How often are flights from Chicago to San Francisco delayed?

About 26% of weekly flights between Chicago and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 176 minutes.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.

How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?

There are many flights that can get you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco in 4h 58m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 2963 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco

The most flights from ORD to SFO are scheduled on a Friday (104 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Chicago O'Hare Intl?

If you book a flight to San Francisco from Chicago O'Hare Intl, you will be flying to San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 17.7 km from the centre of San Francisco. There are 37 flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Francisco per day from 0 different airlines.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?

The best time to book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco is 57 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of C$ 518). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 669). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ORD to SFO?

When flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco flights typically cost between C$ 482 and C$ 920 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 375 on United Airlines (17 Dec-21 Dec).

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What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Chicago O'Hare Intl?
If you book a flight to San Francisco from Chicago O'Hare Intl, you will be flying to San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 17.7 km from the centre of San Francisco. There are 37 flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Francisco per day from 0 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?
There are many flights that can get you from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco in 4h 58m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 2963 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.
What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco are ANA (80%), Air China (77%) and Lufthansa (74%).
Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to San Francisco.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of C$ 518). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 669). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ORD to SFO?

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How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco flights typically cost between C$ 482 and C$ 920 in December.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 375 on United Airlines (17 Dec-21 Dec).

Weekly flight availability from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco

The most flights from ORD to SFO are scheduled on a Friday (104 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

How often are flights from Chicago to San Francisco delayed?

About 26% of weekly flights between Chicago and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 176 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.

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Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Francisco flights typically cost between C$ 482 and C$ 920 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 375 on United Airlines (17 Dec-21 Dec).