Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Chicago to San Diego?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chicago and San Diego takes around 4.2 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Chicago and San Diego?

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The flight distance between Chicago and San Diego is 2771 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and San Diego?

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Several carriers operate flights between Chicago and San Diego. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and Kuwait City, Lima.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from San Diego?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Diego and Bogotá, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Fort Lauderdale, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Ottawa, Kelowna, Quebec City, Victoria, Saskatoon.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Chicago?

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Chicago is mainly served by O Hare International. But there are other airports nearby, including Chicago Midway International, Chicago Rockford International.

Question 7

What airports are near Chicago?

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The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, General Mitchell International, Dane County Regional, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Fort Wayne International, South Bend International, Central Illinois Regional, Quad City International, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International, Decatur.

Question 8

What airports are near San Diego?

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The main airport in San Diego is San Diego International. It is also served by Tijuana International, Ontario International, John Wayne, Hollywood Burbank, Mexicali International, Palm Springs International, Imperial County, Long Beach, Yuma International, Hawthorne Municipal.

Question 9

What buses and trains depart from Chicago?

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A number of bus and train companies depart from Chicago, including Amtrak train.

Question 10

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Chicago and San Diego?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Chicago and San Diego thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Chicago and San Diego can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 11

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 12

Which airlines fly between Chicago and San Diego?

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Currently, you can fly between Chicago and San Diego with United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines.

Question 13

When's the best time to travel between Chicago and San Diego?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Chicago and San Diego, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 14

What flights operate between Chicago and San Diego?

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Traveling between Chicago and San Diego, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 15

How many airports are there near Chicago?

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There are a number of airports in and around Chicago. The main one is O Hare International and other nearby airports include Gerald R. Ford International, General Mitchell International, Dane County Regional, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Fort Wayne International, South Bend International, Central Illinois Regional, Quad City International, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International, Decatur

Question 16

How many airports are there near San Diego?

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There are a number of airports in and around San Diego. The main one is San Diego International and other nearby airports include Tijuana International, Ontario International, John Wayne, Hollywood Burbank, Mexicali International, Palm Springs International, Imperial County, Long Beach, Yuma International, Hawthorne Municipal.

Question 17

Is it possible to reach Chicago by bus or train?

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Yes, Chicago has great ground transport connections with the rest of the world. Our price graph doesn't just show prices for flights to and from Chicago, it also shows buses and trains.

Question 18

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and San Diego depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and San Diego arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San Diego, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 20

What time do flights between Chicago and San Diego depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 21

What time do flights between Chicago and San Diego arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at San Diego, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	$120
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$291
Cheapest round-trip	$250
Average round-trip	$370
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
United Airlines	UAL	UA	Yes	No
Spirit Airlines	NKS	NK	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Frontier Airlines	FFT	F9	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
American Airlines	AAL	AA	Yes	No
Alaska Airlines	ASA	AS	Yes	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight

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