Flights from Chicago Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport Airport (SAN)

Q: How long does the flight from Chicago to San Diego to take?

The flight from Chicago to San Diego takes4 Hours 4 Minutes.

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Flying between O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport is very convenient as there are 17 airliners offering direct flights including Aer Lingus, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Swiss, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Iberia, Gulf Air, British Airways, AlphaSky, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Air Canada and United Airlines. The official airport code for O'Hare International Airport is ORD and for San Diego International Airport it is SAN.

The cost of the flights varies significantly so we can’t provide you an estimate. Prices can be 50% cheaper if you book more than a month in advance. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! Flight to San Diego International Airport will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.

When arriving at San Diego International Airport don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!

If you plan on flying to San Diego International Airport (SAN) from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

If you are renting a car at San Diego International Airport (SAN) it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to San Diego International Airport (SAN) in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.

Organise and book your choice of transport to O'Hare International Airport (ORD):

Ensure your arrival at San Diego International Airport (SAN) is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onward transport - booking early may also save you money:

You can also research and pre-book a hotel near San Diego International Airport (SAN)

To see all airliners that offer flights between O'Hare International Airport and San Diego International Airport please see the table below.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
United Airlines	5	3	3	4	4	3	4	07:10	19:55	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air Canada	5	3	3	4	4	3	0	07:10	19:55	VIEW FLIGHTS
American Airlines	3	2	2	2	2	2	2	10:05	21:07	VIEW FLIGHTS
Alaska Airlines	3	2	2	2	2	2	0	10:05	23:40	VIEW FLIGHTS
Qatar Airways	2	1	1	1	1	1	0	17:30	21:07	VIEW FLIGHTS
Lufthansa	1	0	1	2	2	1	0	16:10	19:55	VIEW FLIGHTS
Iberia	2	1	1	1	1	1	0	17:30	21:07	VIEW FLIGHTS
Gulf Air	2	1	1	1	1	1	0	17:30	21:07	VIEW FLIGHTS
British Airways	2	1	1	1	1	1	0	17:30	21:07	VIEW FLIGHTS
AlphaSky	2	2	1	0	1	1	0	10:05	21:07	VIEW FLIGHTS
Swiss	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	19:43	19:55	VIEW FLIGHTS
Emirates	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	19:43	19:55	VIEW FLIGHTS
Cathay Pacific	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	17:30	17:45	VIEW FLIGHTS
Royal Jordanian	2	0	1	0	1	1	0	17:30	21:07	VIEW FLIGHTS
Austrian Airlines	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	16:10	19:55	VIEW FLIGHTS
Brussels Airlines	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	16:10	16:20	VIEW FLIGHTS
Aer Lingus	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	21:07	21:07	VIEW FLIGHTS

United Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 07:10 and 19:55.

If you wish to book your flight with United Airlines then we advise you book direct from their website at united.com. The best discounts can only be obtained from their website.

The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

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