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

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Cheap Flights from SAN to ORD starting at $124 One Way, $248 Round Trip

Prices starting at $248 for return flights and $124 for one-way flights to O'Hare 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.

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12
SAN
San Diego
ORD
Chicago
$248 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$248
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 8 from San Diego to Chicago, returning Mon, Oct 12, priced at $248 found 14 hours ago
Wed, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 14
SAN
San Diego
ORD
Chicago
$254 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$254
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 8 from San Diego to Chicago, returning Tue, Jul 14, priced at $254 found 17 hours ago
Sat, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 7
SAN
San Diego
ORD
Chicago
$307 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$307
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Oct 3 from San Diego to Chicago, returning Wed, Oct 7, priced at $307 found 18 hours ago
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3
SAN
San Diego
ORD
Chicago
$307 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$307
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 27 from San Diego to Chicago, returning Tue, Nov 3, priced at $307 found 10 hours ago
Mon, Jun 15 - Thu, Jun 18
SAN
San Diego
ORD
Chicago
$317 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$317
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jun 15 from San Diego to Chicago, returning Thu, Jun 18, priced at $317 found 14 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near O'Hare Intl.

Chicago Hotels With Airport Transportation

Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL - O'Hare

Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL - O'Hare

2 out of 5
2881 Touhy Ave Elk Grove Village IL
The price is $62 total per night from May 28 to May 29
$62 total
per night
May 28 - May 29
Stay at this motel in Elk Grove Village. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,931 reviews)
"Pros: Free parking, fairly low price on short notice. Inside of room was clean enough, in decent enough repair, didn't smell bad or anything, plenty of space, large bed which was comfortable enough. Once there, staff seemed pleasant enough. Cons: When I called the hotel directly the evening I booked, ..."

Reviewed on May 26, 2026

Motel 6 Elk Grove Village, IL - O'Hare
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Chicago O'Hare South, IL

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Chicago O'Hare South, IL

3 out of 5
777 E Grand Avenue Bensenville IL
The price is $114 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$114 total
per night
Jun 21 - Jun 22
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Bensenville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,444 reviews)
"Convenient to airport. Appreciated having the airport shuttle."

Reviewed on May 26, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Chicago O'Hare South, IL
Comfort Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport

Comfort Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport

3 out of 5
4200 North River Road Schiller Park IL
The price is $120 total per night from May 28 to May 29
$120 total
per night
May 28 - May 29
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Schiller Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,015 reviews)
"Easy access to food and shuttle to airport."

Reviewed on May 27, 2026

Comfort Suites Chicago O'Hare Airport
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 to ORD Route Info

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

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to ORD?
If you're hoping to get from SAN to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) as quickly as possible, we're delighted to say that there are multiple companies offering nonstop flights. A couple of these are United Airlines and American Airlines.
What is the shortest flight from SAN to O'Hare Airport?
Order an in-flight vino and get comfy in your seat with an absorbing novel or movie. With the trip from San Diego to Chicago taking 4 hours and 5 minutes, there's plenty of time to enjoy the flying experience.
How many hours flight from San Diego Airport to ORD?
From San Diego Airport to ORD, you'll be traveling for about 4 hours and 9 minutes. Settle back, order a glass of bubbly and put on your noise-canceling earphones. It's time to binge-watch your favorite TV shows.
What airlines have the most flights from SAN to ORD?
First-rate service, on-time arrival performance and superb in-flight entertainment are a few things that make for a pleasant journey with an airline. If you need to get from San Diego Airport to ORD, why not fly with the best? American Airlines (AA) operates 139 flights each month on this route. If you can't find the right flight there, check out the fares from United Airlines (UA). This carrier is another reliable choice and operates 139 flights between San Diego and Chicago each month.

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