Direct flights from Chicago to San Diego (ORD → SAN)

Distance 2,769 km (1,721 mi)
Est. duration 3h 15m
ORD
Chicago
Chicago O Hare International, USA
SAN
San Diego
San Diego International Airport, USA
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Frequently asked questions

How far is the flight from Chicago to San Diego? The flight distance from ORD to SAN is approximately 2,769 km (1,721 miles).
How long is the flight from ORD to SAN? The estimated flight time from Chicago to San Diego is approximately 3h 15m.
What airlines fly from ORD to SAN? Airlines operating direct flights from Chicago to San Diego include: AA, AS, UA.

Cheapest fares Chicago → San Diego

Chicago ORD
San Diego SAN
May from $162 June from $109 July — August from $135 September — October —

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Try a nearby airport to Chicago

Flights to San Diego (SAN) from other airports within 350 km of Chicago. Often unlocks cheaper fares or better times.

MDW → SAN 25 km from ORD Chicago → San Diego USA · 97 destinations RFD → SAN 101 km from ORD Rockford → San Diego USA · 8 destinations MKE → SAN 108 km from ORD Milwaukee → San Diego USA · 34 destinations SBN → SAN 135 km from ORD South Bend → San Diego USA · 22 destinations MSN → SAN 175 km from ORD Madison → San Diego USA · 19 destinations

Or try a nearby airport to San Diego

Flights from Chicago (ORD) to other airports within 350 km of San Diego.

ORD → TIJ 29 km from SAN Chicago → Tijuana Mexico · 40 destinations ORD → SNA 122 km from SAN Chicago → Santa Ana USA · 48 destinations ORD → PSP 137 km from SAN Chicago → Palm Springs USA · 30 destinations ORD → LGB 149 km from SAN Chicago → Long Beach USA · 18 destinations ORD → ONT 152 km from SAN Chicago → Ontario USA · 31 destinations

Other flights from Chicago (ORD)

Abu Dhabi (AUH) Addis Ababa (ADD) Akron (CAK) Albany (ALB) Albuquerque (ABQ) Allentown (ABE) Amman (AMM) Amsterdam (AMS) All 282 destinations →

Other flights from San Diego (SAN)

Albuquerque (ABQ) Amsterdam (AMS) Anchorage (ANC) Atlanta (ATL) Austin (AUS) Baltimore (BWI) Boise (BOI) Boston (BOS) All 87 destinations →