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Airports in Chicago
The city of Chicago is primarily served by two international airports. Travelers looking for low-fare flights from Chicago can use Orbitz.com to find flights from both O'Hare and Midway. O'Hare International Airport is located approximately 17 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. Midway International Airport is located on the city's southwest side, approximately eight miles from Chicago's Loop. O'Hare serves as a hub for American Airlines and United Airlines, and Midway is a hub for Southwest Airlines.
Chicago Airport Parking
Daily, hourly, and valet parking are available at O'Hare. Rates vary from $2.00 to $10.00 per hour. An economy parking lot is also available at a rate of $2.00 per hour. Similar parking options and rates apply at Midway.
Chicago Airport Transportation
There are numerous transportation options for getting to and from both O'Hare and Midway. O'Hare can be accessed via regional trains, buses, and local mass transit lines. The CTA Blue Line offers a fast and convenient transportation option to and from this airport. Midway is served by the CTA Orange Line. Car rental services are available at both airports, and travelers can quickly book car rental services at either airport using Orbitz.com.
Chicago Airport Restaurants
Both O'Hare and Midway offer a variety of restaurant options for travelers. Restaurants located in both airports include Starbuck's Coffee, Chicago Style Hot Dogs, McDonald's, Auntie Anne's, Chili's, Cinnabon, and Dunkin Donuts, making it easy for visitors to grab a quick breakfast, snack, or meal. By using Orbitz.com, travelers can quickly and easily find low-fare flights from Chicago.
Flights to San Diego
Booking flights to San Diego with Orbitz.com helps ensure you get the best rate on your airline tickets. The website makes it easy to find a flight that fits your budget. Orbitz.com searches hundreds of flight combinations to find you a bargain.
San Diego International Airport
The San Diego International Airport is located on North Harbor Drive, approximately three miles from downtown San Diego. The airport has hubs for 20 different airlines, including Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, JetBlue and Southwest Airlines. The Orbitz.com website searches flights from all available airlines and displays the results, so you can choose a flight that fits your travel needs and budget.
Parking and Transportation
The San Diego International Airport doesn't allow curbside parking. If you're being picked up from the airport, you'll need to pay for parking. Parking costs $2 for every half hour, with a maximum of $28 per day. The airport offers complimentary shuttle services from the parking lot to the airport terminals. Amtrak and the Metro Bus run between the airport and downtown San Diego every 15 minutes. You can also reserve a taxicab at any of the airport's transportation plazas. Orbitz.com can reserve you a rental car for the duration of your trip. The airport has courtesy phones located near baggage claim, so you can request shuttle service to the car rental company as soon as you arrive.
Dining at the Airport
If you need to grab a quick bite to eat when you arrive, the airport has numerous restaurants, including Monet's California Deli, Pizza Uno, McDonald's and Cramer's Deli. Because Orbitz.com takes care of everything when you book flights to San Diego on the website, you'll have plenty of time to relax and enjoy a meal before you head to your hotel.
Cheap flights from Chicago to San Diego
Prices are for round-trip flights per adult (taxes and fees included)
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February
Cheapest weekend flights in February from Chicago to San Diego
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sat, Feb 9 | Chicago (ORD) | San Diego (SAN) |
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$238 |
| Return Mon, Feb 11 | San Diego (SAN) | Chicago (ORD) |
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Lowest roundtrip airfare in February from Chicago to San Diego
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Tue, Feb 5 | Chicago (ORD) | San Diego (SAN) |
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$216 |
| Return Tue, Feb 12 | San Diego (SAN) | Chicago (ORD) |
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Best one-week trip in February from Chicago to San Diego
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Tue, Feb 5 | Chicago (ORD) | San Diego (SAN) |
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$216 |
| Return Tue, Feb 12 | San Diego (SAN) | Chicago (ORD) |
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March
Cheapest weekend flights in March from Chicago to San Diego
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sat, Mar 9 | Chicago (ORD) | San Diego (SAN) |
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$238 |
| Return Mon, Mar 11 | San Diego (SAN) | Chicago (ORD) |
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Lowest roundtrip airfare in March from Chicago to San Diego
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sat, Mar 2 | Chicago (ORD) | San Diego (SAN) |
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$238 |
| Return Wed, Mar 6 | San Diego (SAN) | Chicago (ORD) |
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Best one-week trip in March from Chicago to San Diego
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Tue, Mar 5 | Chicago (ORD) | San Diego (SAN) |
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$238 |
| Return Tue, Mar 12 | San Diego (SAN) | Chicago (ORD) |
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April
Cheapest weekend flights in April from Chicago to San Diego
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Fri, Apr 19 | Chicago (ORD) | San Diego (SAN) |
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$336 |
| Return Mon, Apr 22 | San Diego (SAN) | Chicago (ORD) |
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Lowest roundtrip airfare in April from Chicago to San Diego
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sat, Apr 27 | Chicago (ORD) | San Diego (SAN) |
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$276 |
| Return Sat, May 4 | San Diego (SAN) | Chicago (ORD) |
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Best one-week trip in April from Chicago to San Diego
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sat, Apr 27 | Chicago (ORD) | San Diego (SAN) |
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$276 |
| Return Sat, May 4 | San Diego (SAN) | Chicago (ORD) |
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Flight facts
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- 12 direct flights are operating from Chicago to San Diego today.
- Today's average time for a direct flight is 4h 21m.
- United Airlines flight 574 (2:23 AM GMT, Airbus Industrie A320) is today's earliest available flight from Chicago to San Diego.
- American Airlines flight 1339 (2:55 PM GMT, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) is today's latest available flight from Chicago to San Diego.
- Today's shortest direct flight from Chicago to San Diego (United Airlines flight 574, Airbus Industrie A320) takes 4h 18m.
- Today's longest direct flight from Chicago to San Diego (American Airlines flight 779, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) takes 4h 25m.
Lowest round trip fares by airline from Chicago to San Diego
| Airline | Departure | Arrival | Travel dates | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| CHI | SAN | Wed, Jan 23 - Sat, Jan 26 | $215 |
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| CHI | SAN | Thu, Jan 31 - Wed, Feb 6 | $237 |
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| CHI | SAN | Wed, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 25 | $237 |
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| CHI | SAN | Mon, Feb 18 - Tue, Feb 26 | $245 |
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| CHI | SAN | Tue, Feb 12 - Tue, Mar 12 | $251 |
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| CHI | SAN | Wed, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 25 | $259 |
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| CHI | SAN | Fri, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 10 | $313 |
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| CHI | SAN | Thu, Jan 31 - Wed, Feb 6 | $367 |
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| CHI | SAN | Tue, Mar 26 - Mon, Apr 1 | $415 |
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| CHI | SAN | Mon, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 17 | $714 |
Daily
Daily flight schedule for Sat, Jan 5, 2013
| Carrier | Flight # | Departing | Arriving | Aircraft | Flight time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | Time | Airport | Time | ||||
| American Airlines | AA2079 | ORD | 9:00 AM | SAN | 11:20 AM | 738 | 4hr 20min |
| Alaska Airlines | AS1234 | ORD | 9:00 AM | SAN | 11:20 AM | 738 | 4hr 20min |
| US Airways | US6306 | ORD | 9:55 AM | SAN | 12:18 PM | 319 | 4hr 23min |
| American Airlines | AA779 | ORD | 1:15 PM | SAN | 3:40 PM | 738 | 4hr 25min |
| Alaska Airlines | AS1070 | ORD | 1:15 PM | SAN | 3:40 PM | 738 | 4hr 25min |
| American Airlines | AA1605 | ORD | 5:50 PM | SAN | 8:10 PM | 738 | 4hr 20min |
| Alaska Airlines | AS1330 | ORD | 5:50 PM | SAN | 8:10 PM | 738 | 4hr 20min |
| United Airlines | UA395 | ORD | 6:10 PM | SAN | 8:33 PM | 320 | 4hr 23min |
| US Airways | US6172 | ORD | 6:10 PM | SAN | 8:33 PM | 320 | 4hr 23min |
| American Airlines | AA1339 | ORD | 8:55 PM | SAN | 11:15 PM | 738 | 4hr 20min |
| Alaska Airlines | AS1312 | ORD | 8:55 PM | SAN | 11:15 PM | 738 | 4hr 20min |
Weekly
Number of direct flights this week
| Carrier | Fri 4 | Sat 5 | Sun 6 | Mon 7 | Tue 8 | Wed 9 | Thu 10 |
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2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Airports in Chicago, IL, US
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1
Midway Airport (MDW)
Distance from City Center: 9.5 miles
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2
O'Hare Airport (ORD)
Distance from City Center: 15.1 miles
Airports in San Diego, CA, US
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1
San Diego Airport (SAN)
Distance from City Center: 2 miles