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Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        ORD 7:00 AM
        4h 28m
        Nonstop
        SAN 9:28 AM
        Chicago - San Diego | Sun, Jun 7 | United Airlines
        SAN 10:40 PM
        4h 9m
        Nonstop
        ORD 4:49 AM
        San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Jun 10 | United Airlines
        NZD 415 NZD 540
        23% off
        23% off
        NZD 540 NZD 415
      • ORD 9:17 PM
        4h 31m
        Nonstop
        SAN 11:48 PM
        Chicago - San Diego | Sun, Jun 7 | American Airlines
        SAN 7:00 AM
        4h 14m
        Nonstop
        ORD 1:14 PM
        San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Jun 10 | Alaska Airlines
        NZD 418 NZD 540
        23% off
        23% off
        NZD 540 NZD 418
      • ORD 12:38 PM
        8h 12m
        1 stop
        SAN 6:50 PM
        Chicago - San Diego | Wed, Jun 10 | Frontier Airlines
        SAN 8:29 PM
        7h 3m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:32 AM
        San Diego - Chicago | Fri, Jun 12 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 388 NZD 540
        28% off
        28% off
        NZD 540 NZD 388
      • ORD 9:00 AM
        4h 37m
        Nonstop
        SAN 11:37 AM
        Chicago - San Diego | Wed, Jun 10 | Alaska Airlines
        SAN 8:29 PM
        7h 3m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:32 AM
        San Diego - Chicago | Fri, Jun 12 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 392
        27% off
        NZD 540 NZD 392
      • ORD 6:45 AM
        4h 30m
        Nonstop
        SAN 9:15 AM
        Chicago - San Diego | Wed, Jun 10 | American Airlines
        SAN 8:29 PM
        7h 3m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:32 AM
        San Diego - Chicago | Fri, Jun 12 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 397
        26% off
        NZD 540 NZD 397
      • ORD 7:45 AM
        6h 32m
        1 stop
        SAN 12:17 PM
        Chicago - San Diego | Wed, Jun 10 | Delta Air Lines
        SAN 8:29 PM
        7h 3m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:32 AM
        San Diego - Chicago | Fri, Jun 12 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 408
        24% off
        NZD 540 NZD 408
      • ORD 5:00 PM
        6h 55m
        1 stop
        SAN 9:55 PM
        Chicago - San Diego | Sun, Jun 7 | Delta Air Lines
        SAN 7:00 AM
        4h 14m
        Nonstop
        ORD 1:14 PM
        San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Jun 10 | Alaska Airlines
        NZD 425
        21% off
        NZD 540 NZD 425
      • ORD 7:59 PM
        4h 37m
        Nonstop
        SAN 10:36 PM
        Chicago - San Diego | Sun, Jun 7 | Alaska Airlines
        SAN 6:25 AM
        6h 50m
        1 stop
        MDW 3:15 PM
        San Diego - Chicago | Sun, Jun 14 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 428
        21% off
        NZD 540 NZD 428
      • ORD 9:37 PM
        13h 5m
        1 stop
        SAN 8:42 AM
        Chicago - San Diego | Sun, Jun 7 | Frontier Airlines
        SAN 9:37 AM
        9h 6m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:43 PM
        San Diego - Chicago | Sun, Jun 14 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 431
        20% off
        NZD 540 NZD 431
      • ORD 9:48 PM
        12h 54m
        1 stop
        SAN 8:42 AM
        Chicago - San Diego | Sat, Jul 4 | Frontier Airlines
        SAN 10:00 AM
        8h 52m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:52 PM
        San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Jul 8 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 437
        19% off
        NZD 540 NZD 437
      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SAN 2:00 PM
        Chicago - San Diego | Wed, Jun 3 | Normal Airline
        SAN 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CHI 4:00 PM
        San Diego - Chicago | Fri, Jun 5 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        ORD 8:05 PM
        4h 29m
        Nonstop
        SAN 10:34 PM
        Chicago - San Diego | Wed, Jun 10 | United Airlines
        NZD 201 NZD 273
        26% off
        26% off
        NZD 273 NZD 201
      • ORD 9:00 AM
        4h 37m
        Nonstop
        SAN 11:37 AM
        Chicago - San Diego | Wed, Jun 10 | Alaska Airlines
        NZD 218 NZD 273
        20% off
        20% off
        NZD 273 NZD 218
      • ORD 7:15 AM
        15h 43m
        1 stop
        SAN 8:58 PM
        Chicago - San Diego | Wed, Jul 15 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 188 NZD 273
        31% off
        31% off
        NZD 273 NZD 188
      • ORD 9:48 PM
        28h 5m
        1 stop
        SAN 11:53 PM
        Chicago - San Diego | Wed, Jun 24 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 188
        31% off
        NZD 273 NZD 188
      • ORD 9:48 PM
        28h 5m
        1 stop
        SAN 11:53 PM
        Chicago - San Diego | Sat, Jul 4 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 215
        21% off
        NZD 273 NZD 215
      • ORD 11:30 AM
        8h 51m
        1 stop
        SAN 6:21 PM
        Chicago - San Diego | Wed, Jun 10 | Delta Air Lines
        NZD 218
        20% off
        NZD 273 NZD 218
      • ORD 7:12 AM
        15h 46m
        1 stop
        SAN 8:58 PM
        Chicago - San Diego | Wed, Jun 10 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 219
        20% off
        NZD 273 NZD 219
      • ORD 7:20 AM
        27h 28m
        1 stop
        SAN 8:48 AM
        Chicago - San Diego | Thu, Jun 18 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 220
        19% off
        NZD 273 NZD 220
      • ORD 9:37 PM
        28h 13m
        1 stop
        SAN 11:50 PM
        Chicago - San Diego | Fri, Jun 5 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 220
        19% off
        NZD 273 NZD 220
      • ORD 9:57 PM
        27h 54m
        1 stop
        SAN 11:51 PM
        Chicago - San Diego | Tue, Jul 14 | Frontier Airlines
        NZD 221
        19% off
        NZD 273 NZD 221
      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SAN 2:00 PM
        Chicago - San Diego | Wed, Jun 3 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport are based on average airline prices for the next 3 months, according to Trip.com’s latest data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport

Which month has the lowest one-way flight price from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport?

The data is based on the average one-way flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for low one-way flight fares from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport, the best time to book is in September, with an average price of NZD 180. Try to avoid June, when prices are highest, averaging around NZD 402.

NZD 402
NZD 291
NZD 180
NZD 69
    Cheapest
  • NZD 402
    Jun
  • NZD 270
    Jul
  • NZD 293
    Aug
  • NZD 180
    Sep
  • NZD 277
    Oct
  • NZD 340
    Nov
  • NZD 394
    Dec
  • NZD 293
    Jan
  • NZD 202
    Feb
  • NZD 353
    Mar
  • NZD 316
    Apr
  • NZD 314
    May

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

The data is based on the average flight prices on Trip.com from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport across different days of the week over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport is usually Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Sunday, as prices are usually the highest on that day.

NZD 520
NZD 357
NZD 193
NZD 30
  • NZD 304
    Mon
  • NZD 193
    Tue
  • NZD 195
    Wed
  • NZD 331
    Thu
  • NZD 337
    Fri
  • NZD 363
    Sat
  • NZD 520
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport

See which airlines fly from Chicago to San Diego. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Frontier Airlines
From NZD 188
United Airlines
From NZD 201
Delta Air Lines
From NZD 218
Alaska Airlines
From NZD 218
American Airlines
From NZD 258
Sun Country Airlines
From NZD 413

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Flight Schedule from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport

Check the schedule for flights from Chicago to San Diego and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. UA1182

    Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    8:10 PM

    ORD

    4h 29m

    10:39 PM

    SAN

    S M T W T - S
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  2. AA2457

    Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    9:10 PM

    ORD

    4h 16m

    11:26 PM

    SAN

    S M T W T F S
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  3. AS1470

    Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    7:20 AM

    ORD

    4h 40m

    10:00 AM

    SAN

    S M T W T F S
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  4. AS1466

    Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    8:17 PM

    ORD

    4h 43m

    11:00 PM

    SAN

    S - - W T F S
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  5. UA2666

    Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    5:00 AM

    ORD

    2h 42m

    Nonstop

    6:42 AM

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
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  6. UA2309

    Denver International Airport

    8:00 AM

    DEN

    2h 17m

    Nonstop

    9:17 AM

    SAN

    S M T W T F S

  7. DL3673

    Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    11:30 AM

    ORD

    1h 26m

    Nonstop

    1:56 PM

    DTW

    S - - - - - S
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  8. DL369

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    4:30 PM

    DTW

    4h 57m

    Nonstop

    6:27 PM

    SAN

    S M T W T F S

  9. DL1716

    Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1:35 PM

    ORD

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    4:00 PM

    DTW

    S M T W T F S
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  10. DL700

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    7:50 PM

    DTW

    5h 2m

    Nonstop

    9:52 PM

    SAN

    S - - W T - S

  11. F91483

    Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    9:57 PM

    ORD

    3h

    Nonstop

    11:57 PM

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
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  12. F92421

    Denver International Airport

    3:35 PM

    DEN

    2h 27m

    Nonstop

    5:02 PM

    SAN

    S M T W T F S

  13. F91483

    Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    9:57 PM

    ORD

    3h

    Nonstop

    11:57 PM

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
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  14. F94989

    Denver International Airport

    10:29 PM

    DEN

    2h 22m

    Nonstop

    11:51 PM

    SAN

    S M T W T F S
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Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport Flights Info

Flight distance2,771.81 km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceNZD 188
Cheapest return ticket priceNZD 388

FAQs for Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport Flights

  • How long is a flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport?

    It takes around 4 hours 35 minutes to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ord) to San Diego International Airport (san).
  • There are around 8 daily flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN).
  • Tickets cost around NZD 347 in July, making it the cheapest month to book. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around NZD 395 in June, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from San Diego International Airport to downtown is about 3 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from McClellan-Palomar Airport to downtown is about 47 km. It takes about 1 hour by taxi.
  • United Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 5447 flights per month.

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