$88+ Cheap flights from Illinois to San Diego (SAN)
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 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated April 22, 2025.
Most accurate provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $185 (Mytrip) |
One-way from | $88 (Cheapflightsfares) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $387 |
Good round-trip deal | $273 or less |
Good one-way deal | $164 or less |
Find flight deals from Illinois to San Diego
Cheapest flights from Illinois to San DiegoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to San Diego 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 April 22, 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
ChicagoSan Diego
ORD - SAN
ORDSAN
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 6/14
9:35 pm-7:13 am
1 stop11h 38m
San Diego
Tue 6/17
4:53 pm-10:56 pm
Nonstop4h 03m
ChicagoSan Diego
ORD - SAN
ORDSAN
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 7/5
1:40 pm-4:00 pm
Nonstop4h 20m
San Diego
Wed 7/9
4:53 pm-11:16 pm
Nonstop4h 23m
ChicagoSan Diego
MDW - SAN
MDWSAN
Chicago Midway
Fri 5/30
6:25 am-11:56 am
1 stop7h 31m
San Diego
Tue 6/3
6:25 am-8:53 pm
1 stop12h 28m
ChicagoSan Diego
ORD - SAN
ORDSAN
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 5/17
4:35 pm-7:13 am
2 stops16h 38m
San Diego
Wed 5/21
8:48 pm-5:25 am
1 stop6h 37m
PeoriaSan Diego
PIA - SAN
PIASAN
Greater Peoria
Sun 5/25
5:05 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop8h 54m
San Diego
Thu 5/29
1:48 pm-11:56 pm
1 stop8h 08m
ChicagoSan Diego
MDW - SAN
MDWSAN
Chicago Midway
Wed 6/11
7:35 am-9:50 am
Nonstop4h 15m
San Diego
Wed 6/18
6:55 pm-12:50 am
Nonstop3h 55m
ChicagoSan Diego
ORD - SAN
ORDSAN
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 5/24
4:55 pm-7:16 pm
Nonstop4h 21m
San Diego
Tue 5/27
2:49 pm-9:06 pm
Nonstop4h 17m
MolineSan Diego
MLI - SAN
MLISAN
Moline Quad-City
Sat 5/31
5:00 am-10:59 am
1 stop7h 59m
San Diego
Wed 6/4
10:19 am-9:45 pm
1 stop9h 26m
MolineSan Diego
MLI - SAN
MLISAN
Moline Quad-City
Sat 5/31
5:40 pm-10:14 pm
1 stop6h 34m
San Diego
Wed 6/4
9:30 pm-10:20 am
2 stops10h 50m
ChicagoSan Diego
ORD - SAN
ORDSAN
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 5/24
3:43 pm-8:37 pm
1 stop6h 54m
San Diego
Fri 5/30
6:15 am-4:30 pm
1 stop8h 15m
Best time to book a flight from Illinois to San Diego
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Illinois with our price prediction graph.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to San Diego
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to San Diego?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Illinois to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 IL to SAN?
Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 22, 2025.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to San Diego as you normally would.
Weekly flight availability from Illinois to San Diego
Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to San Diego. 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 April 22, 2025.
The most flights from USIL to SAN are scheduled on a Tuesday (40 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).
Rainfall in San Diego by month
Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.
Temperature in San Diego by month
Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).
Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated April 22, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to San Diego, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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.
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LAS - STS
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LAS - STS
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LAS - STS
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LAS - STS
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Top 7 airlines flying from Illinois to San Diego
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$102 | Average$216 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$108 | Average$198 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$144 | Average$413 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$204 | Average$475 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$217 | Average$437 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$254 | Average$461 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$403 | Average$653 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |