Direct flights from Chicago to San Francisco MDW → SFO

Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to San Francisco (SFO). The flight takes about 4h 19m and covers 1,850 miles (2,977 km). Arrivals run on time 72.8% at MDW and 64.6% at SFO — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.

🔔 Watch MDW → SFO

We'll run this search daily and email you the cheapest direct fares we find.

Free · checked daily · one-click unsubscribe

Southwest Airlines WN

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Chicago to San Francisco?

Yes, Southwest Airlines operates nonstop flights from Chicago (MDW) to San Francisco (SFO).

Which airlines fly direct from Chicago to San Francisco?

Southwest Airlines operates nonstop flights from Chicago to San Francisco.

How long is the flight from Chicago to San Francisco?

The nonstop flight from Chicago to San Francisco takes ~4h 19m (approximately 2977 km).

What is the on-time performance for flights from Chicago to San Francisco?

Arrivals run on time 72.8% at MDW and 64.6% at SFO — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.

Explore More

Scout — our search agent — hunts nonstop fares from Chicago every night and pings you when one's worth booking.

Watch it work →