ChicagotoSan DiegoFlight Time
ORD–SAN · Nonstop
Chicago (O'Hare International Airport) to San Diego (San Diego International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Chicago (ORD) to San Diego (SAN) is about 4h 8m, covering 1,720 miles. American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines fly the route nonstop with 11-12/day departures, from 06:20 to 23:22 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. | 1,720 mi | Nonstop | 11-12/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Chicago to San Diego
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines operate 11-12/day flights from ORD to SAN. Departures leave from Terminals 3 and 1 and 2 at ORD.
- First departure
- 06:20
- Last departure
- 23:22
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 20
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 4-5/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737 · Terminal 3 · Seat map |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SAN to ORD flights — 12-13/day on 4 airlines →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 81 scheduled departures across 7 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 (SAN) is about 4h 8m, based on the 1,720-mile flying distance.
How far is Chicago from San Diego?
Chicago (ORD) to San Diego (SAN) is about 1,720 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to San Diego?
Yes. American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to San Diego (SAN), with 11-12/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to San Diego?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to San Diego (SAN).
What aircraft fly from Chicago to San Diego?
The ORD–SAN 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
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 76 mi from SANFlights to SNA
- PSP - Palm SpringsPalm Springs International Airport · 85 mi from SANFlights to PSP
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 94 mi from SANFlights to ONT