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 $90 One Way, $190 Round Trip

Prices starting at $190 for return flights and $90 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.

Fri, May 15 - Wed, May 27
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
$190 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$190
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 15 from Chicago to San Diego, returning Wed, May 27, priced at $190 found 2 days ago
Sat, May 16 - Wed, May 20
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
$200 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$200
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 16 from Chicago to San Diego, returning Wed, May 20, priced at $200 found 1 hour ago
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
$217 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$217
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Tue, Aug 25 from Chicago to San Diego, returning Tue, Sep 1, priced at $217 found 7 hours ago
Tue, May 12 - Wed, May 13
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
$219 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$219
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, May 12 from Chicago to San Diego, returning Wed, May 13, priced at $219 found 4 hours ago
Tue, May 12 - Wed, May 13
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
$219 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$219
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 12 from Chicago to San Diego, returning Wed, May 13, priced at $219 found 4 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near San Diego Intl.

Airport Hotels near San Diego Intl.

Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$191 nightly
The price is $220 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$220 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,474 reviews)
Overall amazing

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$182 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$211 total
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,106 reviews)
The view was fantastic Reserved a suite and had issues being locked out but all was resolved quickly ( secure the passage doors) Parking was an issue, but this was in part to the hotel being sold out. Valet parking is NOT offered here.

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N San Diego CA
$119 nightly
The price is $137 total per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
$137 total
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,446 reviews)
Love the hotel

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

Handlery Hotel
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

Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
$82 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
$94 total
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
Best Western Seven Seas
Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N San Diego CA
$119 nightly
The price is $137 total per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
$137 total
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,446 reviews)
Love the hotel

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

Handlery Hotel
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
$254 nightly
The price is $292 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$292 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,546 reviews)
Every thing was great!

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
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.

San Diego Hotels With Airport Transportation

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

Wyndham San Diego Bayside

4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive San Diego CA
$182 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$211 total
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,106 reviews)
The view was fantastic Reserved a suite and had issues being locked out but all was resolved quickly ( secure the passage doors) Parking was an issue, but this was in part to the hotel being sold out. Valet parking is NOT offered here.

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$191 nightly
The price is $220 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$220 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,474 reviews)
Overall amazing

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1955 San Diego Ave San Diego CA
$141 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$162 total
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,065 reviews)
We didn't have time to eat, but they had a good selection of snacks in the lobby. The free shuttle ride to the airport was nice.

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG
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

Pleasant Inn

Pleasant Inn

2.5 out of 5
5550 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego CA
$94 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
$107 total
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Total with taxes and fees
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 convenient parking in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,370 reviews)
Parking was very easy. Air conditioning was super chilly.

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

Pleasant Inn
E-Z 8 Motel Old Town

E-Z 8 Motel Old Town

2.5 out of 5
4747 Pacific Highway San Diego CA
$59 nightly
The price is $68 total per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
$68 total
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
6.6/10 (2,106 reviews)
Too noisy at late night

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

E-Z 8 Motel Old Town
Kings Inn San Diego

Kings Inn San Diego

2.5 out of 5
1333 Hotel Cir S San Diego CA
$87 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$100 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,674 reviews)
Everything was exceptional. I loved everything . Very friendly staff. Clean place and very affordable.

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

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.

Family Friendly Hotels in San Diego

Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel

3.5 out of 5
998 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
$217 nightly
The price is $250 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$250 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,009 reviews)
Great location, private beach, great food at the restaurants. Short walk to Mission Beach which is awesome. Outdoor Pool and hot tub is a nice feature to have. Overall Great place to stay

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

Bahia Resort Hotel
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
$199 nightly
The price is $229 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$229 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,297 reviews)
good

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
$295 nightly
The price is $339 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$339 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,226 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pool, game room, on the beach, bicycle rentals

Travelers say...
the pool was heated. the staff were very nice and accommodating. I would definitely recommend and go back to explore more

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

Catamaran Resort and Spa
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.

ORD to SAN Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
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

Are there non-stop flights from O'Hare Airport to San Diego Airport?
Nonstop flights are available, and with several airlines flying this route, you're not short on choice either. United Airlines and American Airlines are among the carriers that will fly you straight from O'Hare Airport to San Diego Airport.
What is the shortest flight from O'Hare Airport to SAN?
From Chicago, the unique sights and sounds of San Diego are around 4 hours and 25 minutes away. Choose your favorite seat, or perhaps even one with a little more legroom, and get to your destination in total comfort.
How many hours flight from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to SAN?
From ORD to SAN, you'll be traveling for an average of 4 hours and 33 minutes. Settle in, order a glass of bubbly and put on your noise-canceling earphones. It's time to binge-watch some awesome TV shows.
What airlines have the most flights from ORD to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
A worry-free, fun-filled getaway starts with choosing a first-rate airline. American Airlines (AA) offers 139 flights each month from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN). Why not climb aboard and see why it's considered one of the best? If nothing jumps out at you there, take a look at the airfares from United Airlines (UA). This carrier is also quick to book up and has 139 flights between Chicago and San Diego monthly.

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