| Distance | 2,964 km / 1,842 miles |
|---|---|
| Estimated Flight Time | ≈ 3.5 hours nonstop |
| Origin Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Destination Time Zone | America/Chicago |
These carriers are headquartered in one of the two countries on this route — check directly for current route-specific availability:
AA American Airlines
DL Delta Air Lines
UA United Airlines
WN Southwest Airlines
B6 JetBlue Airways
AS Alaska Airlines
A segment on this route typically looks like this in a raw PNR:
2 BA 287 Y 15JUL 2*SFOORD HK1 800A 2000P
The six-letter pair SFOORD tells you the flight departs San Francisco and arrives in Chicago.
San Francisco (SFO) is approximately 2,964 km (1,842 miles) from Chicago (ORD).
A nonstop flight from SFO to ORD takes roughly 3.5 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.
San Francisco is on America/Los_Angeles and Chicago is on America/Chicago — check both before planning connections or calling clients.
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