Chicago (MDW) to San Francisco (SFO)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 1,850 | 2,960 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 1,850 | 2,960 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 1,850 | 2,775 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 1,850 | 2,775 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 1,850 | 3,700 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 1,850 | 2,775 Mosaic |
* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.
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💡 Did You Know?
Flights between Chicago and San Francisco follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!
✈️ Flight Details
The MDW to SFO route connects Chicago, United States with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 1,850 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.
This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 273° from Chicago. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.
🛫 About MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) serves Chicago, United States.
🛬 About SFO
San Francisco International Airport
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.