San Francisco to Chicago flights – the most comfortable way to fly
2 airlines fly nonstop between San Francisco and Chicago, about 28 flights a week. The flight takes 4h 15m and covers 2,964 km. The most comfortable economy seat is on United's Airbus A321neo. There's no lie-flat business class on this route.
Most comfortable economy
- 31″ legroom
- 18.0″ wide seat
- Cabin altitude 8,000 ft
- Wi-Fi
- Power
Most comfortable business
- 38″ legroom
- 21.0″ wide seat
- No middle seats
- Cabin altitude 8,000 ft
- Wi-Fi
- Power
Nonstop flights from San Francisco to Chicago
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Aircraft | Economy | Business | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United UA1383 SFO → ORD |
08:15 | 4h 15m | A321neo Narrow-body |
5.3Okay | 7.4Very comfortable | MTWTFSS |
| American Airlines AA1411 SFO → ORD |
08:20 | 4h 15m | A320 Narrow-body |
4.8Okay | 7.4Very comfortable | MTWTFSS |
| United UA2615 SFO → ORD |
16:00 | 4h 15m | A320 Narrow-body |
4.8Okay | 7.4Very comfortable | MTWTFSS |
| American Airlines AA3066 SFO → ORD |
16:05 | 4h 15m | A321neo Narrow-body |
5.3Okay | 7.4Very comfortable | MTWTFSS |
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Chicago?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Chicago takes about 4 h 15 min and covers 2,964 km.
Which airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco to Chicago?
American Airlines and United fly nonstop, with about 28 flights a week.
What is the most comfortable economy seat from San Francisco to Chicago?
United on the Airbus A321neo: 3-3 layout, 31″ legroom and 18.0″ wide seats – comfort score 5.3/10 (okay).
Is there lie-flat business class from San Francisco to Chicago?
No – business class on this route is recliner (domestic first) (2-2). The best is United on the Airbus A321neo, comfort score 7.4/10.
Can I fly with my dog from San Francisco to Chicago?
Yes – American Airlines and United take small dogs in the cabin (usually up to 9 kg including the bag).
Is business class worth it from San Francisco to Chicago?
Business is a wide recliner with more legroom for about 246% more than economy on United – SkyBuddy's upgrade score: 1.5/10 (not worth it).
Which aircraft fly from San Francisco to Chicago?
Airbus A321neo and Airbus A320.
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