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 $89 One Way, $178 Round Trip

Prices starting at $178 for return flights and $89 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.

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21
ORD
Chicago
SFO
San Francisco
$178 Roundtrip, just found
$178
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 16 from Chicago to San Francisco, returning Mon, Sep 21, priced at $178 just found
Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 30
ORD
Chicago
SFO
San Francisco
$181 Roundtrip, just found
$181
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 12 from Chicago to San Francisco, returning Wed, Sep 30, priced at $181 just found
Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 17
ORD
Chicago
SFO
San Francisco
$188 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$188
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 15 from Chicago to San Francisco, returning Sat, Oct 17, priced at $188 found 4 hours ago
Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21
ORD
Chicago
SFO
San Francisco
$208 Roundtrip, just found
$208
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 18 from Chicago to San Francisco, returning Mon, Sep 21, priced at $208 just found
Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 26
ORD
Chicago
SFO
San Francisco
$247 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$247
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Nov 12 from Chicago to San Francisco, returning Thu, Nov 26, priced at $247 found 22 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near San Francisco Intl.

Airport Hotels near San Francisco Intl.

Grand Hyatt at SFO

Grand Hyatt at SFO

4 out of 5
55 S McDonnell Rd San Francisco CA
$296 nightly
The price is $331 total per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
$331 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
Grand Hyatt at SFO
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

3 out of 5
1390 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$131 nightly
The price is $150 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$150 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,781 reviews)
"Clean and convenient for airport"

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
1375 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$147 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Aug 22 to Aug 23
$169 total
Aug 22 - Aug 23
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,032 reviews)
"Quiet and nice little hotel. Very convenient location."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 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

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
$152 nightly
The price is $179 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$179 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,128 reviews)
"The views. The in room Keurig wouldn’t work unfortunately. It would be really nice to have hot coffee and hot water machines as a complimentary amenity in the lobby. Certainly wouldn’t be much of an expense for IHG."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
$160 nightly
The price is $188 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$188 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,601 reviews)
"Great breakfast and great location!"

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
$160 nightly
The price is $189 total per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
$189 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
Handlery Union Square 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.

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
$129 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Sep 4 to Sep 5
$153 total
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
The Dylan at SFO
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$134 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$154 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,921 reviews)
"This was a quick stop to sleep before moving on in our trip so it worked well. Clean rooms and comfortable beds."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

Hotel Skye SFO
Sfo El Rancho Inn

Sfo El Rancho Inn

3 out of 5
1100 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
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! (2,892 reviews)
"Customer service was great"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2026

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Sfo El Rancho Inn
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
$68 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$81 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Hotel North Beach

Hotel North Beach

2 out of 5
935 Kearny Street San Francisco CA
$67 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$79 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
Hotel North Beach
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$134 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$154 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,921 reviews)
"This was a quick stop to sleep before moving on in our trip so it worked well. Clean rooms and comfortable beds."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 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
$187 nightly
The price is $220 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$220 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,744 reviews)
"The double bed rooms are very small for a family. There is no extra space at all. No extra chair. No space for a trundle. Even though the courtyard is right there you cannot hear the people below, which is nice. The hotel layout is very confusing. Elevators go to weird places and there’s not enough ..."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 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
$147 nightly
The price is $167 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$167 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, WiFi (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
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
$147 nightly
The price is $172 total per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
$172 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,673 reviews)
"Justin the manager is amazing"

Reviewed on Aug 6, 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.

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