Direct flights from San Francisco to Chicago

  • ~2 flights a day
  • Southwest Airlines

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When the nonstops leave

Typical weekly schedule · 14 flights per week (~2 per day) · Updated 87d ago

Morning before noon 7 a week

Arrive the same day

5:15 AMTue, Wed 5:50 AM5 days a week
Afternoon noon – 6 PM 0 a week

No nonstop leaves between noon and 6 PM.

Evening after 6 PM 7 a week

Arrive the next morning

11:40 PM
Southwest Airlines Departs Terminal 2

More nonstops from San Francisco

SFO → SBA Santa Barbara 7 airlines SFO → LAX Los Angeles 6 airlines SFO → ICN Seoul 5 airlines SFO → JFK New York 4 airlines SFO → LAS Las Vegas 4 airlines SFO → LHR London 3 airlines SFO → MCO Orlando 3 airlines SFO → MIA Miami 3 airlines MDW → SFO The return trip SFO All nonstops from San Francisco MDW All nonstops from Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from San Francisco to Chicago?

Yes. Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (MDW), daily. The flight takes about 4h 19m and covers 1,850 miles (2,977 km). Schedule data from 23 July 2026.

Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Chicago?

Southwest Airlines operates nonstop flights from San Francisco to Chicago.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Chicago?

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

How often do direct flights operate from San Francisco to Chicago?

Nonstop flights from San Francisco to Chicago operate daily — 14 flights per week (~2 per day).

What days of the week are there direct flights from San Francisco to Chicago?

Direct flights from San Francisco to Chicago operate every day of the week.