Direct flights from Chicago to San Francisco (MDW → SFO)

Distance 2,980 km (1,852 mi)
Est. duration 3h 30m
MDW
Chicago
Chicago Midway International, USA
SFO
San Francisco
San Francisco International, USA
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Frequently asked questions

How far is the flight from Chicago to San Francisco? The flight distance from MDW to SFO is approximately 2,980 km (1,852 miles).
How long is the flight from MDW to SFO? The estimated flight time from Chicago to San Francisco is approximately 3h 30m.
What airlines fly from MDW to SFO? Airlines operating direct flights from Chicago to San Francisco include: WN.

Cheapest fares Chicago → San Francisco

Chicago MDW
San Francisco SFO
May from $162 June from $146 July from $148 August from $226 September — October —

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Try a nearby airport to Chicago

Flights to San Francisco (SFO) from other airports within 350 km of Chicago. Often unlocks cheaper fares or better times.

ORD → SFO 25 km from MDW Chicago → San Francisco USA · 282 destinations SBN → SFO 119 km from MDW South Bend → San Francisco USA · 22 destinations RFD → SFO 121 km from MDW Rockford → San Francisco USA · 8 destinations MKE → SFO 130 km from MDW Milwaukee → San Francisco USA · 34 destinations BMI → SFO 175 km from MDW Bloomington → San Francisco USA · 6 destinations

Or try a nearby airport to San Francisco

Flights from Chicago (MDW) to other airports within 350 km of San Francisco.

MDW → OAK 19 km from SFO Chicago → Oakland USA · 34 destinations MDW → SJC 49 km from SFO Chicago → San Jose USA · 39 destinations MDW → STS 106 km from SFO Chicago → Santa Rosa USA · 13 destinations MDW → MRY 124 km from SFO Chicago → Monterey USA · 9 destinations MDW → SMF 139 km from SFO Chicago → Sacramento USA · 50 destinations

Other flights from Chicago (MDW)

Aguascalientes (AGU) Albany (ALB) Albuquerque (ABQ) Asheville (AVL) Atlanta (ATL) Austin (AUS) Baltimore (BWI) Birmingham (BHM) All 97 destinations →

Other flights from San Francisco (SFO)

Adelaide (ADL) Albuquerque (ABQ) Amsterdam (AMS) Anchorage (ANC) Arcata (ACV) Aspen (ASE) Atlanta (ATL) Auckland (AKL) All 147 destinations →