ChicagotoSan DiegoFlight Time
ORD–NZY · Nonstop
Chicago (O'Hare International Airport) to San Diego (North Island Nas (Halsey Field) Airport).
The estimated flight time from Chicago (ORD) to San Diego (NZY) is about 4h 8m, covering 1,722 miles. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines fly the route nonstop with 4×/wk departures, from 07:00 to 20:10 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~4h 8m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,722 mi | Nonstop | 4×/wk From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Chicago to San Diego
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines operate 4×/wk flights from ORD to NZY. Departures leave from Terminals 1 and 2 and 3 at ORD.
- First departure
- 07:00
- Last departure
- 20:10
- Cadence
- 4 departures/day
- Scheduled departure times
- 4
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 2×/wk | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737 · Terminal 1 · Seat map |
Aircraft on this route
Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for ORD, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 4 scheduled departures across 2 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Chicago to San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Chicago (ORD) to San Diego (NZY) is about 4h 8m, based on the 1,722-mile flying distance.
How far is Chicago from San Diego?
Chicago (ORD) to San Diego (NZY) is about 1,722 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to San Diego?
Yes. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to San Diego (NZY), with 4×/wk departures.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to San Diego?
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to San Diego (NZY).
What aircraft fly from Chicago to San Diego?
The ORD–NZY route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Chicago
- MDW - ChicagoChicago Midway International Airport · 15 mi from ORDFlights from MDW
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 67 mi from ORDFlights from MKE
Near San Diego
- SAN - San DiegoSan Diego International Airport · 3 mi from NZYFlights to SAN
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 77 mi from NZYFlights to SNA
- PSP - Palm SpringsPalm Springs International Airport · 88 mi from NZYFlights to PSP