Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Diego and Chicago takes around 4.1 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between San Diego and Chicago?

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

Question 3

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

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Several carriers operate flights between San Diego and Chicago. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include British Airways, United Airlines, Gulf Air Bahrain, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Iberia Airlines.

Question 4

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 Las Vegas, Denver, Austin, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, New York, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Raleigh, Phoenix, Orlando, San Antonio, St. Louis, Charlotte, Minneapolis, Detroit, Cleveland, New Orleans, Dallas, San Francisco.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and Phoenix, Las Vegas, Denver, Orlando, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Tampa, Miami, Salt Lake City, New York, Atlanta, London, Sacramento, Minneapolis, Mexico City, Paris, Austin, Washington, D.C., Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers.

Question 6

Which airports are there in San Diego?

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San Diego is mainly served by San Diego International. But there are other airports nearby, including Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, McClellan–Palomar.

Question 7

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, Mexicali International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Imperial County, Long Beach, Yuma International, Hawthorne Municipal.

Question 8

What airports are near Chicago?

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

Question 9

What buses and trains depart from San Diego?

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

Question 10

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

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between San Diego and Chicago thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between San Diego and Chicago 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 San Diego and Chicago?

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

Question 13

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Diego and Chicago, 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 San Diego and Chicago?

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Traveling between San Diego and Chicago, 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 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, Mexicali International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Imperial County, Long Beach, Yuma International, Hawthorne Municipal

Question 16

How many airports are there near Chicago?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Is it possible to reach San Diego by bus or train?

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

Question 18

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Diego and Chicago 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 San Diego, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Diego and Chicago 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 Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 20

What time do flights between San Diego and Chicago 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 San Diego, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 21

What time do flights between San Diego and Chicago 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 Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

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Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$196
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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Frontier Airlines	FFT	F9	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Spirit Airlines	NKS	NK	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
American Airlines	AAL	AA	No	No
United Airlines	UAL	UA	Yes	No
JetBlue Airways	JBU	B6	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight