San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (ORD) flights
An economy award from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (ORD) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (ORD): Aer Lingus, American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,842 miles (2,965 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 72 ways to fly it with one stop, through Provo, Hayden and Salt Lake City and more.
How many miles SFO to ORD costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $33.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 12,500 | $25.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $30.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 14,500 | $5.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SFO to ORD
- Aer LingusNot in an alliance · bookable with 2 programsWho books it
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book SFO to ORD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Aer Lingus, American Airlines
- Aer Lingus AerClubBooks Aer Lingus
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
SFO to ORD with one stop
72 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Provo (PVU)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines
- Via Hayden (HDN)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Omaha (OMA)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Vail (EGE)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Aspen (ASE)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Reno (RNO)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Sacramento (SMF)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Montrose (MTJ)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Fresno (FAT)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Jackson (JAC)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Kansas City (MCI)United Airlines and American Airlines the whole way
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and 1 more the whole way
+1 - Via Las Vegas (LAS)Frontier Airlines and United Airlines the whole way+1
SFO to ORD: common questions
How many miles does SFO to ORD cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (11,000), Air Canada Aeroplan (12,500) and Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to ORD?
Aer Lingus, American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (ORD).
How far is San Francisco from Chicago by plane?
San Francisco (SFO) and Chicago (ORD) are 1,842 miles (2,965 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SFO to ORD award flights?
23 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, Aer Lingus AerClub, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club and 15 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between San Francisco and Chicago?
The most direct connections are through Provo (PVU), Hayden (HDN), Salt Lake City (SLC), Omaha (OMA) and Vail (EGE). On 69 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Hayden.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.