How popular is this San Diego to Chico flight route?

This flight path from San Diego to Chico was viewed by 33 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Chico are Alaska Airlines ($58), Southwest ($58), and United Airlines ($78).

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Chico

The most flights from SAN to CH1 are scheduled on a Friday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chico ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Chico when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chico, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Chico?

On average you can expect to pay $292 for a flight from San Diego to Chico. The cheapest flight overall is $58 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Sacramento Intl) is currently priced at $117.

What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Chico?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to Chico are British Airways (68%), American Airlines (65%) and Southwest (63%).

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

When booking a flight from San Diego to Chico, you may want to consider flying on Southwest, Alaska Airlines or American Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Chico?

For a flight from San Diego to Chico, you will be flying from San Diego. San Diego (SAN) is just 2.6 mi from the center of the city. San Diego is the only San Diego airport and it handles 13 outbound flights to Chico per day. 4 airlines have flights to Chico from San Diego on a regular basis.

Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Chico that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Chico flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Chico?

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Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Chico?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Chico by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to CH1?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to Chico is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 7% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Chico?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Chico flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chico

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andUnited Airlines from San Diego to Chico to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,122 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,122 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,122 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,224 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,122 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

United Airlines

7.3

Good

10,438 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,122 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

American Airlines

7.0

Good

12,193 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,122 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Chico?
For a flight from San Diego to Chico, you will be flying from San Diego. San Diego (SAN) is just 2.6 mi from the center of the city. San Diego is the only San Diego airport and it handles 13 outbound flights to Chico per day. 4 airlines have flights to Chico from San Diego on a regular basis.
How popular is this San Diego to Chico flight route?
This flight path from San Diego to Chico was viewed by 33 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Chico one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Chico are Alaska Airlines ($58), Southwest ($58), and United Airlines ($78).
What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Chico?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to Chico are British Airways (68%), American Airlines (65%) and Southwest (63%).
What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Chico?
On average you can expect to pay $292 for a flight from San Diego to Chico. The cheapest flight overall is $58 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Sacramento Intl) is currently priced at $117.
Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Chico that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Chico flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Chico?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Chico.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Chico?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Chico by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 4 airlines flying from San Diego to Chico

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$100	Average$241	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Southwest	Cheapest$117	Average$259	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$152	Average$360	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$217	Average$488	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to CH1?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to Chico is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 7% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Chico?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Chico flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Chico

The most flights from SAN to CH1 are scheduled on a Friday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chico

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andUnited Airlines from San Diego to Chico to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Chico?

How popular is this San Diego to Chico flight route?

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

What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Chico?

What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Chico?

Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Chico that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Chico?

Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Chico?

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