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Chicago to San Diego Flights

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)

Cheapest fares highlighted below

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
27 28 29 30 31 1 $248 2 $238
3 $248 4 $238 5 $216 6 $216 7 $238 8 $248 9 $216
10 $248 11 $238 12 $238 13 $238 14 $238 15 $248 16 $238
17 $248 18 $238 19 $238 20 $238 21 $238 22 $248 23 $238
24 $248 25 $258 26 27 $238 28 1 2

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 48 hours. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.

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) American Airlines $238
Return Mon, Feb 11 San Diego (SAN) Chicago (ORD) American Airlines

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) Spirit Airlines $216
Return Tue, Feb 12 San Diego (SAN) Chicago (ORD) Spirit Airlines

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) Spirit Airlines $216
Return Tue, Feb 12 San Diego (SAN) Chicago (ORD) Spirit Airlines
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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) United Airlines $238
Return Mon, Mar 11 San Diego (SAN) Chicago (ORD) United Airlines

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) United Airlines $238
Return Wed, Mar 6 San Diego (SAN) Chicago (ORD) United Airlines

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) United Airlines $238
Return Tue, Mar 12 San Diego (SAN) Chicago (ORD) United Airlines
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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) US Airways $336
Return Mon, Apr 22 San Diego (SAN) Chicago (ORD) US Airways

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) Spirit Airlines $276
Return Sat, May 4 San Diego (SAN) Chicago (ORD) Spirit Airlines

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) Spirit Airlines $276
Return Sat, May 4 San Diego (SAN) Chicago (ORD) Spirit Airlines
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Flight facts

    • 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
airline logo Spirit Airlines CHI SAN Wed, Jan 23 - Sat, Jan 26 $215
airline logo United Airlines CHI SAN Thu, Jan 31 - Wed, Feb 6 $237
airline logo American Airlines CHI SAN Wed, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 25 $237
airline logo US Airways CHI SAN Mon, Feb 18 - Tue, Feb 26 $245
airline logo Frontier Airlines CHI SAN Tue, Feb 12 - Tue, Mar 12 $251
Delta Airlines Delta Air Lines CHI SAN Wed, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 25 $259
airline logo Virgin America CHI SAN Fri, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 10 $313
airline logo Alaska Airlines CHI SAN Thu, Jan 31 - Wed, Feb 6 $367
airline logo AirTran Airways CHI SAN Tue, Mar 26 - Mon, Apr 1 $415
airline logo AeroMexico 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
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Weekly

Number of direct flights this week

Carrier Fri 4 Sat 5 Sun 6 Mon 7 Tue 8 Wed 9 Thu 10
airline logo United Airlines 2 1 3 2 2 2 2
airline logo Alaska Airlines 4 4 4 4 3 3 3
airline logo US Airways 2 2 1 2 2 2 2
airline logo American Airlines 4 4 4 4 3 3 3
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Airports in Chicago, IL, US
map of airports in Chicago
  • 1

    Midway Airport (MDW)

    Distance from City Center: 9.5 miles

  • 2

    O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    Distance from City Center: 15.1 miles

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Airports in San Diego, CA, US
map of airports in San Diego
  • 1

    San Diego Airport (SAN)

    Distance from City Center: 2 miles

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