Cheap flights from Illinois (IL) to San Diego (SAN)

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From Illinois to San Diego

Are flight prices decreasing from Illinois to San Diego 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 Illinois and San Diego 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.

What safety measures are being taken by airlines flying from Illinois to San Diego to control the spread of COVID-19?

Airlines globally have implemented additional safety measures to accommodate you. Alaska Airlines is one of them. Some of the new policies that have been implemented to accommodate travelers flying from Illinois to San Diego are improved sanitation, HEPA filters, mask requirements, social distance seating (for a limited time), and pre-flight testing for antibodies and symptoms. Policies will vary by airline.

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

Some of our airline partners flying from Illinois to San Diego have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like Spirit Airlines with this kind of flexibility.

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

Most people fly into San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight to San Diego from Illinois. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center.

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

Yes, there are multiple flights from Illinois to San Diego for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $118, but on average you can expect to pay $132.

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

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Illinois to San Diego under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Illinois to San Diego is less than $135.

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

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

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

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

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

Before booking your flight from Illinois to San Diego check out the most popular airlines for this route: Major Airline, American Airlines or Alaska Airlines.

What are the most popular routes from Illinois to San Diego?

When deciding which route to take from Illinois to San Diego consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Diego, Chicago Midway - San Diego or Lambert-St Louis - San Diego as they are the most popular.

What are the cheapest Flights from Illinois to San Diego?

On average you can expect to pay $572 for a flight from Illinois to San Diego. The cheapest flight overall is $81 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Diego) is currently priced at $124.

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

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Illinois to San Diego are Japan Airlines (100%), LOT (100%) and Finnair (100%).

How long is the flight from Illinois to San Diego?

A quick flight from Illinois to San Diego can take about 4h 20m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $151. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

Spirit Airlines, at $118, was found to be the cheapest airline from Illinois to San Diego. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Frontier.

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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $59 on Spirit Airlines. Another option is Frontier, who have fights from $69.