ChicagotoSan FranciscoFlight Time
MDW–SFO · Nonstop
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) to San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Chicago (MDW) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 4h 24m, covering 1,850 miles. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines fly the route nonstop with 2-3/day departures, from 09:45 to 23:35 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~4h 24m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,850 mi | Nonstop | 2-3/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Chicago to San Francisco
Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines operate 2-3/day flights from MDW to SFO.
- First departure
- 09:45
- Last departure
- 23:35
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 7
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 2-3/day | Boeing 737 · Seat map | 09:4510:05 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SFO to MDW flights — 2-3/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for MDW, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 16 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Chicago to San Francisco?
The estimated flight time from Chicago (MDW) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 4h 24m, based on the 1,850-mile flying distance.
How far is Chicago from San Francisco?
Chicago (MDW) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 1,850 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to San Francisco?
Yes. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to San Francisco (SFO), with 2-3/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to San Francisco?
Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to San Francisco (SFO).
What aircraft fly from Chicago to San Francisco?
The MDW–SFO route is flown with Boeing 737, Boeing 757.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Chicago
- ORD - ChicagoChicago O'Hare International Airport · 15 mi from MDWFlights from ORD
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 81 mi from MDWFlights from MKE
Near San Francisco
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 11 mi from SFOFlights to OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights to SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights to SMF