ChicagoSan FranciscoFlight TimeORD–SFO
Chicago (O'Hare International Airport) to San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport).
The flight from Chicago (ORD) to San Francisco (SFO) takes 3h 57m on average, covering about 1,900 miles. Across 3 flights we tracked, the fastest was 3h 55m and the slowest 4h, with United Airlines flying it most often.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3h 57m | 1,900 mi | 3h 55m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for ORD to SFO
Our current provider sample includes 17-18/day from ORD to SFO across 2 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 1, 3.
- First departure
- 06:13
- Last departure
- 21:48
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Captured departures/day
- 19
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 11-12/day | Boeing 757, Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737 · Terminal 1 · Seat map | 06:13 |
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 3 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-08 and 2026-06-19, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from ORD to SFO?
The ORD to SFO flight takes 3h 57m on average based on 3 tracked flights.
How far is ORD from SFO?
ORD to SFO is about 1,900 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from ORD to SFO?
United Airlines flies the ORD to SFO route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from ORD to SFO?
Aircraft observed on ORD to SFO include Airbus A321neo.