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, $165 Round Trip

Prices starting at $165 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.

Wed, May 6 - Sat, May 9
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
$165 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$165
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 6 from Chicago to San Diego, returning Sat, May 9, priced at $165 found 20 hours ago
Sun, May 3 - Wed, May 6
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
$187 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$187
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, May 3 from Chicago to San Diego, returning Wed, May 6, priced at $187 found 1 day ago
Sat, May 9 - Mon, May 11
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
$190 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$190
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 9 from Chicago to San Diego, returning Mon, May 11, priced at $190 found 4 hours ago
Tue, Jul 14 - Mon, Jul 20
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
$207 Roundtrip, just found
$207
Roundtrip
just found
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Jul 14 from Chicago to San Diego, returning Mon, Jul 20, priced at $207 just found
Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
$242 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$242
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, May 20 from Chicago to San Diego, returning Wed, May 27, priced at $242 found 1 day 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! (3,456 reviews)
My stay here was amazing the staff was nice and attentive, room was clean with an amazing view. Next time we will stay on the marina side although the bay view was peaceful and beautiful I believe it’s more restaurants to choose from. I definitely plan to stay here again!

Reviewed on Apr 13, 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 May 3 to May 4
$211 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 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,108 reviews)
We stayed for an event and we had to wait 1hour to be checked in while there was 3 staff members chatting in the corner and the line was out the door. We also were offered an upgrade for our room which we paid for to have a balcony and they gave us the balcony where you couldn’t even step outside ...

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
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 21 to Apr 22
$94 total
Apr 21 - Apr 22
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,393 reviews)
The staff doesn’t let you check in early, after a long drive I needed to rest but literally got there 3:45 and rudely they said check in is at 4:00 pm. So if you plan to get early there is not the choice and if you want to be treated bad for getting there early.

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
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

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
$235 nightly
The price is $270 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$270 total
May 10 - May 11
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! (2,548 reviews)
This resort was better than expected. My husband my daughter and I stayed for 3 days and wish we would have booked even just one more. The whole resort is so beautiful and convenient. You can walk to the restaurants there which are amazing and the pools in each village is awesome. We really loved ...

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
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 21 to Apr 22
$94 total
Apr 21 - Apr 22
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,393 reviews)
The staff doesn’t let you check in early, after a long drive I needed to rest but literally got there 3:45 and rudely they said check in is at 4:00 pm. So if you plan to get early there is not the choice and if you want to be treated bad for getting there early.

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
$262 nightly
The price is $303 total per night from Apr 15 to Apr 16
$303 total
Apr 15 - Apr 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,548 reviews)
The hotel was very nice. The only negative, is that the hotel is starting to show it's age.

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

Hard Rock Hotel 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.

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 May 3 to May 4
$211 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 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,108 reviews)
We stayed for an event and we had to wait 1hour to be checked in while there was 3 staff members chatting in the corner and the line was out the door. We also were offered an upgrade for our room which we paid for to have a balcony and they gave us the balcony where you couldn’t even step outside ...

Reviewed on Apr 14, 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! (3,456 reviews)
My stay here was amazing the staff was nice and attentive, room was clean with an amazing view. Next time we will stay on the marina side although the bay view was peaceful and beautiful I believe it’s more restaurants to choose from. I definitely plan to stay here again!

Reviewed on Apr 13, 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 26 to Apr 27
$162 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
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! (1,070 reviews)
I’ve been a Hampton Inn loyalist for a long time, but I may need to reconsider my unjustified avoidance of Holiday Inn Expresses. All of the staff were friendly and helpful, the shuttle was super convenient, the free breakfast exceeded my expectations, the bed was comfy, and the in-room desk area ...

Reviewed on Apr 13, 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 23 to Apr 24
$107 total
Apr 23 - Apr 24
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,371 reviews)
Most staff were super nice and responsive. Rooms were clean. Beds only had sheets, no blanket cover as pictured, "we are transitioning to no blankets so some rooms have them, some don't" was odd, although they gave me a mismatched blanket upon request. Overall stay ok, but be sure to put "do not ...

Reviewed on Apr 14, 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
$63 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Apr 15 to Apr 16
$72 total
Apr 15 - Apr 16
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 (2,112 reviews)
Needs upgrading but decent for price Careful police be hot here

Reviewed on Apr 12, 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
$92 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Apr 15 to Apr 16
$106 total
Apr 15 - Apr 16
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! (3,681 reviews)
Amazing customer service and nice and quiet. Will definitely be staying here again.

Reviewed on Apr 13, 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! (1,987 reviews)
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Reviewed on Apr 14, 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
$219 nightly
The price is $252 total per night from Apr 15 to Apr 16
$252 total
Apr 15 - Apr 16
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! (4,272 reviews)
Love the hotel. Everything is beautiful. The location can’t be beat

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
$305 nightly
The price is $351 total per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$351 total
Apr 27 - Apr 28
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! (1,220 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
We had a short stay of two nights, with two littles (ages 7 and 4). The rooms were nice, however outdated, and accommodated our needs quite well. We got an ocean view, while being in the tower. The staff was very pleasant and they had events over the weekend, which was pretty cool. This place is ...

Reviewed on Apr 14, 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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