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San Diego International Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €83 and round-trip from €143. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SAN 7:03 AM
        4h 19m
        Nonstop
        ORD 1:22 PM
        San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Sep 16 | Alaska Airlines
        ORD 2:18 PM
        4h 37m
        Nonstop
        SAN 4:55 PM
        Chicago - San Diego | Wed, Sep 23 | Alaska Airlines
        €173 €196
        12% off
        12% off
        €196 €173
      • SAN 7:00 AM
        4h 25m
        Nonstop
        ORD 1:25 PM
        San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Oct 7 | Alaska Airlines
        MDW 8:55 PM
        4h 20m
        Nonstop
        SAN 11:15 PM
        Chicago - San Diego | Wed, Oct 14 |
        €174 €196
        11% off
        11% off
        €196 €174
      • SAN 9:03 AM
        8h 38m
        1 stop
        ORD 7:41 PM
        San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Sep 26 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 6:30 AM
        19h 21m
        1 stop
        SAN 11:51 PM
        Chicago - San Diego | Sat, Oct 3 | Frontier Airlines
        €143 €196
        27% off
        27% off
        €196 €143
      • SAN 9:03 PM
        6h 35m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:38 AM
        San Diego - Chicago | Thu, Sep 24 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 6:30 AM
        19h 21m
        1 stop
        SAN 11:51 PM
        Chicago - San Diego | Sat, Sep 26 | Frontier Airlines
        €149
        24% off
        €196 €149
      • SAN 9:03 PM
        6h 35m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:38 AM
        San Diego - Chicago | Thu, Sep 17 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 6:30 AM
        11h 28m
        1 stop
        SAN 3:58 PM
        Chicago - San Diego | Sat, Sep 19 | Frontier Airlines
        €149
        24% off
        €196 €149
      • SAN 6:25 AM
        15h 58m
        1 stop
        ORD 12:23 AM
        San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Sep 29 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 6:30 AM
        19h 21m
        1 stop
        SAN 11:51 PM
        Chicago - San Diego | Sat, Oct 3 | Frontier Airlines
        €150
        23% off
        €196 €150
      • SAN 9:03 AM
        8h 38m
        1 stop
        ORD 7:41 PM
        San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Sep 19 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 8:55 PM
        22h 4m
        1 stop
        SAN 4:59 PM
        Chicago - San Diego | Mon, Sep 21 | Frontier Airlines
        €151
        23% off
        €196 €151
      • SAN 6:25 AM
        15h 58m
        1 stop
        ORD 12:23 AM
        San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Sep 22 | Frontier Airlines
        MDW 12:54 PM
        7h 6m
        1 stop
        SAN 6:00 PM
        Chicago - San Diego | Mon, Sep 28 | Frontier Airlines
        €151
        23% off
        €196 €151
      • SAN 9:03 PM
        6h 35m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:38 AM
        San Diego - Chicago | Mon, Sep 28 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 6:30 AM
        11h 28m
        1 stop
        SAN 3:58 PM
        Chicago - San Diego | Sat, Oct 3 | Frontier Airlines
        €151
        23% off
        €196 €151
      • SAN 6:25 AM
        15h 59m
        1 stop
        ORD 12:24 AM
        San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Oct 21 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 10:40 PM
        27h 19m
        1 stop
        SAN 11:59 PM
        Chicago - San Diego | Thu, Oct 29 | Frontier Airlines
        €151
        23% off
        €196 €151
      • SAN 6:25 AM
        29h 11m
        1 stop
        ORD 1:36 PM
        San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Sep 5 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 8:55 PM
        22h 4m
        1 stop
        SAN 4:59 PM
        Chicago - San Diego | Fri, Sep 11 | Frontier Airlines
        €155
        21% off
        €196 €155
      • SAN 6:25 AM
        15h 58m
        1 stop
        ORD 12:23 AM
        San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Sep 30 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 6:30 AM
        11h 28m
        1 stop
        SAN 3:58 PM
        Chicago - San Diego | Sat, Oct 3 | Frontier Airlines
        €159
        19% off
        €196 €159
      • SAN 9:03 PM
        6h 35m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:38 AM
        San Diego - Chicago | Mon, Sep 14 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 8:55 PM
        22h 4m
        1 stop
        SAN 4:59 PM
        Chicago - San Diego | Mon, Sep 21 | Frontier Airlines
        €162
        17% off
        €196 €162
      • SAN 5:54 PM
        9h 44m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:38 AM
        San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Sep 16 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 8:55 PM
        22h 4m
        1 stop
        SAN 4:59 PM
        Chicago - San Diego | Mon, Sep 21 | Frontier Airlines
        €167
        15% off
        €196 €167
      • SAN 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 2:00 PM
        San Diego - Chicago | Sun, Aug 30 | Normal Airline
        CHI 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SAN 4:00 PM
        Chicago - San Diego | Tue, Sep 1 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SAN 1:03 PM
        4h 18m
        Nonstop
        ORD 7:21 PM
        San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Sep 15 | Alaska Airlines
        €90 €104
        13% off
        13% off
        €104 €90
      • SAN 1:03 PM
        4h 18m
        Nonstop
        ORD 7:21 PM
        San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Sep 19 | Alaska Airlines
        €91 €104
        13% off
        13% off
        €104 €91
      • SAN 1:03 PM
        4h 18m
        Nonstop
        ORD 7:21 PM
        San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Sep 23 | Alaska Airlines
        €91 €104
        13% off
        13% off
        €104 €91
      • SAN 1:03 PM
        4h 18m
        Nonstop
        ORD 7:21 PM
        San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Sep 30 | Alaska Airlines
        €91
        13% off
        €104 €91
      • SAN 1:03 PM
        4h 18m
        Nonstop
        ORD 7:21 PM
        San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Sep 8 | Alaska Airlines
        €91
        13% off
        €104 €91
      • SAN 8:32 PM
        11h 29m
        1 stop
        ORD 10:01 AM
        San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Sep 22 | Frontier Airlines
        €83
        20% off
        €104 €83
      • SAN 9:03 PM
        6h 35m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:38 AM
        San Diego - Chicago | Thu, Sep 24 | Frontier Airlines
        €86
        17% off
        €104 €86
      • SAN 9:03 PM
        6h 35m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:38 AM
        San Diego - Chicago | Thu, Sep 10 | Frontier Airlines
        €87
        16% off
        €104 €87
      • SAN 6:25 AM
        15h 58m
        1 stop
        ORD 12:23 AM
        San Diego - Chicago | Fri, Oct 2 | Frontier Airlines
        €88
        15% off
        €104 €88
      • SAN 6:25 AM
        15h 59m
        1 stop
        ORD 12:24 AM
        San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Oct 17 | Frontier Airlines
        €89
        14% off
        €104 €89
      • SAN 9:03 AM
        8h 38m
        1 stop
        ORD 7:41 PM
        San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Oct 3 | Frontier Airlines
        €91
        13% off
        €104 €91
      • SAN 6:25 AM
        15h 58m
        1 stop
        ORD 12:23 AM
        San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Sep 16 | Frontier Airlines
        €92
        12% off
        €104 €92
      • SAN 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 2:00 PM
        San Diego - Chicago | Sun, Aug 30 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

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 Intl. Airport, the best time to buy is in September, with an average price of €101. You’ll want to avoid April, when the average price can reach as high as €223.

€223
€162
€101
€40
    Cheapest
  • €141
    Aug
  • €101
    Sep
  • €148
    Oct
  • €132
    Nov
  • €115
    Dec
  • €198
    Jan
  • €138
    Feb
  • €165
    Mar
  • €223
    Apr
  • €216
    May
  • €186
    Jun
  • €191
    Jul

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare Intl. 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 Intl. 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.

€186
€157
€127
€98
    Cheapest
  • €158
    Mon
  • €175
    Tue
  • €161
    Wed
  • €127
    Thu
  • €182
    Fri
  • €164
    Sat
  • €186
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport is Frontier Airlines (from €83) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Frontier Airlines
From €83
Alaska Airlines
From €90
American Airlines
From €94
Delta Air Lines
From €98
United Airlines
From €120

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

    10:46 PM

    SAN

    4h 14m

    5:00 AM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S
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  2. AS1493

    San Diego International Airport

    5:32 PM

    SAN

    4h 17m

    11:49 PM

    ORD

    S - - W T - S
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  3. AS1478

    San Diego International Airport

    12:41 PM

    SAN

    4h 18m

    6:59 PM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S
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  4. AA2343

    San Diego International Airport

    9:48 AM

    SAN

    4h 35m

    4:23 PM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S
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  5. F91326

    San Diego International Airport

    8:32 PM

    SAN

    1h 33m

    Nonstop

    10:05 PM

    LAS

    S - - W T - S
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  6. F92146

    Harry Reid Intl. Airport

    11:29 PM

    LAS

    3h 48m

    Nonstop

    5:17 AM

    ORD

    S - - W T - S

  7. DL754

    San Diego International Airport

    6:15 AM

    SAN

    4h 28m

    Nonstop

    1:43 PM

    DTW

    S M T W T F S
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  8. DL2358

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    3:50 PM

    DTW

    1h 27m

    Nonstop

    4:17 PM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  9. DL2134

    San Diego International Airport

    6:25 AM

    SAN

    3h 46m

    Nonstop

    12:11 PM

    MSP

    S M T W T F S
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  10. DL1306

    Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport

    3:20 PM

    MSP

    1h 39m

    Nonstop

    4:59 PM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  11. DL3716

    San Diego International Airport

    10:55 AM

    SAN

    1h 18m

    Nonstop

    12:13 PM

    LAX

    S M T W T F S
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  12. DL1634

    Los Angeles Intl. Airport

    6:15 PM

    LAX

    4h

    Nonstop

    12:15 AM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  13. F91426

    San Diego International Airport

    9:32 AM

    SAN

    3h 19m

    Nonstop

    2:51 PM

    DFW

    S M T W T F S
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  14. F93242

    Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    4:28 PM

    DFW

    2h 40m

    Nonstop

    7:08 PM

    ORD

    - M T W - - S

  15. DL3743

    San Diego International Airport

    6:15 AM

    SAN

    1h 21m

    Nonstop

    7:36 AM

    LAX

    S M T W T F S
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  16. DL2368

    Los Angeles Intl. Airport

    11:15 AM

    LAX

    4h 6m

    Nonstop

    5:21 PM

    ORD

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

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

Flight distance 2,771.81 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €83
Cheapest return ticket price €143

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

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

    It takes around 4 hours 32 minutes to fly from San Diego International Airport (san) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ord).
  • There are around 12 daily flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD).
  • Tickets cost around €115 in October, making it the cheapest month to book. San Diego International Airport (SAN) to O'Hare Intl. 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 Intl. Airport (ORD) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €177 in August, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from San Diego International Airport (SAN) at 06:15 and arrives in O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) at 12:40.
  • The latest flight departs from San Diego International Airport (SAN) at 17:49 and arrives in O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) at 23:59.
    • The distance from O'Hare International Airport to downtown is about 25 km. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Chicago Midway International Airport to downtown is about 14 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) is Chicago Midway International Airport. The distance is around 25 km.
  • American Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 4181 flights per month.

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