Direct flights from San Francisco to Chicago
12 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from SFO to MDW.
Flight time: about 3h34m nonstop
Flying back? Chicago Midway → San Francisco · 14 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in San Francisco local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA4579 | 5:35a | 3h35m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA2854 | 9:05a | 3h30m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA3448 | 9:55a | 3h33m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3782 | 11:40p | 3h49m | Daily |
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Other airports near San Francisco with nonstops to Chicago
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| OAK — OaklandSouthwest | 11 mi | 13 |
| SJC — San JoseSouthwest | 30 mi | 14 |
| SMF — SacramentoSouthwest | 86 mi | 17 |
The route
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Nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (MDW)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has 12 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (MDW), operated by Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of SFO and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago (MDW) takes about 3h34m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from San Francisco to Chicago?
Driving from San Francisco to Chicago takes about 31h 20m behind the wheel — roughly 2,131 miles, or about 3 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 3h34m.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Chicago to San Francisco?
Yes — 14 nonstop flights a week from Chicago Midway (MDW) back to San Francisco (SFO) on Southwest, based on recently observed departures.