San Francisco to Chicago/West Chicago (SFO–DPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to Chicago/West Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,824 mi 3h 31m nonstop +2h ahead

SFO–DPA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to DPA.
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One-Stop Connections
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Hubs
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Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → DPA
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Return
DPA → SFO
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago/West Chicago from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Dupage Airport.
Metric SFO→DPA OAK→DPA
Distance from SFO – 11 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights ~1 1
Flight time 3h 31m 3h 31m
Departure OTP 50% –
Oakland (OAK) to Chicago/West Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Dupage Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago/West Chicago is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · DPA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago/West Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,824 mi / 2,936 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 31m gate to gate.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

Facts

SFO–DPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Chicago/West Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,824 mi / 2,936 km
Flight time3h 31m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: DPA
Full nameDupage Airport
IATA / ICAODPA / KDPA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to DPA flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Dupage Airport take about 3h 31m gate to gate. The route covers 1,824 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Chicago/West Chicago is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from DPA to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SFO to DPA

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Dupage Airport (DPA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to DPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to DPA is about 3 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,824 miles (2,936 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK).