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$133+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to San Diego (SAN)

ORD — SAN
Dec 11 — Dec 181
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Diego are usually found in February or April, booked 50 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to San Diego

Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to San Diego

Fri 12/117:25 am -
1 stop18h 33m
Mon 12/148:57 am -
1 stop18h 04m
Deal found 11/7$258
Wed 12/97:25 am -
1 stop18h 33m
Tue 12/158:57 am -
1 stop18h 04m
Deal found 11/7$259
Tue 12/16:21 am -
1 stop7h 16m
Sat 12/58:57 am -
1 stop18h 04m
Deal found 11/11$260
Thu 12/107:25 am -
1 stop28h 54m
Tue 12/158:57 am -
2 stops29h 36m
Deal found 11/6$261
Sat 12/57:25 am -
1 stop18h 33m
Tue 12/158:57 am -
2 stops29h 36m
Deal found 11/6$262
Wed 12/26:21 am -
1 stop7h 16m
Mon 12/76:30 am -
1 stop16h 24m
Deal found 11/9$265
Tue 12/87:25 am -
1 stop18h 33m
Wed 12/911:14 am -
1 stop11h 40m
Deal found 11/9$267
Wed 12/26:21 am -
1 stop7h 16m
Fri 12/411:16 am -
1 stop11h 37m
Deal found 11/9$268
Tue 12/16:21 am -
1 stop7h 16m
Wed 12/911:14 am -
1 stop11h 40m
Deal found 11/7$269

Find flight deals from O'Hare Intl to San Diego

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$258
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$133
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$355

Good round-trip deal

$306 or less

Good one-way deal

$163 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago O'Hare Intl-San Diego flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago O'Hare Intl-San Diego flights.
From Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Diego
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Diego.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Diego.

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ChicagoSan Diego

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SAN San Diego

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/31

7:40 am-10:19 am

Nonstop4h 39m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$194

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SAN San Diego

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/21

8:02 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop4h 38m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$194

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SAN San Diego

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/24

7:26 am-10:07 am

Nonstop4h 41m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$194

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SAN San Diego

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/19

8:02 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop4h 38m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$194

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SAN San Diego

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/31

8:45 am-11:21 am

Nonstop4h 36m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$194

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SAN San Diego

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/16

7:57 pm-10:43 pm

Nonstop4h 46m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$194
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SAN San Diego

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/28

7:00 am-9:27 am

Nonstop4h 27m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$194

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SAN San Diego

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/15

7:55 pm-10:37 pm

Nonstop4h 42m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$194

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SAN San Diego

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/26

7:00 am-9:29 am

Nonstop4h 29m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$194

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SAN San Diego

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/18

8:50 am-11:36 am

Nonstop4h 46m

San Diego

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$194

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Compare providers for flights from O'Hare Intl to San Diego

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from O'Hare Intl to San Diego in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
WAYAPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from O'Hare Intl to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Diego

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Diego?

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 49 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Diego?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Diego (average of $263). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $369). 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.

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

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Diego in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 7% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Diego?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Diego flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Diego?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Diego flights typically cost between $296 and $465 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $258 on Frontier (Dec 11-Dec 14).

The best insider tips for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Diego flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Diego trip
Our travel experts
Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Diego have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Diego. You should not have trouble finding flights to San Diego from Chicago O'Hare Intl; the airport handles an average of 35 inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the San Diego airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl. It is only a 2.6 mi journey from San Diego (SAN) to San Diego’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Diego?

    Departing from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Diego will take you 4h 37m. There are 1719 mi between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and San Diego. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Diego round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($124), Hawaiian Airlines ($153), and Alaska Airlines ($157) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Diego. These flights start at 62% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Diego one-way?

    $78 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $88 and $89, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Diego?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Diego are Porter Airlines (77%), Japan Airlines (75%) and Qatar Airways (68%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Diego?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $105. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Diego) can be booked for $277 on average, our data indicates $675 when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to San Diego?

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Diego?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Diego (average of $263). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $369). 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to San Diego

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$124Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$153Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$157Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$167Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$170Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$186Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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