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Cheap one-way trips starting from $ 45 from Chicago CHI to San Diego SAN
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From $ 45
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Cheap round trips starting from $ 142 from Chicago CHI to San Diego SAN
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Travelers usually depart from O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, Chicago Rockford International, Chicago Union Station, or Chicago Downtown Greyhound Station when they travel from Chicago to San Diego. Book your trip to arrive at San Diego International, San Diego, CA Bus Station, San Diego, CA - Old Town, San Diego, CA - Santa Fe, or San Diego-La Jolla. The distance between Chicago and San Diego is 2771 km. The most popular airlines for this route are WN, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines. Chicago and San Diego have 353 direct flights per week.
Weekly flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of flights | 77 | 59 | 73 | 65 | - | 36 | 43 |
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Check-in for a flight from Chicago to San Diego
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Airport check-in closes | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN | SWA | WN | No | Unknown | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No | Unknown | No |
| American Airlines | AAL | AA | Yes | Unknown | No |
| Spirit Airlines | NKS | NK | No | 10 min before flight | No |
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Chicago to San Diego?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chicago and San Diego takes around 4.5 hours.
What is the flight distance between Chicago and San Diego?
The flight distance between Chicago and San Diego is 2771 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Chicago and San Diego?
Several carriers operate flights between Chicago and San Diego. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines, American Airlines, WN.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and Orlando Sanford International, Denver International, Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International, Dallas/Fort Worth International, George Bush Intercontinental, San Antonio International, Sarasota–Bradenton International, Savannah/Hilton Head International, McGhee Tyson, Oakland International, Asheville Regional.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Diego?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Diego and McCarran International, Los Angeles International, LaGuardia, Phoenix Sky Harbor International, Denver International, Logan International, Nashville International, Detroit Metropolitan, John Wayne, Ontario International, Colorado Springs.
Which airports are there in Chicago?
Chicago is mainly served by O Hare International. But there are other airports nearby, including Chicago Midway International, Chicago Rockford International.
What airports are near Chicago?
The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by General Mitchell International, Gerald R. Ford International, Dane County Regional, Fort Wayne International, South Bend International, Quad City International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Central Illinois Regional, Decatur, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International.
What airports are near San Diego?
The main airport in San Diego is San Diego International. It is also served by Los Angeles International, Tijuana International, Ontario International, John Wayne, Mexicali International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Imperial County, Cable.
What buses and trains depart from Chicago?
A number of bus and train companies depart from Chicago, including Greyhound.
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