What is the cheapest direct flight one way from San Francisco SFO to Chicago MDW?

The cheapest direct flight one way from San Francisco SFO to Chicago MDW is currently £35.11 ($44 €40.81)

What is the cheapest direct return flight from San Francisco SFO to Chicago MDW?

The cheapest direct return flight from San Francisco SFO to Chicago MDW is currently £70.21 ($88 €81.62)

Who flies from San Francisco to Chicago?

The following airlines fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (MDW) : Frontier, NetJets, Vista America.

How far is the flight from San Francisco to Chicago?

The flight from San Francisco to Chicago is 2,977KM or 1,850 miles.

How long does the flight from San Francisco to Chicago to take?

The flight from San Francisco to Chicago takes4 Hours 19 Minutes.

Flights from San Francisco Airport SFO to Chicago Airport MDW

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You have a choice of 3 airlines when departing San Francisco International to Midway. The distance covered when flying from San Francisco International to Midway United States is 2,977 Km (1,850 Miles) with the travel time being around 4 Hours 19 Minutes. SFO is the Airport code for San Francisco International and MDW is for Midway United States.

The cost of the air travel varies depending on what day you travel and the time of day. It is normally worth booking flights well in advance if possible to get the best deal to Midway United States perhaps midweek or late evening. Please book in advance if you want to take advantage of the best prices airlines have to offer as prices normally increase as time goes on.

The time zone at Midway is 6.0 GMT compared to 8.0 GMT at San Francisco International so bare this in mind is you need to make travel arrangements when you arrive at Midway.

If you are planning a trip to Midway Airport (MDW) from San Francisco International Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

If you chose to rent a car at Midway Airport (MDW) and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Midway Airport (MDW) in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.

We suggest pre-booking your transport to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The following options are available:

Ensure your arrival at Midway Airport (MDW) is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:

Find hotels close to Midway Airport (MDW) many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.

Please see below the airlines that fly from San Francisco International (SFO) to Midway (MDW) and the amount of daily flights in operation.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
Frontier	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	15:58	22:09	VIEW FLIGHTS
NetJets	0	2	2	1	0	0	0	01:30	18:00	VIEW FLIGHTS
Vista America	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	13:59	13:59	VIEW FLIGHTS

Frontier offer the most direct flights from San Francisco International to Midway with 1 flight a week. This flight departs 15:58 and the flight number is normally F94042

For more details regarding Frontier flight information and bookings you can visit them at www.google.com/search?q=Frontier

Please see below the times of flights. These times and frequency may vary at different times of the year please visit the website for more information.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Monday

22:09

Airline	FlightNo
Frontier	F94042

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Tuesday

15:58

Airline	FlightNo
Frontier	F94042

18:00

Airline	FlightNo
NetJets	EJA184
NetJets	EJA729

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Wednesday

01:30

Airline	FlightNo
NetJets	EJA184

03:49

Airline	FlightNo
NetJets	EJA729

13:59

Airline	FlightNo
Vista America	VJA358

15:58

Airline	FlightNo
Frontier	F94042

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Thursday

14:21

Airline	FlightNo
NetJets	EJA178

15:58

Airline	FlightNo
Frontier	F94042

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Friday

15:58

Airline	FlightNo
Frontier	F94042

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Saturday

22:09

Airline	FlightNo
Frontier	F94042

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Sunday

22:09

Airline	FlightNo
Frontier	F94042

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Alternatively, there are other routes that depart San Francisco International and arrive at Midway or other nearby airports. The table below gives you a summary of these.

Alternative Direct Routes

Route	Distance	Flying Time
Napa to Chicago Midway	2,934 km (1,823 miles)	4 Hours 16 Minutes
Monterey to Chicago Midway	2,974 km (1,848 miles)	4 Hours 18 Minutes
Oakland to Chicago Midway	2,961 km (1,840 miles)	4 Hours 18 Minutes
Mineta San Jose to Chicago Midway	2,950 km (1,833 miles)	4 Hours 17 Minutes
Sacramento to Chicago Midway	2,874 km (1,786 miles)	4 Hours 11 Minutes
Santa Rosa Sonoma County to Chicago Midway	2,981 km (1,852 miles)	4 Hours 19 Minutes

Before departing customs San Francisco International make sure that you do not exceed baggage allowances as excess charges may be considerable.

Useful Information about San Francisco Airport

Record Q1 Passengers at San Francisco Airport as Numbers Increased 38% in 2023

In the first quarter of 2023, San Francisco Airport experienced a significant increase in the number of passengers. Compared to the same period in 2022, there was a remarkable rise of 38%. The surge was even more substantial compared to the post-pandemic period in 2021, reaching almost 300%.

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