Cheap flights from San Diego to Chicago (SAN - CHI)

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From San Diego to Chicago

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 39 flights from San Diego to Chicago per day from 8 different airlines.

Which airlines flying from San Diego to Chicago have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.

Are flight prices decreasing from San Diego to Chicago due to COVID-19 (coronavirus)?

At this time, Cheapflights has noticed price decreases for many domestic flights due to COVID-19. Travel is not necessarily recommended at this time, and flights may be prone to cancellation: please check with local authorities in both San Diego and Chicago for travel alerts, and be sure to review the airline's cancellation policy and travel advisories before booking. For more information, please view our post on what to know about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and travel.

Can I find flights from San Diego to Chicago for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Chicago for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $40, but on average you can expect to pay $60.

Are there nonstop flights from San Diego to Chicago for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Diego to Chicago under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Diego to Chicago is less than $71.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Diego to Chicago for under $100?

There are currently 20+ open flights from San Diego to Chicago within the next 7 days for less than $100.

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

You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Monday, Thursday, Saturday.

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

Travelers can expect 5 flights from San Diego to Chicago on average per day.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 20% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 40% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 40% of flight departures

How long is the flight from San Diego to Chicago?

For as low as $40, Spirit Airlines can have you in Chicago from San Diego in 3h 57m. The distance from San Diego to Chicago is about 1729 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $40. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 80% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

$19 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Frontier, with prices starting from $49 and $58, respectively.