San FranciscoChicagoFlight TimeSFO–ORD
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Chicago (O'Hare International Airport).
The flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (ORD) takes 3h 37m on average, covering about 1,944 miles. Across 6 flights we tracked, the fastest was 3h 31m and the slowest 3h 40m, with United Airlines flying it most often.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3h 37m | 1,944 mi | 3h 31m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for SFO to ORD
Our current provider sample includes 18-19/day from SFO to ORD across 2 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 3, 1.
- First departure
- 00:50
- Last departure
- 23:30
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Captured departures/day
- 26
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 12-13/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 757, Boeing 777 · Terminal 3 · Seat map | 00:50 |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
ORD to SFO flight time (3 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 tracked between 2026-06-14 and 2026-06-18, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from SFO to ORD?
The SFO to ORD flight takes 3h 37m on average based on 6 tracked flights.
How far is SFO from ORD?
SFO to ORD is about 1,944 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from SFO to ORD?
United Airlines flies the SFO to ORD route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from SFO to ORD?
Aircraft observed on SFO to ORD include Airbus A321neo, Boeing 737 MAX 9.