San FranciscotoChicagoFlight Time
SFO–ORD · Nonstop
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Chicago (O'Hare International Airport).
The nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (ORD) takes 3h 32m on average, covering about 1,842 miles. Across 6 flights we tracked, the fastest was 3h 29m and the slowest 3h 39m. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3h 32m | 1,842 mi | Nonstop | 3h 29m | 2 |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from San Francisco to Chicago
United Airlines and American Airlines operate 18-19/day flights from SFO to ORD. Departures leave from Terminals 3 and 1 at SFO.
- First departure
- 00:50
- Last departure
- 23:30
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 26
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 12-13/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 757, Boeing 777 · Terminal 3 |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
ORD to SFO flight time (5 tracked flights) →Flight times usually differ by direction — jet-stream winds make eastbound crossings faster than westbound ones.
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 6 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 San Francisco to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (ORD) takes 3h 32m on average. The fastest flight we have tracked took 3h 29m and the slowest 3h 39m.
How far is San Francisco from Chicago?
San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (ORD) is about 1,842 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Chicago?
Yes. United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (ORD), with 18-19/day departures.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Chicago?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (ORD).
What aircraft fly from San Francisco to Chicago?
The SFO–ORD route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 757, Boeing 777.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Francisco
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 11 mi from SFOFlights from OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights from SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights from SMF
Near Chicago
- MDW - ChicagoChicago Midway International Airport · 15 mi from ORDFlights to MDW
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 67 mi from ORDFlights to MKE