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San Diego International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight

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 SAR 395 and round-trip from SAR 626. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SAN 07:00
        4h 25m
        Direct
        ORD 13:25
        San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Oct 7 | Alaska Airlines
        MDW 20:55
        4h 20m
        Direct
        SAN 23:15
        Chicago - San Diego | Wed, Oct 14 |
        SAR 761 SAR 1,102
        31% off
        31% off
        SAR 1,102 SAR 761
      • SAN 07:00
        4h 25m
        Direct
        ORD 13:25
        San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Oct 6 | Alaska Airlines
        MDW 20:55
        4h 20m
        Direct
        SAN 23:15
        Chicago - San Diego | Tue, Oct 13 |
        SAR 763 SAR 1,102
        31% off
        31% off
        SAR 1,102 SAR 763
      • SAN 13:12
        4h 30m
        Direct
        ORD 19:42
        San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Oct 7 | American Airlines
        MDW 20:55
        4h 20m
        Direct
        SAN 23:15
        Chicago - San Diego | Wed, Oct 14 |
        SAR 781 SAR 1,102
        28% off
        28% off
        SAR 1,102 SAR 781
      • SAN 09:03
        8h 38m
        1 stop
        ORD 19:41
        San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Sep 26 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 06:30
        19h 21m
        1 stop
        SAN 23:51
        Chicago - San Diego | Sat, Oct 3 | Frontier Airlines
        SAR 626
        43% off
        SAR 1,102 SAR 626
      • SAN 06:25
        15h 59m
        1 stop
        ORD 00:24
        San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Oct 21 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 22:40
        27h 19m
        1 stop
        SAN 23:59
        Chicago - San Diego | Thu, Oct 29 | Frontier Airlines
        SAR 662
        40% off
        SAR 1,102 SAR 662
      • SAN 06:25
        15h 58m
        1 stop
        ORD 00:23
        San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Sep 30 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 06:30
        11h 28m
        1 stop
        SAN 15:58
        Chicago - San Diego | Sat, Oct 3 | Frontier Airlines
        SAR 695
        37% off
        SAR 1,102 SAR 695
      • SAN 07:03
        4h 19m
        Direct
        ORD 13:22
        San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Sep 26 | Alaska Airlines
        ORD 06:30
        19h 21m
        1 stop
        SAN 23:51
        Chicago - San Diego | Sat, Oct 3 | Frontier Airlines
        SAR 747
        32% off
        SAR 1,102 SAR 747
      • SAN 21:03
        6h 35m
        1 stop
        ORD 05:38
        San Diego - Chicago | Mon, Sep 28 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 06:30
        19h 21m
        1 stop
        SAN 23:51
        Chicago - San Diego | Mon, Oct 5 | Frontier Airlines
        SAR 754
        32% off
        SAR 1,102 SAR 754
      • SAN 21:03
        6h 35m
        1 stop
        ORD 05:38
        San Diego - Chicago | Fri, Sep 25 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 06:30
        11h 28m
        1 stop
        SAN 15:58
        Chicago - San Diego | Sat, Oct 3 | Frontier Airlines
        SAR 778
        28% off
        SAR 1,102 SAR 778
      • SAN 20:48
        6h 47m
        1 stop
        ORD 05:35
        San Diego - Chicago | Mon, Nov 9 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 11:06
        6h 35m
        1 stop
        SAN 15:41
        Chicago - San Diego | Tue, Nov 10 | Frontier Airlines
        SAR 778
        28% off
        SAR 1,102 SAR 778
      • SAN 06:25
        15h 56m
        1 stop
        ORD 00:21
        San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Nov 10 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 06:30
        11h 28m
        1 stop
        SAN 15:58
        Chicago - San Diego | Tue, Nov 17 | Frontier Airlines
        SAR 780
        28% off
        SAR 1,102 SAR 780
      • SAN 06:25
        15h 56m
        1 stop
        ORD 00:21
        San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Oct 31 | Frontier Airlines
        ORD 06:30
        11h 28m
        1 stop
        SAN 15:58
        Chicago - San Diego | Sat, Nov 7 | Frontier Airlines
        SAR 782
        28% off
        SAR 1,102 SAR 782
      • SAN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 14:00
        San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Sep 26 | Normal Airline
        CHI 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SAN 16:00
        Chicago - San Diego | Mon, Sep 28 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SAN 12:35
        4h 18m
        Direct
        ORD 18:53
        San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Oct 31 | Alaska Airlines
        SAR 465 SAR 655
        28% off
        28% off
        SAR 655 SAR 465
      • SAN 07:00
        4h 25m
        Direct
        ORD 13:25
        San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Oct 28 | Alaska Airlines
        SAR 465 SAR 655
        28% off
        28% off
        SAR 655 SAR 465
      • SAN 06:25
        15h 59m
        1 stop
        ORD 00:24
        San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Oct 10 | Frontier Airlines
        SAR 395 SAR 655
        40% off
        40% off
        SAR 655 SAR 395
      • SAN 06:25
        15h 56m
        1 stop
        ORD 00:21
        San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Nov 3 | Frontier Airlines
        SAR 425
        35% off
        SAR 655 SAR 425
      • SAN 06:25
        15h 56m
        1 stop
        ORD 00:21
        San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Nov 10 | Frontier Airlines
        SAR 426
        35% off
        SAR 655 SAR 426
      • SAN 06:25
        15h 56m
        1 stop
        ORD 00:21
        San Diego - Chicago | Wed, Nov 4 | Frontier Airlines
        SAR 426
        35% off
        SAR 655 SAR 426
      • SAN 06:25
        15h 56m
        1 stop
        ORD 00:21
        San Diego - Chicago | Tue, Oct 27 | Frontier Airlines
        SAR 427
        35% off
        SAR 655 SAR 427
      • SAN 06:25
        15h 59m
        1 stop
        ORD 00:24
        San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Oct 24 | Frontier Airlines
        SAR 427
        35% off
        SAR 655 SAR 427
      • SAN 20:32
        6h 41m
        1 stop
        ORD 05:13
        San Diego - Chicago | Mon, Nov 16 | Frontier Airlines
        SAR 442
        33% off
        SAR 655 SAR 442
      • SAN 20:32
        6h 41m
        1 stop
        ORD 05:13
        San Diego - Chicago | Thu, Oct 29 | Frontier Airlines
        SAR 443
        32% off
        SAR 655 SAR 443
      • SAN 20:32
        6h 41m
        1 stop
        ORD 05:13
        San Diego - Chicago | Thu, Nov 19 | Frontier Airlines
        SAR 443
        32% off
        SAR 655 SAR 443
      • SAN 09:32
        7h 36m
        1 stop
        ORD 19:08
        San Diego - Chicago | Mon, Nov 2 | Frontier Airlines
        SAR 443
        32% off
        SAR 655 SAR 443
      • SAN 14:01
        8h 58m
        1 stop
        ORD 00:59
        San Diego - Chicago | Mon, Oct 19 | Frontier Airlines
        SAR 450
        31% off
        SAR 655 SAR 450
      • SAN 06:25
        15h 56m
        1 stop
        ORD 00:21
        San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Oct 31 | Frontier Airlines
        SAR 459
        30% off
        SAR 655 SAR 459
      • SAN 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 14:00
        San Diego - Chicago | Sat, Sep 26 | Normal Airline
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Flight prices from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare International Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest data.

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

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average one-way fares by month from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare International Airport are usually in September, with an average price of SAR 290. April sees the highest fares, around SAR 974.

SAR 974
SAR 632
SAR 290
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  • SAR 290
    Sep
  • SAR 648
    Oct
  • SAR 577
    Nov
  • SAR 500
    Dec
  • SAR 865
    Jan
  • SAR 602
    Feb
  • SAR 721
    Mar
  • SAR 974
    Apr
  • SAR 946
    May
  • SAR 812
    Jun
  • SAR 835
    Jul
  • SAR 725
    Aug

Which day of the week has the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare International Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average fares by each day of the week from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare International Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day for flights from San Diego International Airport to O'Hare International Airport is Thursday, with average prices lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Sunday, as fares are typically the highest.

SAR 819
SAR 714
SAR 609
SAR 504
    Cheapest
  • SAR 691
    Mon
  • SAR 753
    Tue
  • SAR 697
    Wed
  • SAR 609
    Thu
  • SAR 794
    Fri
  • SAR 716
    Sat
  • SAR 819
    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 SAR 395) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Frontier Airlines
From SAR 395
Alaska Airlines
From SAR 465
American Airlines
From SAR 482
Delta Air Lines
From SAR 506
United Airlines
From SAR 612

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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. AS1478

    San Diego International Airport

    12:32

    SAN

    4h 21m

    18:53

    ORD

    S M T W T F S
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  2. AS1446

    San Diego International Airport

    07:00

    SAN

    4h 15m

    13:15

    ORD

    S M T W T F S
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  3. F91326

    San Diego International Airport

    18:22

    SAN

    1h 43m

    Direct

    20:05

    LAS

    S - - W T - S
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  4. F92146

    Harry Reid International Airport

    23:50

    LAS

    3h 48m

    Direct

    05:38

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  5. F91426

    San Diego International Airport

    09:32

    SAN

    3h 19m

    Direct

    14:51

    DFW

    - - - - - F -
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  6. F93242

    Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    05:34

    DFW

    2h 32m

    Direct

    08:06

    ORD

    S M T W T F S

  7. F92818

    San Diego International Airport

    06:30

    SAN

    2h 36m

    Direct

    10:06

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
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  8. F93174

    Denver International Airport

    21:26

    DEN

    2h 27m

    Direct

    00:53

    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 SAR 395
Cheapest return ticket price SAR 626

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 38 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 22:46, with about 16 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 SAR 785 in September, 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 International Airport (ORD) at 12:26.
    • 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 SAR 395, and round-trip fares start from SAR 626. The current lowest fare is a Frontier Airlines flight departing on Sat, Oct 10; 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 35 minutes, and around 93 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 SAR 645. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • San Diego International Airport to O'Hare International Airport operates around 90 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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