O'Hare Airport to San Francisco Airport?
Try Alaska Airlines (AS). It's one of several airlines providing flights from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to San Francisco Airport. It's also a favorite with travelers and has 52 services on this route every month. Also consider the great deals from American Airlines (AA). Offering 147 flights each month between Chicago and San Francisco, they'll make sure your journey is just as delightful as the destination.

Map To Nearby Hotels

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