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$55+ Cheap flights from Illinois to San Diego (SAN)

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ORD — SAN
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated enero 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$148
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$55
(Frontier)
From Illinois to San Diego
One-way flight from Illinois to San Diego

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Cheapest flights from Illinois to San Diego
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 enero 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
sáb. 2/158:44 pmMDW - SAN
1 stop18h 44mFrontier
vie. 2/216:25 amSAN - MDW
1 stop15h 52mFrontier
Deal found 1/15$148
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jue. 5/83:31 pmORD - SAN
1 stop6h 18mFrontier
jue. 5/156:25 amSAN - ORD
1 stop6h 01mFrontier
Deal found 1/15$148
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 1/2710:47 pmORD - SAN
1 stop16h 08mSpirit Airlines
mié. 2/54:21 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop11h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/15$149
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
vie. 1/318:46 pmORD - SAN
1 stop12h 59mMultiple Airlines
mar. 2/47:26 pmSAN - ORD
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$154
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 1/257:09 pmSTL - SAN
1 stop6h 43mFrontier
mié. 1/2912:55 pmSAN - STL
1 stop28h 36mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$174
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
dom. 2/210:07 pmMLI - SAN
1 stop12h 51mMultiple Airlines
dom. 2/96:15 amSAN - MLI
1 stop13h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$234
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
mié. 2/123:36 pmPIA - SAN
2 stops10h 22mUnited Airlines
mar. 2/188:49 pmSAN - PIA
2 stops11h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$239
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/48:15 amMDW - SAN
2 stops14h 04mMultiple Airlines
mié. 2/126:15 amSAN - MDW
2 stops16h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$251
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/267:03 pmSTL - SAN
1 stop7h 17mMultiple Airlines
mié. 4/98:19 amSAN - STL
2 stops13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$252
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
mar. 4/155:00 amPIA - SAN
1 stop10h 51mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 4/266:15 amSAN - PIA
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
jue. 2/65:30 pmSTL - SAN
1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines
vie. 2/77:35 amSAN - STL
1 stop8h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$272
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
jue. 2/62:25 pmORD - SAN
1 stop9h 54mDelta
dom. 2/96:25 amSAN - ORD
1 stop7h 05mDelta
Deal found 1/15$276

Find flights from Illinois to San Diego within your budget

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 enero 17, 2025.

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ChicagoSan Diego

MDW - SAN

MDWSAN

Chicago Midway

sáb. 2/15

8:44 pm-1:28 pm

1 stop18h 44m

San Diego

vie. 2/21

6:25 am-12:17 am

1 stop15h 52m

$148

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 5/8

3:31 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop6h 18m

San Diego

jue. 5/15

6:25 am-2:26 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$148

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 1/27

10:47 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop16h 08m

San Diego

mié. 2/5

4:21 pm-5:31 am

1 stop11h 10m

$149

ChicagoSan Diego

ORD - SAN

ORDSAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 1/31

8:46 pm-7:45 am

1 stop12h 59m

San Diego

mar. 2/4

7:26 pm-5:31 am

1 stop8h 05m

$154

St. LouisSan Diego

STL - SAN

STLSAN

Lambert-St Louis

sáb. 3/8

7:04 pm-12:14 am

1 stop7h 10m

San Diego

jue. 3/13

6:25 am-9:16 am

1 stop24h 51m

$174

MolineSan Diego

MLI - SAN

MLISAN

Moline Quad-City

dom. 2/2

10:07 pm-8:58 am

1 stop12h 51m

San Diego

dom. 2/9

6:15 am-9:17 pm

1 stop13h 02m

$234

PeoriaSan Diego

PIA - SAN

PIASAN

Greater Peoria

mié. 2/12

3:36 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops10h 22m

San Diego

mar. 2/18

8:49 pm-10:20 am

2 stops11h 31m

$239

St. LouisSan Diego

STL - SAN

STLSAN

Lambert-St Louis

mié. 4/16

6:51 pm-12:14 am

1 stop7h 23m

San Diego

mié. 4/23

8:10 am-11:59 pm

2 stops13h 49m

$242

ChicagoSan Diego

MDW - SAN

MDWSAN

Chicago Midway

mar. 2/4

8:15 am-8:19 pm

2 stops14h 04m

San Diego

mié. 2/12

6:15 am-12:17 am

2 stops16h 02m

$251

PeoriaSan Diego

PIA - SAN

PIASAN

Greater Peoria

mar. 4/15

5:00 am-1:51 pm

1 stop10h 51m

San Diego

sáb. 4/26

6:15 am-4:46 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$259

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to San Diego

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to San Diego

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Illinois to San Diego including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 enero 17, 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 enero 17, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 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 enero 17, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Illinois to San Diego, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Spirit Airlines and Frontier. 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.
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was delayed by one hour and 40 minutes. Also baggage was delivered late at Boston. This delay made me miss my connection from Boston to Hyderabad

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to San Diego. 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 into for flights to San Diego from Illinois?

    Most people fly into San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight to San Diego from Illinois. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $55. Spirit Airlines flights start at $86 while deals on American Airlines start at $115 one-way.

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

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

    Consider Brussels Airlines (82%), Air Canada (77%) or United Airlines (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Illinois to San Diego.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Illinois to San Diego is $155. On average you can expect to pay $686. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Diego), can usually be booked for $107.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to San Diego 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 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Illinois to San Diego

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to San Diego. 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 enero 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$103Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$106Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$144Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$185Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$201Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$399Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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