Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Illinois from $39
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SAN — ORD
May 13 — May 201
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How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Illinois?
Find a great deal and save up to 133% by booking at least 52 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from San Diego to Illinois within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $368.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Illinois?
Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Illinois from San Diego. Users have commonly found prices around $400 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $133. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Illinois (SAN - IL)?
When flying from San Diego to Illinois, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from San Diego to Illinois
Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Spirit Airlines for the route between San Diego and Illinois. 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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Spirit Airlines flights heading from San Diego to Illinois. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Tue 6/49:12 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop7h 24mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/1110:01 pmORD - SAN
1 stop12h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/7$76
Tue 6/48:41 amSAN - ORD
1 stop12h 52mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/1110:01 pmORD - SAN
1 stop12h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/7$87
Tue 5/218:41 amSAN - ORD
1 stop12h 48mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/295:50 pmORD - SAN
1 stop6h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/7$99
Tue 6/48:41 amSAN - ORD
2 stops34h 06mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/1110:01 pmORD - SAN
1 stop12h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/7$100
Tue 5/289:12 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop7h 18mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/410:52 pmORD - SAN
1 stop13h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/7$102
Tue 5/218:41 amSAN - ORD
1 stop12h 48mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/295:50 pmORD - SAN
1 stop6h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/7$104
Tue 6/49:12 pmSAN - ORD
2 stops24h 38mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/1110:01 pmORD - SAN
1 stop12h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/7$114
Tue 6/48:41 amSAN - ORD
1 stop12h 52mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/512:32 pmORD - SAN
1 stop9h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/7$117
Wed 6/58:14 amSAN - ORD
1 stop13h 36mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/129:19 amORD - SAN
1 stop15h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/6$120
Cheap Frontier flights from San Diego to Illinois
Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Frontier for the route between San Diego and Illinois. 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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Frontier flights traveling from San Diego to Illinois. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Tue 5/218:54 amSAN - MDW
1 stop9h 01mFrontier
Wed 5/295:01 amMDW - SAN
1 stop13h 03mFrontier
Deal found 5/7$125
Wed 5/228:21 pmSAN - MDW
1 stop7h 29mFrontier
Sat 5/2510:01 pmMDW - SAN
1 stop11h 03mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$129
Wed 6/52:52 pmSAN - STL
1 stop5h 15mFrontier
Sat 6/157:29 pmSTL - SAN
1 stop14h 16mFrontier
Deal found 5/7$131
Tue 5/2110:26 amSAN - ORD
1 stop8h 49mFrontier
Wed 5/296:45 pmORD - SAN
1 stop14h 19mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$132
Tue 5/2110:26 amSAN - ORD
1 stop8h 49mFrontier
Sat 5/255:56 pmORD - SAN
1 stop15h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$133
Wed 5/228:21 pmSAN - MDW
1 stop7h 29mFrontier
Sat 5/2510:01 pmMDW - SAN
1 stop11h 03mFrontier
Deal found 5/7$134
Wed 6/52:52 pmSAN - STL
1 stop5h 15mFrontier
Thu 6/137:29 pmSTL - SAN
1 stop16h 05mFrontier
Deal found 5/7$135
Tue 8/132:29 pmSAN - STL
1 stop17h 08mFrontier
Tue 8/2010:32 pmSTL - SAN
1 stop9h 52mFrontier
Deal found 5/7$136
Wed 5/228:21 pmSAN - MDW
1 stop7h 29mFrontier
Tue 5/289:10 pmMDW - SAN
1 stop17h 32mFrontier
Deal found 5/6$138
Cheap San Diego to Illinois flights in May & June 2024
Find cheap flight options from San Diego to Illinois specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Prices were last updated on May 8, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Illinois in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 6/49:12 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop7h 24mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/1110:01 pmORD - SAN
1 stop12h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/7$76
Tue 6/48:41 amSAN - ORD
1 stop12h 52mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/1110:01 pmORD - SAN
1 stop12h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/7$87
Wed 6/52:52 pmSAN - STL
1 stop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/121:55 pmSTL - SAN
1 stop10h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$94
Tue 5/218:41 amSAN - ORD
1 stop12h 48mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/295:50 pmORD - SAN
1 stop6h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/7$99
Tue 6/48:41 amSAN - ORD
2 stops34h 06mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/1110:01 pmORD - SAN
1 stop12h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/7$100
Tue 5/289:12 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop7h 18mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/410:52 pmORD - SAN
1 stop13h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/7$102
Wed 6/52:52 pmSAN - STL
1 stop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/121:55 pmSTL - SAN
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$103
Tue 5/218:41 amSAN - ORD
1 stop12h 48mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/295:50 pmORD - SAN
1 stop6h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/7$104
Sat 6/18:21 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop6h 39mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/410:52 pmORD - SAN
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$112
San Diego to Illinois 2024 flight deals
Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Diego and Illinois in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Illinois in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 6/49:12 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop7h 24mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/1110:01 pmORD - SAN
1 stop12h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/7$76
Tue 6/48:41 amSAN - ORD
1 stop12h 52mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/1110:01 pmORD - SAN
1 stop12h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/7$87
Wed 6/52:52 pmSAN - STL
1 stop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/121:55 pmSTL - SAN
1 stop10h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$94
Tue 5/218:41 amSAN - ORD
1 stop12h 48mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/295:50 pmORD - SAN
1 stop6h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/7$99
Tue 6/48:41 amSAN - ORD
2 stops34h 06mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/1110:01 pmORD - SAN
1 stop12h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/7$100
Tue 5/289:12 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop7h 18mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/410:52 pmORD - SAN
1 stop13h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/7$102
Wed 6/52:52 pmSAN - STL
1 stop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/121:55 pmSTL - SAN
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$103
Tue 5/218:41 amSAN - ORD
1 stop12h 48mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/295:50 pmORD - SAN
1 stop6h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/7$104
Sat 6/18:21 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop6h 39mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/410:52 pmORD - SAN
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$112
Non-stop flights to Illinois from San Diego
Discover non-stop flight options from San Diego to Illinois. 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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
For a quicker trip, book one of these direct flights from San Diego to Illinois. Users seeking other options on flights from San Diego to Illinois should update the search form at the top of the page.
Tue 6/44:45 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/113:59 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$369
Wed 7/3110:48 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/106:47 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$370
Tue 5/288:00 amSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/48:55 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$371
Tue 8/66:15 amSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/104:55 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$372
Sat 6/18:00 amSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/114:51 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$380
Tue 8/66:15 amSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/128:20 amORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$385
Thu 8/110:48 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/1010:05 amORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$386
Thu 8/110:48 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/36:49 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$388
Fri 5/318:00 amSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/38:55 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$389
San Diego to Illinois flights leaving soon
Find last-minute flight options from San Diego to Illinois 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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from San Diego to Illinois should consider booking one of these fares. Tip: verify your flight details before completing your reservation.
Tue 5/218:41 amSAN - ORD
1 stop12h 48mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/295:50 pmORD - SAN
1 stop6h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/7$99
Tue 5/218:41 amSAN - ORD
1 stop12h 48mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/295:50 pmORD - SAN
1 stop6h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/7$104
Tue 5/218:41 amSAN - ORD
1 stop12h 48mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/295:50 pmORD - SAN
2 stops22h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/7$124
Tue 5/218:54 amSAN - MDW
1 stop9h 01mFrontier
Wed 5/295:01 amMDW - SAN
1 stop13h 03mFrontier
Deal found 5/7$125
Wed 5/154:07 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop6h 49mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/410:52 pmORD - SAN
1 stop11h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$129
Wed 5/228:21 pmSAN - MDW
1 stop7h 29mFrontier
Sat 5/2510:01 pmMDW - SAN
1 stop11h 03mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$129
Tue 5/2110:26 amSAN - ORD
1 stop8h 49mFrontier
Wed 5/296:45 pmORD - SAN
1 stop14h 19mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$132
Wed 5/228:21 pmSAN - MDW
1 stop7h 29mFrontier
Wed 5/295:01 amMDW - SAN
1 stop13h 03mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$132
Tue 5/2110:26 amSAN - ORD
1 stop8h 49mFrontier
Sat 5/255:56 pmORD - SAN
1 stop15h 08mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$133
One-way flights to Illinois from San Diego
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Illinois. 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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from San Diego to Illinois. Users can also find round-trip San Diego to Illinois flights by using the search form above.
Tue 5/219:12 pmSAN - STL
1 stop11h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/7$39
Wed 6/58:14 amSAN - ORD
1 stop13h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/7$45
Wed 6/58:14 amSAN - ORD
1 stop13h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/8$46
Tue 5/218:41 amSAN - ORD
1 stop12h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/7$47
Tue 5/212:38 pmSAN - STL
1 stop18h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/7$53
Tue 5/218:54 amSAN - MDW
1 stop9h 01mFrontier
Deal found 5/7$56
Thu 5/232:08 pmSAN - STL
1 stop5h 58mFrontier
Deal found 5/8$56
Tue 6/259:19 pmSAN - STL
1 stop13h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/7$57
Tue 6/48:41 amSAN - ORD
2 stops34h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/7$59
Find flights from San Diego to Illinois within your budget
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Illinois 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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
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$76 - $256
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San DiegoChicago O'Hare Intl
SAN - ORD
SANORD
San Diego
Tue 6/4
1 stop7h 24m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 6/11
1 stop12h 33m
$76
San DiegoChicago O'Hare Intl
SAN - ORD
SANORD
San Diego
Tue 6/4
1 stop12h 52m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 6/11
1 stop12h 33m
$87
San DiegoLambert-St Louis
SAN - STL
SANSTL
San Diego
Wed 6/5
1 stop5h 15m
Lambert-St Louis
Wed 6/12
1 stop10h 32m
$94
San DiegoChicago O'Hare Intl
SAN - ORD
SANORD
San Diego
Tue 5/21
1 stop12h 48m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 5/29
1 stop6h 35m
$99
San DiegoChicago O'Hare Intl
SAN - ORD
SANORD
San Diego
Tue 6/4
2 stops34h 06m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 6/11
1 stop12h 33m
$100
San DiegoLambert-St Louis
SAN - STL
SANSTL
San Diego
Wed 6/5
1 stop5h 15m
Lambert-St Louis
Wed 6/12
1 stop8h 35m
$103
San DiegoChicago O'Hare Intl
SAN - ORD
SANORD
San Diego
Sat 6/1
1 stop6h 39m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 6/4
1 stop13h 10m
$112
San DiegoChicago Midway
SAN - MDW
SANMDW
San Diego
Tue 5/21
1 stop9h 01m
Chicago Midway
Wed 5/29
1 stop13h 03m
$125
San DiegoLambert-St Louis
SAN - STL
SANSTL
San Diego
Fri 6/14
1 stop5h 43m
Lambert-St Louis
Sat 6/22
1 stop9h 51m
$256
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Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated May 8, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to Illinois, see what other customers have to say about Spirit Airlines, Frontier and Delta. 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
6,075 reviews
Overall
8.2
Boarding
8.3
Comfort
8.1
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 10
I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.
Southwest
6,075 reviews
Southwest
6,075 reviews
Overall
8.2
Boarding
8.3
Comfort
8.1
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 10
I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.
9,141 reviews
Southwest
6,075 reviews
Overall
8.2
Boarding
8.3
Comfort
8.1
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 10
I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.
10,789 reviews
Southwest
6,075 reviews
Overall
8.2
Boarding
8.3
Comfort
8.1
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 10
I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.
2,945 reviews
Southwest
6,075 reviews
Overall
8.2
Boarding
8.3
Comfort
8.1
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 10
I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.
11,043 reviews
Southwest
6,075 reviews
Overall
8.2
Boarding
8.3
Comfort
8.1
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.8
Crew
8.7
Reviews
1 / 10
I was very relaxed and calm so I took a brief nap. The flight was pretty smooth.
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Top 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Illinois
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Hourly flight availability from San Diego to Illinois
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| 1%of flight departures | Early morningMidnight to 6 am |
|---|---|
| 69%of flight departures | Morning6 am to noon |
| 24%of flight departures | AfternoonNoon to 6 pm |
| 6%of flight departures | Evening6 pm to midnight |
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