Chicago/West Chicago to San Diego (DPA–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DPA Airport Page →
1,702 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 3d ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
IND Indianapolis ~6h 26m → WN Indianapolis (IND) to San Diego flights
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Chicago/West Chicago to San Diego
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,702 mi 3h 55m nonstop -2h behind

DPA–SAN has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from San Diego (SAN) San Diego to Chicago/West Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DPA to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
IND ~6h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DPA → SAN
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
Return
SAN → DPA
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Diego from Chicago/West Chicago

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric DPA→SAN ORD→SAN MDW→SAN
Distance from DPA – 18 mi 27 mi
Nonstop airlines – 19 6
Weekly flights ~1 306 25
Flight time 3h 55m 3h 48m 3h 54m
Chicago (ORD) to San Diego flights · Chicago (MDW) to San Diego flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of DPA with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San Diego is 2 hours behind Chicago/West Chicago.
DPA: CDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/West Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
1,702 mi / 2,739 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 55m gate to gate.
Facts

DPA–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/West Chicago to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,702 mi / 2,739 km
Flight time3h 55m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DPA
Full nameDupage Airport
IATA / ICAODPA / KDPA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DPA to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Dupage Airport to San Diego International Airport take about 3h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 1,702 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
San Diego is 2 hours behind Chicago/West Chicago.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MDW and MKE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DPA to SAN

Dupage Airport (DPA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DPA to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DPA to SAN is about 3 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,702 miles (2,739 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).