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SAN–ORD · Nonstop
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) to Chicago (O'Hare International Airport).
The estimated flight time from San Diego (SAN) to Chicago (ORD) is about 4h 8m, covering 1,720 miles. American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines fly the route nonstop with 12-13/day departures, from 06:15 to 22:45 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 | 12-13/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from San Diego to Chicago
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines operate 12-13/day flights from SAN to ORD. Departures leave from Terminals 2 and 1 at SAN.
- First departure
- 06:15
- Last departure
- 22:45
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 22
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 5/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
ORD to SAN flights — 11-12/day on 3 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for SAN, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 88 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 San Diego to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from San Diego (SAN) to Chicago (ORD) is about 4h 8m, based on the 1,720-mile flying distance.
How far is San Diego from Chicago?
San Diego (SAN) to Chicago (ORD) is about 1,720 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from San Diego to Chicago?
Yes. American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Chicago (ORD), with 12-13/day departures.
Which airlines fly from San Diego to Chicago?
American Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Chicago (ORD).
What aircraft fly from San Diego to Chicago?
The SAN–ORD route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Diego
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 76 mi from SANFlights from SNA
- PSP - Palm SpringsPalm Springs International Airport · 85 mi from SANFlights from PSP
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 94 mi from SANFlights from ONT
Near Chicago
- MDW - ChicagoChicago Midway International Airport · 15 mi from ORDFlights to MDW
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 67 mi from ORDFlights to MKE