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$82+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — CHI
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$191
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$82
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$427

Good round-trip deal

$398 or less

Good one-way deal

$193 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/126:58 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop13h 57mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/199:02 pmORD - SAN
1 stop28h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$191
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/314:15 pmSAN - ORD
Nonstop4h 16mFrontier
Sat 8/161:08 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 22mFrontier
Deal found 3/28$197
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/3011:40 amSAN - ORD
1 stop6h 06mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/51:08 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$201
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/189:19 pmSAN - MDW
1 stop6h 04mFrontier
Sun 4/206:45 amMDW - SAN
1 stop6h 44mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$236
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/246:15 amSAN - RFD
1 stop12h 31mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/19:36 pmRFD - SAN
1 stop11h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$237
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2510:35 amSAN - MDW
1 stop6h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/276:15 amMDW - SAN
1 stop20h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$257
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/236:20 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop16h 07mSun Country Air
Mon 5/269:05 pmORD - SAN
1 stop16h 40mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/27$275
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/306:15 amSAN - ORD
1 stop8h 49mDelta
Sat 5/36:35 amORD - SAN
1 stop6h 25mDelta
Deal found 3/27$303
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/36:15 amSAN - MDW
1 stop6h 07mDelta
Wed 5/76:00 amMDW - SAN
1 stop8h 33mDelta
Deal found 3/27$303
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/165:55 pmSAN - MDW
Nonstop4h 00mSouthwest
Sun 4/208:25 pmMDW - SAN
Nonstop4h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/277:29 amSAN - ORD
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/304:55 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$319
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/166:15 amSAN - ORD
1 stop10h 01mAlaska Airlines
Sat 4/199:04 pmORD - SAN
Nonstop4h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$345

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Chicago that are best for you.

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Price

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Mon 5/12

6:58 pm-10:55 am

1 stop13h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/19

9:02 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop28h 54m

$191

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Thu 7/31

4:15 pm-10:31 pm

Nonstop4h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/16

1:08 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop4h 22m

$197

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Wed 7/30

11:40 am-7:46 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/5

1:08 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop4h 22m

$201

San DiegoChicago

SAN - MDW

SANMDW

San Diego

Fri 4/18

9:19 pm-5:23 am

1 stop6h 04m

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/20

6:45 am-11:29 am

1 stop6h 44m

$236

San DiegoChicago

SAN - RFD

SANRFD

San Diego

Thu 4/24

6:15 am-8:46 pm

1 stop12h 31m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Thu 5/1

9:36 pm-7:34 am

1 stop11h 58m

$237

San DiegoChicago

SAN - MDW

SANMDW

San Diego

Fri 4/25

10:35 am-7:06 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/27

6:15 am-12:42 am

1 stop20h 27m

$257

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Fri 5/23

6:20 pm-12:27 pm

1 stop16h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/26

9:05 pm-11:45 am

1 stop16h 40m

$275

San DiegoChicago

SAN - ORD

SANORD

San Diego

Wed 4/30

6:15 am-5:04 pm

1 stop8h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/3

6:35 am-11:00 am

1 stop6h 25m

$303

San DiegoChicago

SAN - MDW

SANMDW

San Diego

Sat 5/3

6:15 am-2:22 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/7

6:00 am-12:33 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$303

San DiegoChicago

SAN - MDW

SANMDW

San Diego

Wed 4/16

5:55 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/20

8:25 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$309

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Chicago in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for San Diego to Chicago flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Diego to Chicago trip
Airports
SAN

Plan for traffic when heading to SAN. Arrive early to avoid stress, especially during peak hours like 4:00-6:15 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Read more about SANby Blane Bachelor
ORD

Consider taking the 'L' train from ORD to downtown Chicago to avoid traffic delays. It's a reliable option compared to taxis or rideshares.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Expert on SAN

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Chicago. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 11 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from San Diego to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to Chicago in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Chicago. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

The most flights from SAN to CHI are scheduled on a Thursday (37 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Diego to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,923 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Chicago from San Diego, you will be flying from San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego. There are 21 flights from San Diego to Chicago per day from 7 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Chicago round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $191, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and Sun Country Air. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Chicago for 51% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Chicago one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $82 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Allegiant Air from $100 and Frontier from $119 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to Chicago?

    While some choose either San Diego - Chicago Midway or San Diego - Chicago Greater Rockford, San Diego - Chicago O'Hare Intl is the most popular route from San Diego to Chicago.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Chicago?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Diego to Chicago on time: Gulf Air (90%), Emirates (89%), SWISS (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Chicago?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,378 for a flight from San Diego to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $136 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $150.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Diego to Chicago?

    San Diego to Chicago flights have a layover in Las Vegas most of the time. Denver sees the next most layovers on San Diego to Chicago flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Las Vegas?

    The majority of Las Vegas visitors spend their time at Fremont Street Experience, Colosseum at Caesars Palace, and Fountains of Bellagio. Fremont Street Experience, Colosseum at Caesars Palace, and Fountains of Bellagio can be accessed by traveling approximately 5.9 mi, 2.6 mi, and 2.3 mi, respectively from Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl for an average daily rate of $63 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Denver?

    The majority of Denver visitors spend their time at Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, and 16th Street Mall. Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, and 16th Street Mall are located about 18.4 mi, 18.6 mi, and 18.7 mi, respectively from Denver Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Denver Intl for an average daily rate of $56 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Diego to Chicago flights?

    Flights departing from San Diego and landing in Chicago layover in Phoenix least frequently.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from San Diego to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from San Diego to Chicago

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$90Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$93Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$217Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$332Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$391Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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