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£295 £286
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£27 £26
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Mon, 20 May ORD - SAN
£156 £153
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Flight route information

Distance: 1726 miles
San Diego airports
Lindbergh International Airport (SAN) How far from city centre: 2 miles
Gillespie (SEE) How far from city centre: 16 miles
N Island Nas (NZY) How far from city centre: 4 miles
Palomar Airport (CLD) How far from city centre: 29 miles
Brown Field (SDM) How far from city centre: 14 miles
Montgomery Fld (MYF) How far from city centre: 7 miles
Chicago airports
O'hare International Airport (ORD) How far from city centre: 14 miles
Midway Airport (MDW) How far from city centre: 4 miles
Chicago Nas (NOH) How far from city centre: 22 miles
Dupage County (DPA) How far from city centre: 27 miles
Pal Waukee (PWK) How far from city centre: 22 miles
Greater Rockford (RFD) How far from city centre: 75 miles

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Prices for tickets from San Diego to Chicago may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

3. Can I book last-minute flights from San Diego to Chicago on Opodo?

When booking a flight, you may encounter situations where your desired travel date is unavailable or the flight price has increased beyond your budget. Rest assured, Opodo offers a solution. Explore our last-minute flight deals to find affordable options, especially if you have flexibility with your travel dates. Whether you need to depart on short notice or simply want to discover the cheapest day to fly between San Diego and Chicago, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

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Frequently asked questions about flights from San Diego to Chicago

How long does the flight take to go from San Diego to Chicago?
The total flight time between San Diego and Chicago is of around 04:16 hours on average, considering an average distance of 2,778 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from San Diego to Chicago at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from San Diego to Chicago is 26£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from San Diego to Chicago?
The most popular months to book a trip from San Diego to Chicago are August, July and April, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from San Diego to Chicago?
The best time of the year to go to Chicago when flying from San Diego depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, August is the top 1º month to fly to Chicago from San Diego in terms of searches from our customer, followed by July and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, February and November are the months with less volume of searchs for the route San Diego - Chicago.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from San Diego to Chicago?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions United States may apply when travelling from San Diego. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
Which airports have flights between San Diego and Chicago?
The main airport route flying between San Diego and Chicago is: Lindbergh International Airport (SAN) to O hare International Airport (ORD). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • United Airlines.
  • Spirit Airlines.
  • American Airlines.
Which are the airlines with flights from San Diego to Chicago?
Airlines with direct flights departing from San Diego to Chicago are:
  • United Airlines.
  • American Airlines.
Flight Duration 4 h and 16 m Flights between San Diego and Chicago take, on average, 4 h and 16 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £26 Cheapest price for a flight between San Diego and Chicago found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport Lindbergh International Airport The airport Lindbergh International Airport is the departure airport operating flights between San Diego and Chicago
Arriving Airport O'hare International Airport Flights departing San Diego with Chicago as destination arrive at O'hare International Airport

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