Meeting halfway · nonstop for both
Where to meet halfway between Chicago and San Francisco
Denver, CO is the shortest trip for both of you: 2h4m from Chicago and 2h from San Francisco, nonstop, with flights every day from each.
Chicago and San Francisco are about 1,840 miles apart. Denver is also the closest to the halfway point on the map.
The 10 shortest trips for both
| Destination | From ORD | From SFO |
|---|---|---|
| DEN Denver | 2h4m137/wk | 2h115/wk |
| ASE Aspen | 2h29m8/wk | 1h55m7/wk |
| ABQ Albuquerque | 2h35m22/wk | 1h56m13/wk |
| BZN Bozeman | 2h51m13/wk | 1h43m7/wk |
| OMA Omaha | 1h5m70/wk | 2h52m7/wk |
| JAC Jackson Hole | 2h54m7/wk | 1h39m7/wk |
| SAT San Antonio | 2h22m41/wk | 2h56m12/wk |
| AUS Austin | 2h19m63/wk | 2h59m66/wk |
| MCI Kansas City | 1h6m99/wk | 2h59m12/wk |
| DFW Dallas-Fort Worth | 2h160/wk | 3h1m101/wk |
Each cell is the usual flight time and the flights a week from that city. Tap one for airlines, days and times.
Or one of you makes the whole trip: Chicago to San Francisco is nonstop, 4h10m, 146 flights a week.
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Route data from observed flight departures, latest sample 2026-11-01. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.