What to know about flights from San Diego to Chicago?

The distance between San Diego and Chicago is approximately 2,786.63km. The average flight time between San Diego and Chicago is 4 hours 27 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in July. September is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
S$ 123
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines SAN-CHI 11h 29m · 1 stop Tue, Sep 22
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Cheapest return
S$ 211
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines SAN-CHI 8h 38m · 2 stops Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3
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Best time to book
December
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
2,786.63km
Flight distance
4h 27m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from San Diego to Chicago over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from S$ 123 and round-trip from S$ 211. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Over the past 7 days, flights from San Diego to Chicago have operated an average of 59 times per day, with 13.0% on-time departure rate and 92.7% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for San Diego to Chicago flights?

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from San Diego to Chicago, including Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines offers the lowest prices on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from San Diego to Chicago according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from San Diego to Chicago.

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from San Diego to Chicago?

The average price of one-way flights from San Diego to Chicago purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Chicago is December, with an average price of S$ 169, and the most expensive month is April, with an average price of up to S$ 341.

S$ 341
S$ 255
S$ 169
S$ 83
    Cheapest
  • S$ 208
    Aug
  • S$ 247
    Sep
  • S$ 222
    Oct
  • S$ 195
    Nov
  • S$ 169
    Dec
  • S$ 285
    Jan
  • S$ 203
    Feb
  • S$ 244
    Mar
  • S$ 341
    Apr
  • S$ 320
    May
  • S$ 275
    Jun
  • S$ 282
    Jul

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from San Diego to Chicago?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from S$ 123 (for example, SAN–ORD on Tue, Sep 22). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Frontier Airlines offers fares from S$ 211, departing on Sat, Sep 26 and returning on Sat, Oct 3.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from San Diego to Chicago with the following airlines, including: Alaska Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 4 hours 27 minutes to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Chicago (CHI).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Diego to Chicago is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 87 direct flights operate each week between San Diego and Chicago. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Alaska Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – AS1446 (departure at 07:20)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from San Diego to Chicago on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Tue, Sep 22, with one-way fares from just S$ 123.
    · Compare airlines. Alaska Airlines currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Chicago.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Chicago is usually September, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego to Chicago on September 24, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at S$ 108.
  • Flights to Chicago can arrive at: O'Hare International Airport (ORD)Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). The most common route connects San Diego International Airport and O'Hare International Airport (SAN–ORD).
  • The time difference between Chicago and San Diego is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from San Diego to Chicago is S$ 228. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from San Diego to Chicago is S$ 430. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter San Diego and Chicago, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.