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San Diego International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from AU$ 134 and round-trip from AU$ 232. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SAN 07:00
        4h 25m
        Direct
        ORD 13:25
        San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Oct 7 | Alaska Airlines
        MDW 20:55
        4h 20m
        Direct
        SAN 23:15
        Chicago - San Diego | Wed, Oct 14 |
        AU$ 282 AU$ 317
        11% off
        11% off
        AU$ 317 AU$ 282
      • SAN 07:00
        4h 25m
        Direct
        ORD 13:25
        San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Oct 6 | Alaska Airlines
        MDW 20:55
        4h 20m
        Direct
        SAN 23:15
        Chicago - San Diego | Tue, Oct 13 |
        AU$ 282 AU$ 317
        11% off
        11% off
        AU$ 317 AU$ 282
      • SAN 09:03
        8h 38m
        1 stop
        ORD 19:41
        San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Sep 26 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 06:30
        19h 21m
        1 stop
        SAN 23:51
        Chicago - San Diego | Sat, Oct 3 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 232 AU$ 317
        27% off
        27% off
        AU$ 317 AU$ 232
      • SAN 21:03
        6h 35m
        1 stop
        ORD 05:38
        San Diego - Chicago | Thu, Sep 24 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 06:30
        19h 21m
        1 stop
        SAN 23:51
        Chicago - San Diego | Sat, Sep 26 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 241
        24% off
        AU$ 317 AU$ 241
      • SAN 21:03
        6h 35m
        1 stop
        ORD 05:38
        San Diego - Chicago | Thu, Sep 17 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 06:30
        11h 28m
        1 stop
        SAN 15:58
        Chicago - San Diego | Sat, Sep 19 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 241
        24% off
        AU$ 317 AU$ 241
      • SAN 06:25
        15h 58m
        1 stop
        ORD 00:23
        San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Sep 29 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 06:30
        19h 21m
        1 stop
        SAN 23:51
        Chicago - San Diego | Sat, Oct 3 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 242
        24% off
        AU$ 317 AU$ 242
      • SAN 09:03
        8h 38m
        1 stop
        ORD 19:41
        San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Sep 19 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 20:55
        22h 4m
        1 stop
        SAN 16:59
        Chicago - San Diego | Mon, Sep 21 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 244
        23% off
        AU$ 317 AU$ 244
      • SAN 06:25
        15h 58m
        1 stop
        ORD 00:23
        San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Sep 22 | Frontier Airlines
        MDW 12:54
        7h 6m
        1 stop
        SAN 18:00
        Chicago - San Diego | Mon, Sep 28 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 244
        23% off
        AU$ 317 AU$ 244
      • SAN 21:03
        6h 35m
        1 stop
        ORD 05:38
        San Diego - Chicago | Mon, Sep 28 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 06:30
        11h 28m
        1 stop
        SAN 15:58
        Chicago - San Diego | Sat, Oct 3 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 245
        23% off
        AU$ 317 AU$ 245
      • SAN 06:25
        15h 59m
        1 stop
        ORD 00:24
        San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Oct 21 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 22:40
        27h 19m
        1 stop
        SAN 23:59
        Chicago - San Diego | Thu, Oct 29 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 245
        23% off
        AU$ 317 AU$ 245
      • SAN 06:25
        29h 11m
        1 stop
        ORD 13:36
        San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Sep 5 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 20:55
        22h 4m
        1 stop
        SAN 16:59
        Chicago - San Diego | Fri, Sep 11 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 251
        21% off
        AU$ 317 AU$ 251
      • SAN 06:25
        15h 58m
        1 stop
        ORD 00:23
        San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Sep 30 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 06:30
        11h 28m
        1 stop
        SAN 15:58
        Chicago - San Diego | Sat, Oct 3 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 257
        19% off
        AU$ 317 AU$ 257
      • SAN 07:03
        4h 19m
        Direct
        ORD 13:22
        San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Sep 26 | Alaska Airlines
        ORD 06:30
        19h 21m
        1 stop
        SAN 23:51
        Chicago - San Diego | Sat, Oct 3 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 277
        13% off
        AU$ 317 AU$ 277
      • SAN 07:03
        4h 19m
        Direct
        ORD 13:22
        San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Sep 22 | Alaska Airlines
        MDW 12:54
        7h 6m
        1 stop
        SAN 18:00
        Chicago - San Diego | Mon, Sep 28 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 282
        11% off
        AU$ 317 AU$ 282
      • SAN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 14:00
        San Diego - Chicago | Sun, Aug 30 | Normal Airline
        CHI 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SAN 16:00
        Chicago - San Diego | Tue, Sep 1 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SAN 13:03
        4h 18m
        Direct
        ORD 19:21
        San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Sep 15 | Alaska Airlines
        AU$ 146 AU$ 168
        13% off
        13% off
        AU$ 168 AU$ 146
      • SAN 13:03
        4h 18m
        Direct
        ORD 19:21
        San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Sep 19 | Alaska Airlines
        AU$ 146 AU$ 168
        13% off
        13% off
        AU$ 168 AU$ 146
      • SAN 13:03
        4h 18m
        Direct
        ORD 19:21
        San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Sep 23 | Alaska Airlines
        AU$ 146 AU$ 168
        13% off
        13% off
        AU$ 168 AU$ 146
      • SAN 13:03
        4h 18m
        Direct
        ORD 19:21
        San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Sep 30 | Alaska Airlines
        AU$ 147
        13% off
        AU$ 168 AU$ 147
      • SAN 13:03
        4h 18m
        Direct
        ORD 19:21
        San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Sep 8 | Alaska Airlines
        AU$ 147
        13% off
        AU$ 168 AU$ 147
      • SAN 20:32
        11h 29m
        1 stop
        ORD 10:01
        San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Sep 22 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 134
        20% off
        AU$ 168 AU$ 134
      • SAN 21:03
        6h 35m
        1 stop
        ORD 05:38
        San Diego - Chicago | Thu, Sep 24 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 139
        17% off
        AU$ 168 AU$ 139
      • SAN 21:03
        6h 35m
        1 stop
        ORD 05:38
        San Diego - Chicago | Thu, Sep 10 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 141
        16% off
        AU$ 168 AU$ 141
      • SAN 06:25
        15h 58m
        1 stop
        ORD 00:23
        San Diego - Chicago | Fri, Oct 2 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 142
        15% off
        AU$ 168 AU$ 142
      • SAN 06:25
        15h 59m
        1 stop
        ORD 00:24
        San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Oct 17 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 144
        14% off
        AU$ 168 AU$ 144
      • SAN 09:03
        8h 38m
        1 stop
        ORD 19:41
        San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Oct 3 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 146
        13% off
        AU$ 168 AU$ 146
      • SAN 06:25
        15h 58m
        1 stop
        ORD 00:23
        San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Sep 16 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 149
        11% off
        AU$ 168 AU$ 149
      • SAN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 14:00
        San Diego - Chicago | Sun, Aug 30 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare International Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest data.

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare International Airport, the best time to buy is in September, with an average price of AU$ 163. You’ll want to avoid April, when the average price can reach as high as AU$ 360.

AU$ 360
AU$ 262
AU$ 163
AU$ 65
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 228
    Aug
  • AU$ 163
    Sep
  • AU$ 240
    Oct
  • AU$ 214
    Nov
  • AU$ 185
    Dec
  • AU$ 320
    Jan
  • AU$ 223
    Feb
  • AU$ 267
    Mar
  • AU$ 360
    Apr
  • AU$ 350
    May
  • AU$ 301
    Jun
  • AU$ 309
    Jul

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare International Airport is Thursday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Sunday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

AU$ 300
AU$ 253
AU$ 206
AU$ 159
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 256
    Mon
  • AU$ 283
    Tue
  • AU$ 261
    Wed
  • AU$ 206
    Thu
  • AU$ 295
    Fri
  • AU$ 265
    Sat
  • AU$ 300
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare International Airport is Frontier Airlines (from AU$ 125) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Frontier Airlines
From AU$ 125
Alaska Airlines
From AU$ 147
American Airlines
From AU$ 152
Delta Air Lines
From AU$ 161
United Airlines
From AU$ 181
Jetblue Airways
From AU$ 385

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What is the flight schedule from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare International Airport?

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AA2065

    San Diego International Airport

    22:46

    SAN

    4h 14m

    05:00

    ORD

    S M T W T F S
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  2. AS1493

    San Diego International Airport

    17:32

    SAN

    4h 17m

    23:49

    ORD

    S - - W T - S
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  3. AS1478

    San Diego International Airport

    12:41

    SAN

    4h 18m

    18:59

    ORD

    S M T W T F S
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  4. AA2343

    San Diego International Airport

    09:48

    SAN

    4h 35m

    16:23

    ORD

    S M T W T F S
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  5. F91326

    San Diego International Airport

    20:32

    SAN

    1h 33m

    Direct

    22:05

    LAS

    S - - W T - S
    Search

  6. F92146

    Harry Reid International Airport

    23:29

    LAS

    3h 48m

    Direct

    05:17

    ORD

    S - - W T - S

  7. DL754

    San Diego International Airport

    06:15

    SAN

    4h 28m

    Direct

    13:43

    DTW

    S M T W T F S
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  8. DL2358

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    15:50

    DTW

    1h 27m

    Direct

    16:17

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  9. DL2134

    San Diego International Airport

    06:25

    SAN

    3h 46m

    Direct

    12:11

    MSP

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  10. DL1306

    Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport

    15:20

    MSP

    1h 39m

    Direct

    16:59

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  11. DL3716

    San Diego International Airport

    10:55

    SAN

    1h 18m

    Direct

    12:13

    LAX

    S M T W T F S
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  12. DL1634

    Los Angeles International Airport

    18:15

    LAX

    4h

    Direct

    00:15

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  13. F91426

    San Diego International Airport

    09:32

    SAN

    3h 19m

    Direct

    14:51

    DFW

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  14. F93242

    Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    16:28

    DFW

    2h 40m

    Direct

    19:08

    ORD

    - M T W - - S

  15. DL3743

    San Diego International Airport

    06:15

    SAN

    1h 21m

    Direct

    07:36

    LAX

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  16. DL2368

    Los Angeles International Airport

    11:15

    LAX

    4h 6m

    Direct

    17:21

    ORD

    S M T W T - S
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About San Diego International Airport and O'Hare International Airport

Learn about San Diego International Airport (SAN) and O'Hare International Airport (ORD) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 2,771.81km
Cheapest one-way ticket price AU$ 134
Cheapest return ticket price AU$ 232

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

  • How long is the flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)?

    It takes around 4 hours 32 minutes to fly from San Diego International Airport (san) to O'Hare International Airport(ord).
  • There are around 12 daily flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
  • Tickets cost around AU$ 186 in October, making it the cheapest month to book. San Diego International Airport (SAN) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AU$ 287 in August, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from San Diego International Airport (SAN) at 07:00 and arrives in O'Hare International Airport (ORD) at 12:55.
    • The distance from O'Hare International Airport to downtown is about 25km, by taxi about 40 minutes.
    • The distance from Chicago Midway International Airport to downtown is about 14km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is Chicago Midway International Airport. The distance is around 25km.
  • American Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 4181 flights per month.
  • Enter San Diego International Airport and O'Hare International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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