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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 $89 and round-trip from $166. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      SAN 7:02 AM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      ORD 1:17 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Fri, Nov 13 | Alaska Airlines
      ORD 7:20 AM
      4h 43m
      Nonstop
      SAN 10:03 AM
      Chicago - San Diego | Mon, Nov 16 | Alaska Airlines
      $201 $465
      56% off
      56% off
      $465 $201
    • SAN 3:53 PM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      ORD 10:08 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Thu, Jan 7 | Alaska Airlines
      MDW 7:50 PM
      4h 30m
      Nonstop
      SAN 10:20 PM
      Chicago - San Diego | Mon, Jan 11 |
      $201 $465
      56% off
      56% off
      $465 $201
    • SAN 6:25 AM
      15h 56m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:21 AM
      San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Nov 14 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 6:30 AM
      19h 27m
      1 stop
      SAN 11:57 PM
      Chicago - San Diego | Tue, Nov 17 | Frontier Airlines
      $166 $465
      64% off
      64% off
      $465 $166
    • SAN 6:30 AM
      16h 23m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:53 AM
      San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Dec 1 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 7:25 AM
      18h 33m
      1 stop
      SAN 11:58 PM
      Chicago - San Diego | Sat, Dec 5 | Frontier Airlines
      $172
      63% off
      $465 $172
    • SAN 6:30 AM
      16h 24m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:54 AM
      San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Dec 12 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 7:25 AM
      28h 54m
      1 stop
      SAN 10:19 AM
      Chicago - San Diego | Mon, Dec 14 | Frontier Airlines
      $173
      63% off
      $465 $173
    • SAN 6:30 AM
      16h 23m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:53 AM
      San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Dec 2 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 7:25 AM
      18h 33m
      1 stop
      SAN 11:58 PM
      Chicago - San Diego | Wed, Dec 9 | Frontier Airlines
      $187
      60% off
      $465 $187
    • SAN 1:14 PM
      14h 46m
      1 stop
      ORD 6:00 AM
      San Diego - Chicago | Mon, Jan 4 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 7:30 AM
      7h 4m
      1 stop
      SAN 12:34 PM
      Chicago - San Diego | Sat, Jan 9 | Frontier Airlines
      $189
      59% off
      $465 $189
    • SAN 8:20 PM
      6h 53m
      1 stop
      ORD 5:13 AM
      San Diego - Chicago | Thu, Nov 12 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 6:30 AM
      19h 27m
      1 stop
      SAN 11:57 PM
      Chicago - San Diego | Mon, Nov 16 | Frontier Airlines
      $189
      59% off
      $465 $189
    • SAN 11:34 AM
      4h 13m
      Nonstop
      ORD 5:47 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Thu, Dec 10 | American Airlines
      ORD 7:25 AM
      28h 54m
      1 stop
      SAN 10:19 AM
      Chicago - San Diego | Mon, Dec 14 | Frontier Airlines
      $192
      59% off
      $465 $192
    • SAN 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 2:00 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Thu, Nov 12 | Normal Airline
      CHI 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      SAN 4:00 PM
      Chicago - San Diego | Sat, Nov 14 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      SAN 11:14 AM
      11h 40m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:54 AM
      San Diego - Chicago | Sun, Dec 13 | Frontier Airlines
      $89 $157
      43% off
      43% off
      $157 $89
    • Cheapest
      SAN 11:14 AM
      11h 40m
      1 stop
      ORD 12:54 AM
      San Diego - Chicago | Fri, Dec 11 | Frontier Airlines
      $89 $157
      43% off
      43% off
      $157 $89
    • SAN 5:38 PM
      4h 21m
      Nonstop
      ORD 11:59 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Fri, Dec 11 | Alaska Airlines
      $104 $157
      34% off
      34% off
      $157 $104
    • SAN 7:00 AM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      ORD 1:15 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Sun, Dec 13 | Alaska Airlines
      $106
      32% off
      $157 $106
    • SAN 7:00 AM
      4h 19m
      Nonstop
      ORD 1:19 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Mon, Dec 21 | Alaska Airlines
      $108
      31% off
      $157 $108
    • SAN 1:33 PM
      4h 26m
      Nonstop
      ORD 7:59 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Fri, Dec 11 | American Airlines
      $109
      31% off
      $157 $109
    • SAN 7:44 AM
      4h 16m
      Nonstop
      ORD 2:00 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Mon, Dec 7 | American Airlines
      $109
      31% off
      $157 $109
    • SAN 9:53 AM
      6h 13m
      1 stop
      ORD 6:06 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Fri, Dec 11 | Delta Air Lines
      $111
      28% off
      $157 $111
    • SAN 6:15 AM
      8h 28m
      1 stop
      ORD 4:43 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Mon, Dec 7 | Delta Air Lines
      $111
      28% off
      $157 $111
    • SAN 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 2:00 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Thu, Nov 12 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SAN 5:38 PM
      4h 21m
      Nonstop
      ORD 11:59 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Fri, Dec 11 | Alaska Airlines
      $104 $157
      34% off
      34% off
      $157 $104
    • SAN 7:00 AM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      ORD 1:15 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Sun, Dec 13 | Alaska Airlines
      $106 $157
      32% off
      32% off
      $157 $106
    • SAN 7:00 AM
      4h 19m
      Nonstop
      ORD 1:19 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Mon, Dec 21 | Alaska Airlines
      $108 $157
      31% off
      31% off
      $157 $108
    • SAN 1:33 PM
      4h 26m
      Nonstop
      ORD 7:59 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Fri, Dec 11 | American Airlines
      $109
      31% off
      $157 $109
    • SAN 7:44 AM
      4h 16m
      Nonstop
      ORD 2:00 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Mon, Dec 7 | American Airlines
      $109
      31% off
      $157 $109
    • SAN 11:34 AM
      4h 13m
      Nonstop
      ORD 5:47 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Sun, Dec 13 | American Airlines
      $112
      28% off
      $157 $112
    • SAN 12:42 PM
      4h 18m
      Nonstop
      ORD 7:00 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Dec 15 | Alaska Airlines
      $132
      50% off
      $263 $132
    • SAN 1:45 PM
      4h 18m
      Nonstop
      ORD 8:03 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Mon, Nov 23 | Alaska Airlines
      $136
      48% off
      $263 $136
    • SAN 7:00 AM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      ORD 1:15 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Jan 5 | Alaska Airlines
      $145
      45% off
      $263 $145
    • SAN 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 2:00 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Thu, Nov 12 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SAN 7:00 AM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      ORD 1:15 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Dec 1 | Alaska Airlines
      $106 $303
      65% off
      65% off
      $303 $106
    • SAN 12:42 PM
      4h 18m
      Nonstop
      ORD 7:00 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Dec 15 | Alaska Airlines
      $132 $303
      56% off
      56% off
      $303 $132
    • SAN 1:45 PM
      4h 18m
      Nonstop
      ORD 8:03 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Mon, Nov 23 | Alaska Airlines
      $136 $303
      55% off
      55% off
      $303 $136
    • SAN 7:00 AM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      ORD 1:15 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Jan 6 | Alaska Airlines
      $145
      52% off
      $303 $145
    • SAN 7:00 AM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      ORD 1:15 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Jan 5 | Alaska Airlines
      $145
      52% off
      $303 $145
    • SAN 7:00 AM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      ORD 1:15 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Dec 8 | Alaska Airlines
      $146
      52% off
      $303 $146
    • SAN 7:00 AM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      ORD 1:15 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Dec 9 | Alaska Airlines
      $169
      44% off
      $303 $169
    • SAN 7:00 AM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      ORD 1:15 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Dec 2 | Alaska Airlines
      $174
      43% off
      $303 $174
    • SAN 7:00 AM
      4h 19m
      Nonstop
      ORD 1:19 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Fri, Jan 1 | Alaska Airlines
      $175
      42% off
      $303 $175
    • SAN 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 2:00 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Thu, Nov 12 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SAN 7:02 AM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      ORD 1:17 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Nov 17 | Alaska Airlines
      $169 $255
      34% off
      34% off
      $255 $169
    • SAN 7:02 AM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      ORD 1:17 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Sun, Nov 15 | Alaska Airlines
      $184 $255
      28% off
      28% off
      $255 $184
    • SAN 7:02 AM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      ORD 1:17 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Nov 14 | Alaska Airlines
      $184 $255
      28% off
      28% off
      $255 $184
    • SAN 7:02 AM
      4h 15m
      Nonstop
      ORD 1:17 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Mon, Nov 16 | Alaska Airlines
      $184
      28% off
      $255 $184
    • SAN 5:35 PM
      4h 14m
      Nonstop
      ORD 11:49 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Fri, Nov 13 | Alaska Airlines
      $187
      27% off
      $255 $187
    • SAN 5:35 PM
      4h 14m
      Nonstop
      ORD 11:49 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Thu, Nov 12 | Alaska Airlines
      $188
      26% off
      $255 $188
    • SAN 9:32 AM
      7h 43m
      1 stop
      ORD 7:15 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Mon, Nov 16 | Frontier Airlines
      $185
      27% off
      $255 $185
    • SAN 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 2:00 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Thu, Nov 12 | Normal Airline
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    • SAN 10:33 PM
      4h 4m
      Nonstop
      ORD 4:37 AM
      San Diego - Chicago | Thu, Dec 31 | American Airlines
      $177 $672
      74% off
      74% off
      $672 $177
    • SAN 10:33 PM
      4h 4m
      Nonstop
      ORD 4:37 AM
      San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Dec 29 | American Airlines
      $179 $672
      73% off
      73% off
      $672 $179
    • SAN 10:33 PM
      4h 4m
      Nonstop
      ORD 4:37 AM
      San Diego - Chicago | Mon, Dec 28 | American Airlines
      $194 $672
      71% off
      71% off
      $672 $194
    • SAN 10:45 PM
      4h 4m
      Nonstop
      ORD 4:49 AM
      San Diego - Chicago | Mon, Dec 14 | American Airlines
      $194
      71% off
      $672 $194
    • SAN 10:30 PM
      4h 4m
      Nonstop
      ORD 4:34 AM
      San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Nov 17 | United Airlines
      $235
      65% off
      $672 $235
    • SAN 10:30 PM
      4h 4m
      Nonstop
      ORD 4:34 AM
      San Diego - Chicago | Mon, Nov 30 | United Airlines
      $247
      63% off
      $672 $247
    • SAN 10:30 PM
      4h 4m
      Nonstop
      ORD 4:34 AM
      San Diego - Chicago | Sun, Nov 22 | United Airlines
      $249
      63% off
      $672 $249
    • SAN 10:30 PM
      4h 4m
      Nonstop
      ORD 4:34 AM
      San Diego - Chicago | Thu, Nov 12 | United Airlines
      $250
      63% off
      $672 $250
    • SAN 10:30 PM
      4h 4m
      Nonstop
      ORD 4:34 AM
      San Diego - Chicago | Fri, Nov 13 | United Airlines
      $252
      63% off
      $672 $252
    • SAN 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 2:00 PM
      San Diego - Chicago | Thu, Nov 12 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from San Diego to Chicago 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 December, with an average price of $134. You’ll want to avoid April, when the average price can reach as high as $261.

$261
$198
$134
$71
    Cheapest
  • $172
    Nov
  • $134
    Dec
  • $232
    Jan
  • $162
    Feb
  • $193
    Mar
  • $261
    Apr
  • $254
    May
  • $218
    Jun
  • $224
    Jul
  • $195
    Aug
  • $185
    Sep
  • $175
    Oct

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, December is typically the cheapest month to find flights from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport, with an average price of $200. In contrast, March is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $658.

$658
$429
$200
0
    Cheapest
  • $386
    Nov
  • $200
    Dec
  • $243
    Jan
  • $224
    Feb
  • $658
    Mar
  • $236
    Apr
  • $300
    May
  • $478
    Jun
  • $471
    Jul
  • $385
    Aug
  • $293
    Sep
  • $292
    Oct

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.

$219
$194
$169
$144
    Cheapest
  • $194
    Mon
  • $217
    Tue
  • $189
    Wed
  • $169
    Thu
  • $207
    Fri
  • $200
    Sat
  • $219
    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 $89) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Frontier Airlines
From $89
Alaska Airlines
From $106
American Airlines
From $109
Delta Air Lines
From $111
United Airlines
From $165
Jetblue Airways
From $180

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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. AA1494

    San Diego International Airport

    6:15 AM

    SAN

    4h 26m

    12:41 PM

    ORD

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  2. AA2343

    San Diego International Airport

    10:12 AM

    SAN

    4h 18m

    4:30 PM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S
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  3. AS1493

    San Diego International Airport

    5:32 PM

    SAN

    4h 17m

    11:49 PM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S
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  4. AS1478

    San Diego International Airport

    11:50 AM

    SAN

    4h 10m

    6:00 PM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S
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  5. AS1446

    San Diego International Airport

    7:00 AM

    SAN

    4h 18m

    1:18 PM

    ORD

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  6. F91326

    San Diego International Airport

    9:34 PM

    SAN

    1h 36m

    Nonstop

    11:10 PM

    LAS

    S - - W T - S
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  7. F92146

    Harry Reid Intl. Airport

    12:10 AM

    LAS

    3h 47m

    Nonstop

    5:57 AM

    ORD

    S - - W T - S

  8. DL1273

    San Diego International Airport

    6:20 AM

    SAN

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    12:10 PM

    MSP

    S M T W T F S
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  9. DL1471

    Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport

    3:15 PM

    MSP

    1h 34m

    Nonstop

    4:49 PM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  10. DL729

    San Diego International Airport

    6:20 AM

    SAN

    4h 20m

    Nonstop

    1:40 PM

    ATL

    S M T W T F S
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  11. DL2738

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    3:30 PM

    ATL

    2h 7m

    Nonstop

    4:37 PM

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  12. F92818

    San Diego International Airport

    6:30 AM

    SAN

    2h 39m

    Nonstop

    10:09 AM

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
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  13. F93174

    Denver International Airport

    8:59 PM

    DEN

    2h 33m

    Nonstop

    12:32 AM

    ORD

    S M T W T F 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 $89
Cheapest return ticket price $166

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

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

    San Diego International Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport takes about 3 hours 35 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 Intl. Airport (ORD).
  • The earliest flight from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport departs at 06:15, and the last departs at 22:56, with about 20 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 Intl. Airport (ORD) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $249 in January, 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 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 Midway International Airport. The distance is around 25 km.
  • American Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 4181 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport currently start from $89, and round-trip fares start from $166. The current lowest fare is a Frontier Airlines flight departing on Sun, Dec 13; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines operate direct flights from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 25 minutes, and around 86 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 Intl. Airport is $197. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Porter Airlines are the most popular budget airlines flying from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport, with one-way fares starting from $89. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • San Diego International Airport to O'Hare Intl. Airport operates around 89 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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