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American Airlines flights from Chicago to San Francisco (CHI - SFO)

CHI — SFO
May 28 — Jun 41
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Cheapflights users flying from Chicago to San Francisco on American Airlines typically fly into San Francisco and depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl. Select your dates above for pricing.

American Airlines flights from Chicago to San Francisco in 2024

Find detailed information about American Airlines flights from Chicago to San Francisco. Explore the options provided by American Airlines to plan your journey from Chicago to San Francisco. Data last updated May 23, 2024.

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March

Cheapest in

September

Average price (all airlines)

$300

One-way from

$90

Round-trip from

$179
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Cheapest American Airlines flights from Chicago to San Francisco

Discover the cheapest flight options specifically offered by American Airlines for travel from Chicago to San Francisco. Compare prices and availability to find the most affordable fares for your desired travel dates. These prices are based on average fares users found. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,730,072 searches. The data was last updated on May 23, 2024.
Wed 5/299:20 pmORD - SFO
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Tue 6/46:00 amSFO - ORD
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Deal found 5/22$247
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Thu 5/309:20 pmORD - SFO
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Sat 6/16:00 amSFO - ORD
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Deal found 5/22$267
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Sat 6/11:42 pmORD - SFO
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Tue 6/46:00 amSFO - ORD
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Deal found 5/23$287
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Direct flights from Chicago to San Francisco on American Airlines

Discover the cheapest flight options specifically offered by American Airlines for travel from Chicago to San Francisco. Compare prices and availability to find the most affordable fares for your desired travel dates. These prices are based on average fares users found. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,730,072 searches. The data was last updated on May 23, 2024.
Tue 9/178:20 amORD - SFO
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Tue 10/13:30 pmSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/22$179
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Tue 10/111:45 amORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/511:59 pmSFO - ORD
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Deal found 5/23$189
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Sat 8/318:29 pmORD - SFO
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Mon 9/1611:59 pmSFO - ORD
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Deal found 5/22$194
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Last minute deals on Cheapflights

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Wed 5/299:20 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 44mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/46:00 amSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/22$247
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Thu 5/309:20 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/16:00 amSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/22$267
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Sat 6/11:42 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/46:00 amSFO - ORD
Nonstop4h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/23$287
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One-way American Airlines flights to San Francisco from Chicago

Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to San Francisco specifically provided by American Airlines. Find affordable one-way fares from American Airlines and compare prices with other airlines. These prices are based on average fares users found. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,730,072 searches. The data was last updated on May 23, 2024.
Tue 8/208:29 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/22$90
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Thu 8/228:29 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/22$105
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Mon 8/268:29 pmORD - SFO
Nonstop4h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/22$109
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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to San Francisco

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Temperature and rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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See what others are saying about American Airlines

Read reviews and see what other travelers are saying about their experiences with American Airlines. Get insights from real passengers regarding the airline's services, customer satisfaction, and overall travel experience. Use these reviews to inform your decision when choosing American Airlines for your next flight. Reviews last updated May 23, 2024.
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Crew

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.6
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