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Check-in for a flight from Chicago to San Francisco
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
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| United Airlines | UAL | UA | Yes | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
| Spirit Airlines | NKS | NK | No | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
| American Airlines | AAL | AA | Yes | No |
| Delta Air Lines | DAL | DL | Yes | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
San Francisco travel tips
1) Walk through San Francisco's Alamo Park among the Painted Ladies Victorian mansions | The Victorian buildings of Alamo Park, Painted Ladies, are often seen on postcards with local attractions. They are also called "six sisters". These buildings survived the 1906 earthquake. Some buildings house museums. Inside the walls are red, as they are made of sequoia. You can take part in a walking tour of the park but be prepared to walk a lot. |
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2) Head to Silicon Valley from San Francisco | You can go to the IT specialists' mecca, Silicon Valley, on the CalTrain. The average cost of a trip to Palo Alto is $10 (€8.50). The train runs every 30 minutes on weekdays. |
3) Taste craft beer in San Francisco pubs | If you love craft beer, then this city is a perfect match for you. San Francisco is bursting with microbreweries experimenting with different flavors and trendsetting beer culture across the states. You may want to have a beer at places like Cellarmaker Brewing Co, Mikkeller, or Church Key. |
United States COVID-19 travel restrictions
Most travelers from Chicago, ORD can enter San Francisco, SFO.
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