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

We've found the cheapest flights to San Diego

Returns from £175.13

One-way from £85.72

Flying between O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport is very convenient as there are 15 airliners offering direct flights including Swiss, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, ITA Airways, Iberia, Gulf Air, Cathay Pacific, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Aer Lingus, British Airways, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines 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!

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

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
United Airlines550000007:0520:00VIEW FLIGHTS
American Airlines440000009:4021:00VIEW FLIGHTS
Alaska Airlines320000008:5019:59VIEW FLIGHTS
Air Canada400000007:0518:41VIEW FLIGHTS
British Airways300000009:4018:06VIEW FLIGHTS
Swiss100000018:4118:41VIEW FLIGHTS
Qatar Airways100000011:3011:30VIEW FLIGHTS
Lufthansa100000018:4118:41VIEW FLIGHTS
ITA Airways100000018:4118:41VIEW FLIGHTS
Iberia100000018:0618:06VIEW FLIGHTS
Gulf Air100000018:0618:06VIEW FLIGHTS
Cathay Pacific100000018:0618:06VIEW FLIGHTS
Brussels Airlines100000018:4118:41VIEW FLIGHTS
Austrian Airlines100000018:4118:41VIEW FLIGHTS
Aer Lingus100000018:0618:06VIEW FLIGHTS

The most direct flights are offered by United Airlines but they only offer 1 flight per week. This flight departs 07:05 and goes by the flight number UA1156, UA2428, UA2683 and UA660

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.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
07:05
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA2428
Air CanadaAC5021
08:46
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA660
08:50
AirlineFlight  No
Alaska AirlinesAS1470
09:40
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA2918
British AirwaysBA4650
11:25
AirlineFlight  No
Air CanadaAC5321
11:30
AirlineFlight  No
Qatar AirwaysQR2999
11:45
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA2733
British AirwaysBA6810
12:57
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA2683
Air CanadaAC5425
15:52
AirlineFlight  No
Alaska AirlinesAS1447
16:05
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA745
18:06
AirlineFlight  No
Aer LingusEI7278
American AirlinesAA2718
British AirwaysBA5305
Cathay PacificCX7520
IberiaIB8040
Gulf AirGF6455
18:41
AirlineFlight  No
Austrian AirlinesOS7709
Air CanadaAC4344
LufthansaLH9340
Brussels AirlinesSN8873
SwissLX3260
ITA AirwaysAZ4470
19:59
AirlineFlight  No
Alaska AirlinesAS1466
20:00
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA1156
21:00
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA2285
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Tuesday
07:05
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA2428
08:46
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA660
08:50
AirlineFlight  No
Alaska AirlinesAS1470
09:40
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA2918
11:45
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA2733
12:57
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA2683
15:52
AirlineFlight  No
Alaska AirlinesAS1447
16:05
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA745
18:06
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA2718
20:00
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA1156
21:00
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA2285
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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Chicago Midway to San Diego04 Hours 4 Minutes
Milwaukee General Mitchell to San Diego04 Hours 6 Minutes

Before you start your journey remember to check you have all your documents; in particular, your passport and flight tickets. You will be surprised at the amount of people of forget these!

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Flight Price FAQ - Chicago (ORD) to San Diego (SAN)

DIRECT Alaska Airlines
What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Chicago ORD to San Diego SAN?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Chicago ORD to San Diego SAN is £85.72 ($116 €98.79)
£85.72
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DIRECT United
What is the cheapest direct return flight from Chicago ORD to San Diego SAN?
The cheapest direct return flight from Chicago ORD to San Diego SAN is £175.13 ($237 €201.83)
£175.13
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1+ STOP(S)
What is the cheapest flight one way from Chicago ORD to San Diego SAN?
The cheapest flight one way from Chicago ORD to San Diego SAN is £42.86 ($58 €49.39)
£42.86
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1+ STOP(S)
What is the cheapest return flight from Chicago ORD to San Diego SAN?
The cheapest return flight from Chicago ORD to San Diego SAN is £112.32 ($152 €129.44)
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$152 | €129.44
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Flight Info FAQ - Chicago (ORD) to San Diego (SAN)

Who flies from Chicago to San Diego?
The following airlines fly from Chicago (ORD) to San Diego (SAN): Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Gulf Air, Iberia, ITA Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Swiss, United Airlines.
How far is the flight from Chicago to San Diego?
The flight from Chicago to San Diego is 2,768KM or 1,720 miles.
How long does the flight from Chicago to San Diego to take?
The flight from Chicago to San Diego takes 4 Hours 4 Minutes.

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