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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 CAD 83 and round-trip from CAD 165. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      SAN 07:00
      4h 25m
      Direct
      ORD 13:25
      San Diego - Chicago | Mon, Nov 2 | Alaska Airlines
      MDW 20:55
      4h 20m
      Direct
      SAN 23:15
      Chicago - San Diego | Mon, Nov 9 |
      CAD 286 CAD 323
      11% off
      11% off
      CAD 323 CAD 286
    • SAN 07:00
      4h 25m
      Direct
      ORD 13:25
      San Diego - Chicago | Sun, Nov 1 | Alaska Airlines
      MDW 20:55
      4h 20m
      Direct
      SAN 23:15
      Chicago - San Diego | Sun, Nov 8 |
      CAD 287 CAD 323
      11% off
      11% off
      CAD 323 CAD 287
    • SAN 06:25
      15h 56m
      1 stop
      ORD 00:21
      San Diego - Chicago | Thu, Dec 3 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 06:30
      19h 27m
      1 stop
      SAN 23:57
      Chicago - San Diego | Thu, Dec 10 | Frontier Airlines
      CAD 165 CAD 323
      49% off
      49% off
      CAD 323 CAD 165
    • SAN 06:25
      15h 56m
      1 stop
      ORD 00:21
      San Diego - Chicago | Mon, Dec 7 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 06:30
      19h 27m
      1 stop
      SAN 23:57
      Chicago - San Diego | Mon, Dec 14 | Frontier Airlines
      CAD 214
      34% off
      CAD 323 CAD 214
    • SAN 06:25
      15h 56m
      1 stop
      ORD 00:21
      San Diego - Chicago | Sun, Dec 6 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 06:30
      19h 27m
      1 stop
      SAN 23:57
      Chicago - San Diego | Thu, Dec 10 | Frontier Airlines
      CAD 216
      33% off
      CAD 323 CAD 216
    • SAN 06:25
      15h 56m
      1 stop
      ORD 00:21
      San Diego - Chicago | Sun, Nov 29 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 06:30
      11h 28m
      1 stop
      SAN 15:58
      Chicago - San Diego | Sun, Dec 6 | Frontier Airlines
      CAD 234
      28% off
      CAD 323 CAD 234
    • SAN 06:25
      15h 56m
      1 stop
      ORD 00:21
      San Diego - Chicago | Mon, Nov 30 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 06:30
      11h 28m
      1 stop
      SAN 15:58
      Chicago - San Diego | Thu, Dec 3 | Frontier Airlines
      CAD 242
      25% off
      CAD 323 CAD 242
    • SAN 06:25
      15h 59m
      1 stop
      ORD 00:24
      San Diego - Chicago | Mon, Nov 16 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 22:40
      27h 19m
      1 stop
      SAN 23:59
      Chicago - San Diego | Tue, Nov 24 | Frontier Airlines
      CAD 249
      23% off
      CAD 323 CAD 249
    • SAN 06:25
      15h 56m
      1 stop
      ORD 00:21
      San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Nov 24 | Frontier Airlines
      ORD 06:30
      19h 27m
      1 stop
      SAN 23:57
      Chicago - San Diego | Thu, Nov 26 | Frontier Airlines
      CAD 270
      16% off
      CAD 323 CAD 270
    • SAN 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 14:00
      San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
      CHI 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      SAN 16:00
      Chicago - San Diego | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      SAN 06:25
      15h 56m
      1 stop
      ORD 00:21
      San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Nov 17 | Frontier Airlines
      CAD 83 CAD 162
      49% off
      49% off
      CAD 162 CAD 83
    • SAN 11:16
      11h 37m
      1 stop
      ORD 00:53
      San Diego - Chicago | Fri, Dec 4 | Frontier Airlines
      CAD 97 CAD 162
      40% off
      40% off
      CAD 162 CAD 97
    • SAN 06:25
      15h 56m
      1 stop
      ORD 00:21
      San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Nov 18 | Frontier Airlines
      CAD 116 CAD 162
      28% off
      28% off
      CAD 162 CAD 116
    • SAN 20:20
      6h 53m
      1 stop
      ORD 05:13
      San Diego - Chicago | Thu, Nov 12 | Frontier Airlines
      CAD 121
      25% off
      CAD 162 CAD 121
    • SAN 20:20
      6h 53m
      1 stop
      ORD 05:13
      San Diego - Chicago | Thu, Nov 19 | Frontier Airlines
      CAD 124
      23% off
      CAD 162 CAD 124
    • SAN 08:57
      18h 4m
      1 stop
      ORD 05:01
      San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Dec 15 | Frontier Airlines
      CAD 125
      23% off
      CAD 162 CAD 125
    • SAN 11:14
      11h 40m
      1 stop
      ORD 00:54
      San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Dec 8 | Frontier Airlines
      CAD 126
      22% off
      CAD 162 CAD 126
    • SAN 11:14
      11h 40m
      1 stop
      ORD 00:54
      San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Dec 12 | Frontier Airlines
      CAD 126
      22% off
      CAD 162 CAD 126
    • SAN 11:16
      11h 37m
      1 stop
      ORD 00:53
      San Diego - Chicago | Thu, Dec 3 | Frontier Airlines
      CAD 127
      22% off
      CAD 162 CAD 127
    • SAN 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 14:00
      San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SAN 12:41
      4h 18m
      Direct
      ORD 18:59
      San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Nov 18 | Alaska Airlines
      CAD 139 CAD 162
      14% off
      14% off
      CAD 162 CAD 139
    • SAN 07:02
      4h 15m
      Direct
      ORD 13:17
      San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Nov 18 | Alaska Airlines
      CAD 139 CAD 263
      47% off
      47% off
      CAD 263 CAD 139
    • SAN 07:02
      4h 15m
      Direct
      ORD 13:17
      San Diego - Chicago | Fri, Nov 13 | Alaska Airlines
      CAD 144 CAD 162
      11% off
      11% off
      CAD 162 CAD 144
    • SAN 07:41
      4h 19m
      Direct
      ORD 14:00
      San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Nov 18 | American Airlines
      CAD 144
      11% off
      CAD 162 CAD 144
    • SAN 12:41
      4h 18m
      Direct
      ORD 18:59
      San Diego - Chicago | Thu, Nov 19 | Alaska Airlines
      CAD 146
      44% off
      CAD 263 CAD 146
    • SAN 17:32
      4h 17m
      Direct
      ORD 23:49
      San Diego - Chicago | Sun, Nov 22 | Alaska Airlines
      CAD 146
      44% off
      CAD 263 CAD 146
    • SAN 07:02
      4h 15m
      Direct
      ORD 13:17
      San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Nov 17 | Alaska Airlines
      CAD 146
      44% off
      CAD 263 CAD 146
    • SAN 13:33
      4h 26m
      Direct
      ORD 19:59
      San Diego - Chicago | Mon, Dec 14 | American Airlines
      CAD 149
      43% off
      CAD 263 CAD 149
    • SAN 07:00
      4h 19m
      Direct
      ORD 13:19
      San Diego - Chicago | Fri, Jan 1 | Alaska Airlines
      CAD 150
      43% off
      CAD 263 CAD 150
    • SAN 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 14:00
      San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SAN 07:02
      4h 15m
      Direct
      ORD 13:17
      San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Nov 18 | Alaska Airlines
      CAD 139 CAD 394
      65% off
      65% off
      CAD 394 CAD 139
    • SAN 12:41
      4h 18m
      Direct
      ORD 18:59
      San Diego - Chicago | Thu, Nov 19 | Alaska Airlines
      CAD 146 CAD 394
      63% off
      63% off
      CAD 394 CAD 146
    • SAN 17:32
      4h 17m
      Direct
      ORD 23:49
      San Diego - Chicago | Sun, Nov 22 | Alaska Airlines
      CAD 146 CAD 394
      63% off
      63% off
      CAD 394 CAD 146
    • SAN 07:02
      4h 15m
      Direct
      ORD 13:17
      San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Nov 17 | Alaska Airlines
      CAD 146
      63% off
      CAD 394 CAD 146
    • SAN 13:33
      4h 26m
      Direct
      ORD 19:59
      San Diego - Chicago | Mon, Dec 14 | American Airlines
      CAD 149
      62% off
      CAD 394 CAD 149
    • SAN 07:00
      4h 19m
      Direct
      ORD 13:19
      San Diego - Chicago | Fri, Jan 1 | Alaska Airlines
      CAD 150
      62% off
      CAD 394 CAD 150
    • SAN 10:29
      4h 18m
      Direct
      ORD 16:47
      San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Dec 12 | Alaska Airlines
      CAD 150
      62% off
      CAD 394 CAD 150
    • SAN 17:37
      4h 22m
      Direct
      ORD 23:59
      San Diego - Chicago | Mon, Dec 28 | Alaska Airlines
      CAD 179
      55% off
      CAD 394 CAD 179
    • SAN 07:00
      4h 18m
      Direct
      ORD 13:18
      San Diego - Chicago | Thu, Nov 26 | Alaska Airlines
      CAD 184
      53% off
      CAD 394 CAD 184
    • SAN 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 14:00
      San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SAN 17:46
      4h 13m
      Direct
      ORD 23:59
      San Diego - Chicago | Fri, Oct 30 | Alaska Airlines
      CAD 204 CAD 396
      48% off
      48% off
      CAD 396 CAD 204
    • SAN 12:41
      4h 18m
      Direct
      ORD 18:59
      San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Nov 3 | Alaska Airlines
      CAD 210 CAD 396
      47% off
      47% off
      CAD 396 CAD 210
    • SAN 07:00
      4h 25m
      Direct
      ORD 13:25
      San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Oct 31 | Alaska Airlines
      CAD 242 CAD 396
      39% off
      39% off
      CAD 396 CAD 242
    • SAN 12:41
      4h 18m
      Direct
      ORD 18:59
      San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Nov 4 | Alaska Airlines
      CAD 257
      35% off
      CAD 396 CAD 257
    • SAN 12:41
      4h 18m
      Direct
      ORD 18:59
      San Diego - Chicago | Thu, Nov 5 | Alaska Airlines
      CAD 263
      34% off
      CAD 396 CAD 263
    • SAN 22:40
      4h 9m
      Direct
      ORD 04:49
      San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Nov 4 | American Airlines
      CAD 265
      33% off
      CAD 396 CAD 265
    • SAN 17:35
      4h 14m
      Direct
      ORD 23:49
      San Diego - Chicago | Mon, Nov 2 | Alaska Airlines
      CAD 352
      11% off
      CAD 396 CAD 352
    • SAN 13:36
      6h 29m
      1 stop
      ORD 22:05
      San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Nov 4 | Delta Air Lines
      CAD 270
      32% off
      CAD 396 CAD 270
    • SAN 20:20
      6h 53m
      1 stop
      ORD 05:13
      San Diego - Chicago | Thu, Nov 5 | Frontier Airlines
      CAD 277
      30% off
      CAD 396 CAD 277
    • SAN 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 14:00
      San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • SAN 22:33
      4h 4m
      Direct
      ORD 04:37
      San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Dec 29 | American Airlines
      CAD 215 CAD 658
      67% off
      67% off
      CAD 658 CAD 215
    • SAN 22:30
      4h 4m
      Direct
      ORD 04:34
      San Diego - Chicago | Fri, Nov 13 | United Airlines
      CAD 231 CAD 658
      65% off
      65% off
      CAD 658 CAD 231
    • SAN 22:30
      4h 4m
      Direct
      ORD 04:34
      San Diego - Chicago | Sun, Nov 22 | United Airlines
      CAD 232 CAD 658
      65% off
      65% off
      CAD 658 CAD 232
    • SAN 22:30
      4h 4m
      Direct
      ORD 04:34
      San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Nov 17 | United Airlines
      CAD 233
      65% off
      CAD 658 CAD 233
    • SAN 22:33
      4h 4m
      Direct
      ORD 04:37
      San Diego - Chicago | Thu, Dec 31 | American Airlines
      CAD 248
      62% off
      CAD 658 CAD 248
    • SAN 22:33
      4h 4m
      Direct
      ORD 04:37
      San Diego - Chicago | Mon, Dec 28 | American Airlines
      CAD 294
      55% off
      CAD 658 CAD 294
    • SAN 22:30
      4h 4m
      Direct
      ORD 04:34
      San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Nov 3 | United Airlines
      CAD 299
      55% off
      CAD 658 CAD 299
    • SAN 22:30
      4h 4m
      Direct
      ORD 03:34
      San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Oct 31 | United Airlines
      CAD 331
      50% off
      CAD 658 CAD 331
    • SAN 22:30
      4h 4m
      Direct
      ORD 04:34
      San Diego - Chicago | Mon, Nov 30 | United Airlines
      CAD 389
      41% off
      CAD 658 CAD 389
    • SAN 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHI 14:00
      San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Oct 31 | 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 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, the cheapest one-way flights from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare International Airport are usually in December, with an average price of CAD 188. It is best to avoid April, when the average price can reach CAD 366.

CAD 366
CAD 277
CAD 188
CAD 99
    Cheapest
  • CAD 197
    Oct
  • CAD 217
    Nov
  • CAD 188
    Dec
  • CAD 325
    Jan
  • CAD 226
    Feb
  • CAD 271
    Mar
  • CAD 366
    Apr
  • CAD 356
    May
  • CAD 306
    Jun
  • CAD 314
    Jul
  • CAD 273
    Aug
  • CAD 260
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to fly return from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare International Airport?

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

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, December is often the month to find the lowest fares from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare International Airport, with an average price of CAD 281. March is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching CAD 922.

CAD 922
CAD 602
CAD 281
0
    Cheapest
  • CAD 463
    Oct
  • CAD 427
    Nov
  • CAD 281
    Dec
  • CAD 341
    Jan
  • CAD 314
    Feb
  • CAD 922
    Mar
  • CAD 331
    Apr
  • CAD 421
    May
  • CAD 671
    Jun
  • CAD 661
    Jul
  • CAD 539
    Aug
  • CAD 411
    Sep

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 departure day from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare International Airport is Thursday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday as prices are typically highest on that day.

CAD 304
CAD 269
CAD 233
CAD 198
    Cheapest
  • CAD 264
    Mon
  • CAD 295
    Tue
  • CAD 268
    Wed
  • CAD 233
    Thu
  • CAD 292
    Fri
  • CAD 272
    Sat
  • CAD 304
    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 CAD 149) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Frontier Airlines
From CAD 149
Alaska Airlines
From CAD 171
American Airlines
From CAD 180
Delta Air Lines
From CAD 184
United Airlines
From CAD 230

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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

    17:37

    SAN

    4h 22m

    23:59

    ORD

    S M T W T - S
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  2. AS1446

    San Diego International Airport

    07:10

    SAN

    3h 54m

    13:04

    ORD

    S M T W T F S
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  3. AS1478

    San Diego International Airport

    12:35

    SAN

    4h 18m

    18:53

    ORD

    S M T W T F S
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  4. AA2273

    San Diego International Airport

    07:41

    SAN

    4h 19m

    14:00

    ORD

    S M T W - - S
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  5. AA1543

    San Diego International Airport

    11:59

    SAN

    4h 21m

    18:20

    ORD

    S M T W - - S
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  6. F91326

    San Diego International Airport

    20:20

    SAN

    1h 33m

    Direct

    21:53

    LAS

    S - - W T - S
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  7. F92146

    Harry Reid International Airport

    23:29

    LAS

    3h 44m

    Direct

    05:13

    ORD

    S - - W T - S

  8. F91426

    San Diego International Airport

    09:32

    SAN

    3h 19m

    Direct

    14:51

    DFW

    S - - W - - S
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  9. F93242

    Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    05:34

    DFW

    2h 37m

    Direct

    08:11

    ORD

    S - - W T F S

  10. F92818

    San Diego International Airport

    06:25

    SAN

    2h 34m

    Direct

    09:59

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
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  11. F93174

    Denver International Airport

    20:55

    DEN

    2h 26m

    Direct

    00:21

    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 CAD 83
Cheapest return ticket price CAD 165

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 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 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 22:56, with about 17 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 CAD 286 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • 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.
  • One-way flights from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare International Airport currently start from CAD 83, and round-trip fares start from CAD 165. The current lowest fare is a Frontier Airlines flight departing on Tue, Nov 17; 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 International Airport, with an average flight time of 3 hours 37 minutes, and around 94 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 CAD 281. 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 International Airport, with one-way fares starting from CAD 83. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • San Diego International Airport to O'Hare International Airport operates around 94 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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