Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Chicago (CHI) from $47

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SAN — CHI
Mar 23 — Mar 301

The best prices from San Diego to Chicago are usually found in September or January, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Round-trip from

$223

One-way from

$61
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 25% potential price drop
From San Diego to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from San Diego to Chicago (CHI)

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Diego to Chicago?

Departing on a Tuesday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 20% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Chicago?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 8 days in advance, which can save you up to 76% on flights from San Diego to Chicago compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 8 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $318. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $745.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Chicago?

The best pricing can be found in the month of September. Prices to Chicago from San Diego average $408. You can even find prices in September for less than $408, as users have found deals to Chicago from as low as $128. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Chicago from San Diego. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 14%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Chicago (SAN - CHI)?

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to Chicago in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 14% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from San Diego to Chicago

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Spirit Airlines for the route between San Diego and Chicago. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Spirit Airlines flights we've come across from San Diego to Chicago. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Tue 4/166:26 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop9h 41mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/239:27 amORD - SAN
1 stop11h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$113
Tue 4/168:00 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop8h 07mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/239:27 amORD - SAN
1 stop11h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$120
Wed 4/176:26 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop10h 03mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/239:27 amORD - SAN
1 stop11h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$124
Wed 4/246:26 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop10h 03mSpirit Airlines
Sun 4/2811:58 pmORD - SAN
1 stop13h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$136
Wed 4/178:00 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop8h 29mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/1811:58 pmORD - SAN
1 stop13h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$141
Tue 4/910:20 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop5h 47mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/169:27 amORD - SAN
1 stop11h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$152
Wed 4/178:00 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop8h 29mSpirit Airlines
Sun 4/2111:58 pmORD - SAN
1 stop18h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$165
Thu 4/1110:25 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop6h 04mSpirit Airlines
Sun 4/1411:58 pmORD - SAN
1 stop13h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$175
Fri 4/1210:25 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop6h 04mSpirit Airlines
Sun 4/1411:58 pmORD - SAN
1 stop13h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$178
  • If you’re traveling from San Diego to Chicago, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is Spirit Airlines. San Diego to Chicago flights are typically 25% cheaper than other airlines traveling the same route. Flights from Spirit Airlines typically cost $461.80 RT. The cheapest Spirit Airlines flight found for this route was $252. When traveling from San Diego to Chicago on Spirit Airlines, the most popular airport to depart from is San Diego Airport and the most popular airport to arrive at is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. When flying from San Diego to Chicago, Spirit Airlines flights are 13% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap American Airlines flights from San Diego to Chicago

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between San Diego and Chicago. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest American Airlines flights we've found from San Diego to Chicago. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Sat 5/1110:57 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 07mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/158:55 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$179
Mon 4/1510:50 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/168:05 amORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/16$193
Wed 4/2410:50 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/288:05 amORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$199
Sat 4/2010:50 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/276:35 amORD - SAN
1 stop8h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$206
Sat 5/111:32 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/158:55 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$207
Wed 4/1710:50 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/237:07 amORD - SAN
1 stop6h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$208
Fri 5/1010:57 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/198:55 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/16$219
Thu 4/1110:50 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/138:57 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$239
Wed 4/1710:50 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/218:57 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$258
  • If you’re traveling from San Diego to Chicago, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is American Airlines. Flights from American Airlines traveling this route typically cost $440.80 RT. This price is typically 41% more expensive than other airlines that offer San Diego to Chicago flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $222. The most popular departure airport in San Diego when flying to Chicago is San Diego Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Chicago is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. When flying from San Diego to Chicago, American Airlines flights are 3% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap San Diego to Chicago flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Diego to Chicago specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from San Diego to Chicago in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 4/166:26 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop9h 41mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/239:27 amORD - SAN
1 stop11h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$113
Mon 4/159:04 amSAN - MDW
1 stop24h 32mFrontier
Fri 4/265:30 amMDW - SAN
1 stop29h 02mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$115
Wed 4/246:26 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop10h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/286:27 pmORD - SAN
1 stop20h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$117
Thu 4/119:03 amSAN - MDW
1 stop8h 12mFrontier
Mon 4/1510:21 pmMDW - SAN
1 stop12h 51mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$117
Thu 4/119:03 amSAN - MDW
1 stop8h 12mFrontier
Tue 4/165:30 amMDW - SAN
1 stop10h 27mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$118
Tue 4/238:00 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop8h 07mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/306:27 pmORD - SAN
1 stop15h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$119
Mon 4/159:32 pmSAN - MDW
1 stop12h 04mFrontier
Wed 4/1712:29 pmMDW - SAN
1 stop10h 03mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$119
Tue 4/168:00 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop8h 07mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/239:27 amORD - SAN
1 stop11h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$120
Wed 4/176:26 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop10h 03mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/239:27 amORD - SAN
1 stop11h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$124

San Diego to Chicago 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Diego and Chicago in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from San Diego to Chicago in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 4/166:26 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop9h 41mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/239:27 amORD - SAN
1 stop11h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$113
Mon 4/159:04 amSAN - MDW
1 stop24h 32mFrontier
Fri 4/265:30 amMDW - SAN
1 stop29h 02mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$115
Wed 4/246:26 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop10h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/286:27 pmORD - SAN
1 stop20h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$117
Thu 4/119:03 amSAN - MDW
1 stop8h 12mFrontier
Mon 4/1510:21 pmMDW - SAN
1 stop12h 51mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$117
Thu 4/119:03 amSAN - MDW
1 stop8h 12mFrontier
Tue 4/165:30 amMDW - SAN
1 stop10h 27mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$118
Tue 4/238:00 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop8h 07mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/306:27 pmORD - SAN
1 stop15h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$119
Mon 4/159:32 pmSAN - MDW
1 stop12h 04mFrontier
Wed 4/1712:29 pmMDW - SAN
1 stop10h 03mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$119
Tue 4/168:00 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop8h 07mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/239:27 amORD - SAN
1 stop11h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$120
Wed 4/176:26 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop10h 03mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/239:27 amORD - SAN
1 stop11h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$124

Non-stop flights to Chicago from San Diego

Discover non-stop flight options from San Diego to Chicago. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
To help reduce your travel time, choose from one of these non-stop flights from San Diego to Chicago. Search for alternative flights from San Diego to Chicago by utilizing the search form above.
Sat 5/1110:57 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 07mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/158:55 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$179
Mon 4/1510:50 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/168:05 amORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/16$193
Wed 4/2410:50 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/288:05 amORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$199
Fri 5/1010:57 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/198:55 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/16$219
Wed 4/175:15 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 01mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/257:57 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$231
Thu 4/1110:50 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/138:57 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$239
Thu 4/185:15 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 01mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/219:05 amORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/16$252
Wed 4/1710:50 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/218:57 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$258
Tue 4/1611:29 amSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/238:05 amORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$265

San Diego to Chicago flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Diego to Chicago for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from San Diego to Chicago. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
Tue 3/267:29 pmSAN - MDW
1 stop10h 49mFrontier
Tue 4/29:14 amMDW - SAN
1 stop11h 28mFrontier
Deal found 3/16$153
Mon 3/257:49 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop10h 37mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/911:05 pmORD - SAN
1 stop13h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$168
Mon 3/252:33 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop8h 42mFrontier
Wed 4/106:27 pmORD - SAN
1 stop15h 36mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$181
Mon 3/252:33 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop8h 42mFrontier
Mon 4/810:10 amORD - SAN
1 stop8h 52mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$183
Mon 3/252:33 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop8h 42mFrontier
Fri 4/1212:29 pmORD - SAN
1 stop6h 54mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$187
Mon 3/259:15 pmSAN - MDW
1 stop12h 12mFrontier
Sun 3/317:00 amMDW - SAN
1 stop9h 45mFrontier
Deal found 3/16$188
Tue 3/267:29 pmSAN - MDW
1 stop10h 49mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/27:00 amMDW - SAN
2 stops16h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$189
Mon 3/252:33 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop8h 42mFrontier
Sat 4/610:15 amORD - SAN
1 stop6h 30mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$193
Wed 3/275:51 pmSAN - MDW
1 stop12h 33mFrontier
Tue 4/1610:55 pmMDW - SAN
1 stop11h 29mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$194

One-way flights to Chicago from San Diego

Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from San Diego to Chicago. Users can also find round-trip San Diego to Chicago flights by using the search form above.
Tue 4/236:26 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop9h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$47
Thu 4/189:03 amSAN - MDW
1 stop8h 12mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$59
Tue 4/168:49 amSAN - ORD
2 stops19h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$61
Tue 4/168:00 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop8h 07mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$62
Wed 4/104:07 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop6h 49mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$65
Sat 4/139:33 amSAN - MDW
1 stop9h 06mFrontier
Deal found 3/16$65
Wed 4/104:07 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop6h 49mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$67
Sat 4/132:19 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop8h 37mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$68
Wed 4/179:32 pmSAN - MDW
1 stop12h 04mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$68

Find flights from San Diego to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$113 - $237

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoChicago O'Hare Intl

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Tue 4/16

1 stop9h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/23

1 stop11h 32m

$113

San DiegoChicago Midway

SAN - MDW

SANMDW

San Diego

Mon 4/15

1 stop24h 32m

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/22

1 stop19h 27m

$115

San DiegoChicago O'Hare Intl

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Wed 4/24

1 stop10h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/28

1 stop20h 32m

$117

San DiegoChicago Midway

SAN - MDW

SANMDW

San Diego

Wed 4/17

1 stop25h 02m

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/23

1 stop10h 46m

$117

San DiegoChicago O'Hare Intl

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Tue 4/23

1 stop8h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/30

1 stop15h 57m

$119

San DiegoChicago O'Hare Intl

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Tue 4/16

1 stop8h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/23

1 stop11h 32m

$120

San DiegoChicago O'Hare Intl

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Sat 5/11

Nonstop4h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/15

Nonstop4h 19m

$179

San DiegoChicago O'Hare Intl

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Wed 4/17

Nonstop4h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/24

1 stop8h 22m

$184

San DiegoChicago O'Hare Intl

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Mon 5/13

1 stop7h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/31

1 stop9h 19m

$237

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 3/17

When is the best time to book a flight from San Diego to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Chicago. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 90 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Chicago. Price data was last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Noon
Afternoon
Evening
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Chicago by month

Plan your trip from San Diego to Chicago by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Diego to Chicago is currently $62 while a round-trip flight costs $145. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from San Diego to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $361). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$248

February

$245

March

$280

April

$288

May

$292

June

$361

July

$338

August

$276

September

$258

October

$248

November

$271

December

$248

Temperature and rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CHI

Temperature

23 - 73.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated March 19, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,382 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a great flight overall. It took a long time to take off. We spent a long time waiting on the plane before departure.

Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,382 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,382 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a great flight overall. It took a long time to take off. We spent a long time waiting on the plane before departure.

8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,382 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a great flight overall. It took a long time to take off. We spent a long time waiting on the plane before departure.

8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,382 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a great flight overall. It took a long time to take off. We spent a long time waiting on the plane before departure.

7.5
Good
1,078 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,382 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a great flight overall. It took a long time to take off. We spent a long time waiting on the plane before departure.

7.4
Good
11,618 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,382 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a great flight overall. It took a long time to take off. We spent a long time waiting on the plane before departure.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Chicago from San Diego, you will be flying from San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego. There are 29 flights from San Diego to Chicago per day from 6 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from San Diego to Chicago for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Chicago for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $113, but on average you can expect to pay $124.

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Diego to Chicago for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Diego to Chicago under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Diego to Chicago is less than $258.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Diego to Chicago for under $200?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Diego to Chicago within the next 7 days for less than $200.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from San Diego to Chicago?

    Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday.

  • How many flights depart from San Diego to Chicago on average per day?

    6 flight departures from San Diego to Chicago per day on average.
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 50% of flight departures
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 17% of flight departures
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 33% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Chicago?

    Airlines like Spirit Airlines and Frontier fly from San Diego to Chicago in about 9h 41m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 51m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1729 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Chicago round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $113, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Chicago. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Frontier. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Chicago for 72% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Chicago one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $47 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $59 and United Airlines from $90 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to Chicago?

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to Chicago?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Chicago?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Diego to Chicago on time: Alaska Airlines (95%), Aer Lingus (94%), Lufthansa (91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Chicago?

    On average you can expect to pay $994 for a flight from San Diego to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $148 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $109.

  • What does SAN to ORD mean?

    Great question - SAN to ORD just means San Diego Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

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Top 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Chicago

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FrontierCheapest$109Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$113Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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United AirlinesCheapest$222Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$236Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$252Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Hourly flight availability from San Diego to Chicago

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22%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
23%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
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