San Francisco to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (SFO–PWK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,842 mi 3h 39m nonstop +2h ahead 30 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and PWK, connecting options are available through 30 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to PWK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
OKC ~5h 37m SLC ~5h 53m DAL ~5h 56m LAS ~5h 59m AUS ~6h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
291
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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 → PWK
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Return
PWK → SFO
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Distance & Flight Time
1,842 mi / 2,964 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 39m.
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–PWK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling route.
Route details
Distance1,842 mi / 2,964 km
Flight time3h 39m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to PWK flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago Executive Airport take approximately 3h 39m. The route covers 1,842 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SFO to PWK. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, SLC, DAL, LAS, AUS, MSP, PHX, SNA, BFI, BZN, IND, CMH, TYS, CLE, STL, SAT, MSY, IAD, ATL, BNA, RDU, EWR, PBI, SUA, MCO, BOS, RSW, FLL, MIA and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from PWK to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 PWK

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to PWK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to PWK ranges from 3 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,842 miles (2,964 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.