ChicagotoSan FranciscoFlight Time
ORD–SFO · Nonstop
Chicago (O'Hare International Airport) to San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport).
The nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to San Francisco (SFO) takes 4h on average, covering about 1,842 miles. Across 5 flights we tracked, the fastest was 3h 55m and the slowest 4h 3m. The current schedule below is the better source for planned airline frequency.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Route type | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4h | 1,842 mi | Nonstop | 3h 55m | 2 |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Chicago to San Francisco
United Airlines and American Airlines operate 17-18/day flights from ORD to SFO. Departures leave from Terminals 1 and 3 at ORD.
- First departure
- 06:13
- Last departure
- 21:48
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 19
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 11-12/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 757 · Terminal 1 |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
SFO to ORD flight time (6 tracked flights) →Flight times usually differ by direction — jet-stream winds make eastbound crossings faster than westbound ones.
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 5 real flights on this route, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Chicago to San Francisco?
The nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to San Francisco (SFO) takes 4h on average. The fastest flight we have tracked took 3h 55m and the slowest 4h 3m.
How far is Chicago from San Francisco?
Chicago (ORD) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 1,842 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to San Francisco?
Yes. United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to San Francisco (SFO), with 17-18/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to San Francisco?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to San Francisco (SFO).
What aircraft fly from Chicago to San Francisco?
The ORD–SFO route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 757.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Chicago
- MDW - ChicagoChicago Midway International Airport · 15 mi from ORDFlights from MDW
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 67 mi from ORDFlights 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