Cheap flights from ORD to SAN (O'Hare Intl. to San Diego Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from ORD to SAN starting at $47 One Way, $104 Round Trip

Prices starting at $104 for return flights and $47 for one-way flights to San Diego Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Mon, Aug 26 - Wed, Aug 28
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
$104 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$104
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 26 from Chicago to San Diego, returning Wed, Aug 28, priced at $104 found 7 hours ago
Wed, Aug 21 - Tue, Aug 27
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
$117 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$117
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 21 from Chicago to San Diego, returning Tue, Aug 27, priced at $117 found 12 hours ago
Tue, Aug 27 - Sat, Aug 31
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
$124 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$124
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 27 from Chicago to San Diego, returning Sat, Aug 31, priced at $124 found 3 hours ago
Sat, Jun 8 - Wed, Jun 12
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
$150 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$150
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jun 8 from Chicago to San Diego, returning Wed, Jun 12, priced at $150 found 1 hour ago
Tue, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 20
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
$276 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$276
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 13 from Chicago to San Diego, returning Tue, Aug 20, priced at $276 found 6 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near San Diego Intl.

Airport Hotels near San Diego Intl.

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
3 out of 5
3737 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA
The price is $109 per night from May 30 to May 31
$109
per night
May 30 - May 31
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7/10 Good! (2,688 reviews)
"Clean room and easy check in"

Reviewed on May 28, 2024

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is $189 per night from May 30 to May 31
$189
per night
May 30 - May 31
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, 6 restaurants, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,261 reviews)
"Hotel was great! The only unpleasant thing I would say is. We left the day at 8am and returned around 4pm and our hotel room wasn’t clean. House keeping knocked on our door around 4:10 pm to clean. I was a little annoyed about that. Parking was hard when they had an event Saturday."

Reviewed on May 27, 2024

Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
The price is $168 per night from May 30 to May 31
$168
per night
May 30 - May 31
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,894 reviews)
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Reviewed on May 25, 2024

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In San Diego

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
3 out of 5
3737 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA
The price is $109 per night from May 30 to May 31
$109
per night
May 30 - May 31
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7/10 Good! (2,688 reviews)
"Clean room and easy check in"

Reviewed on May 28, 2024

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
4 out of 5
1 Market Pl, San Diego, CA
The price is $204 per night from May 31 to Jun 1
$204
per night
May 31 - Jun 1
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,186 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on May 28, 2024

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
The price is $168 per night from May 30 to May 31
$168
per night
May 30 - May 31
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,894 reviews)
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Reviewed on May 25, 2024

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced San Diego Hotels

E-Z 8 Motel Old Town
E-Z 8 Motel Old Town
2.5 out of 5
4747 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA
The price is $80 per night from May 30 to May 31
$80
per night
May 30 - May 31
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
5.8/10 (2,036 reviews)
"Na"

Reviewed on May 27, 2024

E-Z 8 Motel Old Town
Pleasant Inn
Pleasant Inn
2.5 out of 5
5550 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA
The price is $110 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
$110
per night
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on May 27, 2024

Pleasant Inn
Kings Inn San Diego
Kings Inn San Diego
2.5 out of 5
1333 Hotel Cir S, San Diego, CA
The price is $104 per night from May 30 to May 31
$104
per night
May 30 - May 31
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,692 reviews)
"Beautiful"

Reviewed on May 27, 2024

Kings Inn San Diego
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Map To Nearby Hotels

ORD to SAN Route Info

Origin Airport
Chicago
Destination Airport
San Diego
Number Of Airlines Serving
16
Distance
1720 mi
Shortest Flight Departure Time
4:51PM CDT
Shortest Flight Departure Date
Jun 5
ORD Address & GPS
Address:
10000 West O'Hare
Chicago IL, 60666
United States
IATA Code:
ORD
Longitude:
-87.904876
Latitude:
41.976912
Time Zone:
America/Chicago
SAN Address & GPS
Address:
Airport Drive
San Diego CA, 92101
United States
IATA Code:
SAN
Longitude:
-117.197312
Latitude:
32.731938
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Am I able to catch a flight from Chicago, IL Airport (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to San Diego, CA Airport (SAN-San Diego Intl.) now?
The Covid-19 Travel Advisor can help you with questions about travel restrictions and quarantine when traveling by plane from Chicago, IL Airport (ORD-O’Hare Intl.) to San Diego, CA Airport (SAN-San Diego Intl.).
Are there non-stop flights from ORD to San Diego, CA Airport (SAN-San Diego Intl.)?
If you want to get from ORD to SAN in the shortest time possible, you’re in luck — there are 3 airlines which offer nonstop services on this route. These are some of the most well-respected ones:

  • United Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines

What is the shortest flight from Chicago, IL Airport (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
From Chicago Museum Campus, the thrilling sights and sounds of Leucadia are around 4 hours and 14 minutes away. Lock in your favorite seat, or maybe even one with extra legroom, and get to your destination in comfort.
How many hours flight from Chicago, IL Airport (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to San Diego Airport?
It usually takes about 4 hours and 21 minutes to jet from Chicago, IL Airport (ORD-O’Hare Intl.) to SAN. Breeze through this medium-haul flight by watching TV shows and browsing a magazine or two. Alternatively, use the time to catch up on some sleep.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I cancel my flight to San Diego, CA Airport (SAN-San Diego Intl.)?
We get that traveling right now has its challenges, so it’s good to know that many reservations booked through us are able to be cancelled or changed. If your travel plans to San Diego, CA Airport (SAN-San Diego Intl.) have been affected by COVID-19, a lot of airlines are making things easier by offering credits to use at a later date. Just sign in to your account and you’ll quickly see what options are available. Our Customer Service Portal is the place to go for more information.
Are there flights to San Diego, CA Airport (SAN-San Diego Intl.) with flexible change policies?
In most cases you’ll have the option to reschedule your flight to San Diego, CA Airport (SAN-San Diego Intl.) without a change fee. All you have to do then is pay the difference between the old flight and the new one. Look for the “no change fees” filter and book with confidence.
What airlines have the most flights from O'Hare Airport to San Diego Airport?
While you’ll find a few airlines that offer flights from O’Hare Airport to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), there are a couple that regular travelers keep coming back to. Spirit Airlines (NK) is one of the finest and has 47 flights every month. American Airlines (AA) will also get you to your destination in style and comfort. Offering 188 monthly flights between Chicago Museum Campus and Leucadia, it’s also a top choice for travelers.

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