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Cheap Flights from ORD to SAN starting at $105 One Way, $198 Round Trip

Prices starting at $198 for return flights and $105 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.

Wed, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 12
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
$198 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$198
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 6 from Chicago to San Diego, returning Tue, Sep 12, priced at $198 found 1 day ago
Wed, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 12
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
$204 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$204
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 6 from Chicago to San Diego, returning Tue, Sep 12, priced at $204 found 1 day ago
Wed, Aug 23 - Tue, Sep 12
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
$208 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$208
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 23 from Chicago to San Diego, returning Tue, Sep 12, priced at $208 found 3 days ago
Tue, Aug 22 - Tue, Aug 29
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
$209 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$209
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 22 from Chicago to San Diego, returning Tue, Aug 29, priced at $209 found 7 hours ago
Tue, Sep 26 - Fri, Sep 29
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
$212 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$212
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 26 from Chicago to San Diego, returning Fri, Sep 29, priced at $212 found 1 day ago

Hotel Ideas near San Diego Intl.

Airport Hotels near San Diego Intl.

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
The price is $146 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$146
per night
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (6,587 reviews)
Great location
"We had a bayside room with a lovely view of the bay. The location was excellent for getting around downtown. The room was spacious and clean. Our only issue was on our 4th day we asked for the room to be serviced but it wasn't. Other than that we found the staff to be friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2023

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
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 $229 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$229
per night
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, 6 restaurants, and a marina. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,431 reviews)
"Beautiful setting as we had a suite marina side love the dining options we did not have a ice machine 7th floor and had to walk a long distance to acquire and at times that machine was out of ice and had to go to a different floor"

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2023

Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
4 out of 5
1 Market Pl, San Diego, CA
The price is $212 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$212
per night
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,196 reviews)
"Nice overall stay. Walking distance from a lot of activities and great views of the bay. Not the nicest hotel I’ve ever been in, but nice enough where I would consider a second stay."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2023

Manchester Grand Hyatt 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.

Hotels In San Diego

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
The price is $146 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$146
per night
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (6,587 reviews)
Great location
"We had a bayside room with a lovely view of the bay. The location was excellent for getting around downtown. The room was spacious and clean. Our only issue was on our 4th day we asked for the room to be serviced but it wasn't. Other than that we found the staff to be friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2023

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
4 out of 5
1 Market Pl, San Diego, CA
The price is $212 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$212
per night
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,196 reviews)
"Nice overall stay. Walking distance from a lot of activities and great views of the bay. Not the nicest hotel I’ve ever been in, but nice enough where I would consider a second stay."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2023

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
San Diego Mission Bay Resort
San Diego Mission Bay Resort
4 out of 5
1775 E Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is $329 per night from Jun 11 to Jun 12
$329
per night
Jun 11 - Jun 12
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (995 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2023

San Diego Mission Bay Resort
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
The price is $146 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$146
per night
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (6,587 reviews)
Great location
"We had a bayside room with a lovely view of the bay. The location was excellent for getting around downtown. The room was spacious and clean. Our only issue was on our 4th day we asked for the room to be serviced but it wasn't. Other than that we found the staff to be friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2023

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
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 $229 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$229
per night
Jul 6 - Jul 7
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, 6 restaurants, and a marina. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,431 reviews)
"Beautiful setting as we had a suite marina side love the dining options we did not have a ice machine 7th floor and had to walk a long distance to acquire and at times that machine was out of ice and had to go to a different floor"

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2023

Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
1955 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA
The price is $180 per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$180
per night
Jul 5 - Jul 6
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 helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,212 reviews)
"Very modern and super clean and quiet room"

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2023

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town, an IHG 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.

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 $92 per night from Jun 11 to Jun 12
$92
per night
Jun 11 - Jun 12
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free parking, WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the overall value in our reviews. Popular ...
5.6/10 (1,790 reviews)
"I like the property it was affordable and staff was great !"

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2023

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 $120 per night from Jun 11 to Jun 12
$120
per night
Jun 11 - Jun 12
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! (1,002 reviews)
Short Trip in San Diego
"I found this spot because it came up within the budget range I set on Hotels.com. So first, the staff/manager were super attentive, polite and courteous. I had no issues checking in and they were even able to accommodate my request for a first floor room. The hotel is directly off a main highway ..."

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2023

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 $146 per night from Jun 11 to Jun 12
$146
per night
Jun 11 - Jun 12
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,384 reviews)
"Right out of the 1950’s in a great way!"

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2023

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

The Dana on Mission Bay
The Dana on Mission Bay
3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is $223 per night from Jun 18 to Jun 19
$223
per night
Jun 18 - Jun 19
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a marina. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,617 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, close to beach, extra beds/cribs, laundry

Travelers say...
"Beautiful fragrant grounds. Loved strolling around the marina. I only wish there had been more dining options within walking distance."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2023

The Dana on Mission Bay
Bahia Resort Hotel
Bahia Resort Hotel
3.5 out of 5
998 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is $319 per night from Jun 19 to Jun 20
$319
per night
Jun 19 - Jun 20
Stay at this 3.5-star beach aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free parking, a marina, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,198 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, on the beach, outdoor tennis courts, bicycle rentals

Travelers say...
"Nice place for a family with kids. Grounds are nice with easy acees to the bay."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2023

Bahia Resort Hotel
Catamaran Resort and Spa
Catamaran Resort and Spa
4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard, San Diego, CA
The price is $320 per night from Jun 11 to Jun 12
$320
per night
Jun 11 - Jun 12
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the comfy beds in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,868 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, on the beach, bicycle rentals, laundry

Travelers say...
"It was a nice stay. However, for the price per night they should make parking inclusive and not an extra charge"

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2023

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.

Map To Nearby Hotels

ORD to SAN Route Info

Origin Airport
Chicago
Destination Airport
San Diego
Number Of Airlines Serving
18
Distance
1720 mi
Shortest Flight Departure Time
7:11AM CDT
Shortest Flight Departure Date
Jun 16
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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