Popular airlines from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)
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- San Diego (SAN) to Chicago (ORD).Alaska Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Fri, Dec 5 at 8:00am from San Diego, arriving at 2:09pm in Chicago.Returning on Mon, Dec 8 at 3:15pm from Chicago, arriving at 8:45pm in San Diego.Select Alaska Airlines flight departing on Fri, Dec 5 at 8:00am from San Diego, returning on Mon, Dec 8 at 3:15pm from Chicago priced at $17755% less than typical$177
- San Diego (SAN) to Chicago (ORD).American Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Fri, Dec 5 at 1:22pm from San Diego, arriving at 7:43pm in Chicago.Returning on Tue, Dec 9 at 3:15pm from Chicago, arriving at 8:45pm in San Diego.Select American Airlines flight departing on Fri, Dec 5 at 1:22pm from San Diego, returning on Tue, Dec 9 at 3:15pm from Chicago priced at $16555% less than typical$165
- San Diego (SAN) to Chicago (ORD).American Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Sat, Dec 6 at 6:15am from San Diego, arriving at 12:31pm in Chicago.Returning on Tue, Dec 9 at 3:15pm from Chicago, arriving at 8:45pm in San Diego.Select American Airlines flight departing on Sat, Dec 6 at 6:15am from San Diego, returning on Tue, Dec 9 at 3:15pm from Chicago priced at $15355% less than typical$153
- San Diego (SAN) to Chicago (ORD).Alaska Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Sat, Dec 13 at 8:00am from San Diego, arriving at 2:09pm in Chicago.Returning on Tue, Dec 16 at 8:59pm from Chicago, arriving at 11:27pm in San Diego.Select Alaska Airlines flight departing on Sat, Dec 13 at 8:00am from San Diego, returning on Tue, Dec 16 at 8:59pm from Chicago priced at $15350% less than typical$153
- San Diego (SAN) to Chicago (ORD).Alaska Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Sat, Dec 6 at 8:00am from San Diego, arriving at 2:09pm in Chicago.Returning on Thu, Dec 11 at 8:59pm from Chicago, arriving at 11:27pm in San Diego.Select Alaska Airlines flight departing on Sat, Dec 6 at 8:00am from San Diego, returning on Thu, Dec 11 at 8:59pm from Chicago priced at $16545% less than typical$165
- San Diego (SAN) to Chicago (ORD).Alaska Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Sat, Dec 13 at 5:53pm from San Diego, arriving at 11:50pm in Chicago.Returning on Fri, Dec 19 at 3:37pm from Chicago, arriving at 6:19pm in San Diego.Select Alaska Airlines flight departing on Sat, Dec 13 at 5:53pm from San Diego, returning on Fri, Dec 19 at 3:37pm from Chicago priced at $21535% less than typical$215
- San Diego (SAN) to Chicago (ORD).American Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Fri, Nov 21 at 3:08pm from San Diego, arriving at 9:26pm in Chicago.Returning on Mon, Dec 1 at 7:40pm from Chicago, arriving at 11:56pm in San Diego.Select American Airlines flight departing on Fri, Nov 21 at 3:08pm from San Diego, returning on Mon, Dec 1 at 7:40pm from Chicago priced at $35520% less than typical$355
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Chicago (SAN-ORD)
Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $65 for one-way flights and $130 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
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Origin airport | San Diego Intl. |
|---|---|
Destination airport | O'Hare Intl. |
Airlines serving | Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United |
Roundtrip price | $130 |
Distance | 1720 mi |
Average flight time | 6 hours 9 mins |
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The cheapest times to fly from San Diego to Chicago
On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San Diego to Chicago are during the month of January. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Diego to Chicago with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.
The best time to book a flight from San Diego to Chicago
Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Diego to Chicago: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.
How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San Diego to Chicago
Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San Diego to Chicago in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $65 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.
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