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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$ 140 and round-trip from AU$ 233. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SAN 07:00
        4h 25m
        Direct
        ORD 13:25
        San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Oct 13 | Alaska Airlines
        MDW 20:55
        4h 20m
        Direct
        SAN 23:15
        Chicago - San Diego | Tue, Oct 20 |
        AU$ 283 AU$ 702
        60% off
        60% off
        AU$ 702 AU$ 283
      • SAN 07:00
        4h 25m
        Direct
        ORD 13:25
        San Diego - Chicago | Mon, Oct 12 | Alaska Airlines
        MDW 20:55
        4h 20m
        Direct
        SAN 23:15
        Chicago - San Diego | Mon, Oct 19 |
        AU$ 284 AU$ 702
        60% off
        60% off
        AU$ 702 AU$ 284
      • SAN 09:03
        8h 38m
        1 stop
        ORD 19:41
        San Diego - Chicago | Fri, Oct 2 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 06:30
        19h 21m
        1 stop
        SAN 23:51
        Chicago - San Diego | Fri, Oct 9 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 233 AU$ 702
        67% off
        67% off
        AU$ 702 AU$ 233
      • SAN 21:03
        6h 35m
        1 stop
        ORD 05:38
        San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Sep 30 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 06:30
        19h 21m
        1 stop
        SAN 23:51
        Chicago - San Diego | Fri, Oct 2 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 242
        66% off
        AU$ 702 AU$ 242
      • SAN 09:03
        8h 38m
        1 stop
        ORD 19:41
        San Diego - Chicago | Fri, Sep 25 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 20:55
        22h 4m
        1 stop
        SAN 16:59
        Chicago - San Diego | Sun, Sep 27 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 245
        65% off
        AU$ 702 AU$ 245
      • SAN 06:25
        15h 58m
        1 stop
        ORD 00:23
        San Diego - Chicago | Mon, Sep 28 | Frontier Airlines
        MDW 12:54
        7h 6m
        1 stop
        SAN 18:00
        Chicago - San Diego | Sun, Oct 4 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 245
        65% off
        AU$ 702 AU$ 245
      • SAN 21:03
        6h 35m
        1 stop
        ORD 05:38
        San Diego - Chicago | Sun, Oct 4 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 06:30
        11h 28m
        1 stop
        SAN 15:58
        Chicago - San Diego | Fri, Oct 9 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 246
        65% off
        AU$ 702 AU$ 246
      • SAN 06:25
        15h 59m
        1 stop
        ORD 00:24
        San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Oct 27 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 22:40
        27h 19m
        1 stop
        SAN 23:59
        Chicago - San Diego | Wed, Nov 4 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 246
        65% off
        AU$ 702 AU$ 246
      • SAN 06:25
        15h 58m
        1 stop
        ORD 00:23
        San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Oct 6 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 06:30
        11h 28m
        1 stop
        SAN 15:58
        Chicago - San Diego | Fri, Oct 9 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 259
        63% off
        AU$ 702 AU$ 259
      • SAN 07:03
        4h 19m
        Direct
        ORD 13:22
        San Diego - Chicago | Fri, Oct 2 | Alaska Airlines
        ORD 06:30
        19h 21m
        1 stop
        SAN 23:51
        Chicago - San Diego | Fri, Oct 9 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 278
        60% off
        AU$ 702 AU$ 278
      • SAN 07:03
        4h 19m
        Direct
        ORD 13:22
        San Diego - Chicago | Mon, Sep 28 | Alaska Airlines
        MDW 12:54
        7h 6m
        1 stop
        SAN 18:00
        Chicago - San Diego | Sun, Oct 4 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 283
        60% off
        AU$ 702 AU$ 283
      • SAN 21:03
        6h 35m
        1 stop
        ORD 05:38
        San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Sep 23 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 06:30
        11h 28m
        1 stop
        SAN 15:58
        Chicago - San Diego | Fri, Sep 25 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 533
        24% off
        AU$ 702 AU$ 533
      • SAN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 14:00
        San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal Airline
        CHI 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SAN 16:00
        Chicago - San Diego | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SAN 13:03
        4h 18m
        Direct
        ORD 19:21
        San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Oct 6 | Alaska Airlines
        AU$ 148 AU$ 207
        28% off
        28% off
        AU$ 207 AU$ 148
      • SAN 12:41
        4h 18m
        Direct
        ORD 18:59
        San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Nov 10 | Alaska Airlines
        AU$ 148 AU$ 207
        28% off
        28% off
        AU$ 207 AU$ 148
      • SAN 22:40
        4h 9m
        Direct
        ORD 04:49
        San Diego - Chicago | Fri, Nov 13 | American Airlines
        AU$ 152 AU$ 207
        27% off
        27% off
        AU$ 207 AU$ 152
      • SAN 22:40
        4h 9m
        Direct
        ORD 04:49
        San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Nov 10 | American Airlines
        AU$ 153
        26% off
        AU$ 207 AU$ 153
      • SAN 17:43
        4h 16m
        Direct
        ORD 23:59
        San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Oct 13 | Alaska Airlines
        AU$ 157
        24% off
        AU$ 207 AU$ 157
      • SAN 20:34
        6h 42m
        1 stop
        ORD 05:16
        San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Oct 14 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 140
        32% off
        AU$ 207 AU$ 140
      • SAN 21:03
        6h 35m
        1 stop
        ORD 05:38
        San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Sep 16 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 142
        31% off
        AU$ 207 AU$ 142
      • SAN 06:25
        15h 58m
        1 stop
        ORD 00:23
        San Diego - Chicago | Thu, Oct 8 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 143
        31% off
        AU$ 207 AU$ 143
      • SAN 06:25
        15h 56m
        1 stop
        ORD 00:21
        San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Nov 11 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 148
        28% off
        AU$ 207 AU$ 148
      • SAN 06:25
        15h 58m
        1 stop
        ORD 00:23
        San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Oct 6 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 150
        28% off
        AU$ 207 AU$ 150
      • SAN 06:25
        15h 58m
        1 stop
        ORD 00:23
        San Diego - Chicago | Sun, Sep 20 | Frontier Airlines
        AU$ 153
        26% off
        AU$ 207 AU$ 153
      • SAN 06:15
        9h 32m
        1 stop
        ORD 17:47
        San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Nov 10 | Delta Air Lines
        AU$ 155
        25% off
        AU$ 207 AU$ 155
      • SAN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 14:00
        San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Sep 16 | 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$ 108. You’ll want to avoid April, when the average price can reach as high as AU$ 362.

AU$ 362
AU$ 235
AU$ 108
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  • AU$ 108
    Sep
  • AU$ 241
    Oct
  • AU$ 215
    Nov
  • AU$ 186
    Dec
  • AU$ 322
    Jan
  • AU$ 224
    Feb
  • AU$ 268
    Mar
  • AU$ 362
    Apr
  • AU$ 352
    May
  • AU$ 302
    Jun
  • AU$ 310
    Jul
  • AU$ 270
    Aug

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$ 305
AU$ 260
AU$ 214
AU$ 169
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 257
    Mon
  • AU$ 282
    Tue
  • AU$ 262
    Wed
  • AU$ 214
    Thu
  • AU$ 295
    Fri
  • AU$ 266
    Sat
  • AU$ 305
    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$ 145) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Frontier Airlines
From AU$ 145
Delta Air Lines
From AU$ 159
Alaska Airlines
From AU$ 164
American Airlines
From AU$ 171
United Airlines
From AU$ 220

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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. AS1493

    San Diego International Airport

    17:49

    SAN

    4h 10m

    23:59

    ORD

    S - - W T - S
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  2. AA2065

    San Diego International Airport

    22:46

    SAN

    4h 14m

    05:00

    ORD

    S M T W T F S
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  3. AS1478

    San Diego International Airport

    12:42

    SAN

    4h 18m

    19:00

    ORD

    S M T W T F S
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  4. AS1446

    San Diego International Airport

    07:00

    SAN

    4h 15m

    13:15

    ORD

    S M T W T F S
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  5. F91326

    San Diego International Airport

    20:37

    SAN

    1h 29m

    Direct

    22:06

    LAS

    S - - W T - S
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  6. F92146

    Harry Reid International Airport

    23:26

    LAS

    3h 44m

    Direct

    05:10

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  7. DL754

    San Diego International Airport

    06:15

    SAN

    4h 34m

    Direct

    13:49

    DTW

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  8. DL2358

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    15:50

    DTW

    1h 23m

    Direct

    16:13

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  9. F91426

    San Diego International Airport

    09:47

    SAN

    3h 12m

    Direct

    14:59

    DFW

    - - - - - F -
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  10. F93242

    Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    06:00

    DFW

    2h 35m

    Direct

    08:35

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  11. F91466

    San Diego International Airport

    15:33

    SAN

    1h 25m

    Direct

    16:58

    LAS

    - M T - - F -
    Search

  12. F92146

    Harry Reid International Airport

    23:26

    LAS

    3h 44m

    Direct

    05:10

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  13. DL680

    San Diego International Airport

    21:40

    SAN

    4h 13m

    Direct

    04:53

    ATL

    S M T W T F S
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  14. DL1147

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    08:10

    ATL

    2h 15m

    Direct

    09:25

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  15. F92818

    San Diego International Airport

    06:36

    SAN

    2h 36m

    Direct

    10:12

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
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  16. F93174

    Denver International Airport

    20:59

    DEN

    2h 27m

    Direct

    00:26

    ORD

    S M T W T F 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$ 140
Cheapest return ticket price AU$ 233

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

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

    San Diego International Airport to O'Hare International Airport takes about 3 hours 40 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 11 daily flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
  • The earliest flight from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare International Airport departs at 06:15, and the last departs at 22:47, with about 66 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • 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$ 298 in September, 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.
  • Yes. United Airlines, Iberia, American Airlines, Air Canada and British Airways operate direct flights from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare International Airport, with an average flight time of 5 hours 41 minutes, and around 62 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare International Airport is AU$ 240. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • San Diego International Airport to O'Hare International Airport operates around 52 weekly flights, mainly by United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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