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San Diego to Chicago Flights

San Diego's Airport

Orbitz.com can help you find cheap flights from San Diego for your next trip. San Diego International Airport, also known as Lindbergh Field, is located on San Diego Bay, three miles from downtown. The airport is the busiest single-runway airport in the United States. Domestic and international flights are provided by 20 different airlines, including JetBlue, Delta, Southwest, United and US Airways.

Airport Parking Information

The San Diego International Airport offers both hourly and long-term parking spaces. Short-term parking is offered at $4 per hour and long-term parking costs between $11 and $28 per day. You can park your car for up to 30 days. Be aware that curbside parking is never permitted at San Diego International Airport.

Ground Transportation Information

If you would prefer not to leave your car at the airport, metered taxis are available to transport you to the airport. Taxi fares are approximately $2.20 for the first 1/10 mile and $2.30 for each additional mile. San Diego also has a bus system, with a fare of $2.50-$5.00. Not only can Orbitz.com help you plan your discount air travel, it can also help you plan your ground transportation.

San Diego Airport Restaurants

There are many restaurant options available at the San Diego International Airport. You can grab a bite to eat at Chili's To Go, Starbucks, McDonald's or many other restaurants while waiting for your flight. There is also an NFL Bar. There is a variety of shops where you can purchase anything from books to cell phones. Keep checking Orbitz.com for cheap flights from San Diego.

Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport is located on West O'Hare, approximately 18 miles from downtown Chicago. It has hubs for every major airline that offers flights to Chicago, including American Airlines, British Airways and JetBlue. The Chicago Midway International Airport is located on South Cicero Avenue, approximately 12 miles from downtown Chicago. Seven airlines service Midway airport, including Air Tran, Delta and Southwest Airlines. Orbitz.com searches flights arriving at both airports so you get the best prices.

Transportation from the Airport

Both airports offer public transportation via Chicago's elevated train system. The tickets cost $2.25, or you can purchase an all-day pass for $5.75. Taxi services are also available from both airports. Cab fares to downtown Chicago range from $35 to $45. If you want to rent a car for the duration of your stay, Orbitz.com can reserve a vehicle for you. Both airports have onsite rental car facilities.

Weather in Chicago

Summer temperatures in Chicago range from 66 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit, and the temperatures during the winter months range from 18 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicago is prone to heavy snowfall during the winter months, so most vacationers travel to Chicago during the summer. However, if you use Orbitz.com and schedule your trip during the off-peak travel season, it's easy to find cheap flights to Chicago.

Highlights and Attractions

Orbitz.com not only helps you find cheap flights to Chicago, but can also help you purchase tickets to the Sears Tower or make reservations for guided city tours.

Cheap flights from San Diego to Chicago

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 $252 2
3 $287 4 $238 5 $216 6 $236 7 $238 8 $258 9 $216
10 11 $238 12 13 $238 14 $238 15 $248 16 $248
17 18 $339 19 $248 20 $238 21 $238 22 $280 23
24 25 $304 26 $256 27 $248 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 San Diego to Chicago

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Thu, Feb 14 San Diego (SAN) Chicago (ORD) United Airlines $238
Return Mon, Feb 18 Chicago (ORD) San Diego (SAN) United Airlines

Lowest roundtrip airfare in February from San Diego to Chicago

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Sat, Feb 9 San Diego (SAN) Chicago (ORD) Spirit Airlines $216
Return Tue, Feb 12 Chicago (ORD) San Diego (SAN) Spirit Airlines

Best one-week trip in February from San Diego to Chicago

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Wed, Feb 6 San Diego (SAN) Chicago (ORD) Spirit Airlines $236
Return Wed, Feb 13 Chicago (ORD) San Diego (SAN) Spirit Airlines
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March

Cheapest weekend flights in March from San Diego to Chicago

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Fri, Mar 8 San Diego (SAN) Chicago (ORD) United Airlines $252
Return Mon, Mar 11 Chicago (ORD) San Diego (SAN) United Airlines

Lowest roundtrip airfare in March from San Diego to Chicago

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Mon, Mar 11 San Diego (SAN) Chicago (ORD) United Airlines $238
Return Wed, Mar 13 Chicago (ORD) San Diego (SAN) United Airlines

Best one-week trip in March from San Diego to Chicago

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Tue, Mar 19 San Diego (SAN) Chicago (ORD) Spirit Airlines $276
Return Tue, Mar 26 Chicago (ORD) San Diego (SAN) Spirit Airlines
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April

Cheapest weekend flights in April from San Diego to Chicago

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Fri, Apr 26 San Diego (SAN) Chicago (ORD) American Airlines $368
Return Mon, Apr 29 Chicago (ORD) San Diego (SAN) American Airlines

Lowest roundtrip airfare in April from San Diego to Chicago

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Sat, Apr 13 San Diego (SAN) Chicago (ORD) Spirit Airlines $276
Return Wed, Apr 17 Chicago (ORD) San Diego (SAN) Spirit Airlines

Best one-week trip in April from San Diego to Chicago

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Wed, Apr 3 San Diego (SAN) Chicago (ORD) Spirit Airlines $276
Return Wed, Apr 10 Chicago (ORD) San Diego (SAN) Spirit Airlines
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Flight facts

    • 11 direct flights are operating from San Diego to Chicago today.
    • Today's average time for a direct flight is 3h 58m.
    • United Airlines flight 656 (12:18 AM GMT, Boeing 757-200 Passenger) is today's earliest available flight from San Diego to Chicago.
    • American Airlines flight 528 (10:15 AM GMT, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) is today's latest available flight from San Diego to Chicago.
    • Today's shortest direct flight from San Diego to Chicago (American Airlines flight 528, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) takes 3h 50m.
    • Today's longest direct flight from San Diego to Chicago (American Airlines flight 1096, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) takes 4h 5m.

Lowest round trip fares by airline from San Diego to Chicago

Airline Departure Arrival Travel dates Round-trip
airline logo Spirit Airlines SAN CHI Sat, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 12 $215
airline logo United Airlines SAN CHI Thu, Feb 7 - Mon, Feb 11 $237
airline logo American Airlines SAN CHI Mon, Feb 4 - Sat, Feb 16 $237
airline logo US Airways SAN CHI Wed, Jan 16 - Sat, Jan 19 $252
airline logo Frontier Airlines SAN CHI Wed, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 25 $252
Delta Airlines Delta Air Lines SAN CHI Wed, Jan 16 - Sat, Jan 19 $259
airline logo AirTran Airways SAN CHI Wed, Feb 20 - Sun, Feb 24 $276
airline logo Virgin America SAN CHI Mon, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 13 $332
airline logo Alaska Airlines SAN CHI Wed, Feb 27 - Sun, Mar 3 $367
airline logo AeroMexico SAN CHI Fri, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 10 $812
Daily

Daily flight schedule for Fri, Jan 4, 2013

Carrier Flight # Departing Arriving Aircraft Flight time
Airport Time Airport Time
United Airlines UA656 SAN 6:18 AM ORD 12:12 PM 752 3hr 54min
US Airways US6509 SAN 6:18 AM ORD 12:12 PM 752 3hr 54min
American Airlines AA1096 SAN 6:20 AM ORD 12:25 PM 738 4hr 5min
Alaska Airlines AS1163 SAN 6:20 AM ORD 12:25 PM 738 4hr 5min
American Airlines AA1438 SAN 9:10 AM ORD 3:10 PM 738 4hr 0min
Alaska Airlines AS1088 SAN 9:10 AM ORD 3:10 PM 738 4hr 0min
United Airlines UA1667 SAN 10:39 AM ORD 4:40 PM 739 4hr 1min
American Airlines AA674 SAN 12:05 PM ORD 6:05 PM 738 4hr 0min
Alaska Airlines AS1297 SAN 12:05 PM ORD 6:05 PM 738 4hr 0min
American Airlines AA528 SAN 4:15 PM ORD 10:05 PM 738 3hr 50min
Alaska Airlines AS1307 SAN 4:15 PM ORD 10:05 PM 738 3hr 50min
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Weekly

Number of direct flights this week

Carrier Thu 3 Fri 4 Sat 5 Sun 6 Mon 7 Tue 8 Wed 9
airline logo United Airlines 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
airline logo Alaska Airlines 4 4 4 4 4 3 3
airline logo US Airways 1 1 1 2 1 0 1
airline logo American Airlines 4 4 4 4 4 3 3
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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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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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