Moline to San Diego (MLI–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MLI Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between MLI and SAN. Nearest airports to MLI with scheduled service: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, 139 mi) · Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL, 56 mi) · Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ, 67 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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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 6 hubs
LAS Las Vegas 5h 38m G4 → ASDLEJA Las Vegas (LAS) to San Diego flights
DEN Denver 6h UA → ACASCM Denver (DEN) to San Diego flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 6m AA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Diego flights
ORD Chicago 6h 34m AAASAV → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to San Diego flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 26m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to San Diego flights
CLT Charlotte 13h 7m AA → AAAS Charlotte (CLT) to San Diego flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Moline to San Diego
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between MLI and SAN, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps MLI Routes SAN Routes MLI Live Flights SAN Live Flights MLI Delays SAN Delays
All flights from San Diego (SAN) San Diego to Moline flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MLI to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
LAS ~5h 38m DEN ~6h 0m DFW ~6h 6m ORD ~6h 34m ATL ~7h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
425
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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
MLI → SAN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
SAN → MLI
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MLI delays → SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Diego from Moline

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric MLI→SAN RFD→SAN ALO→SAN
Distance from MLI – 89 mi 124 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Departure OTP 100% – –
Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to San Diego flights · Waterloo (ALO) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of MLI 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 Moline.
MLI: CDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Moline, it's 4:00 PM in San Diego.
Facts

MLI–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Moline to San Diego route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MLI
Full nameQuad City International Airport
IATA / ICAOMLI / KMLI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation590 ft / 180 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 MLI to SAN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SAN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
San Diego is 2 hours behind Moline.
Yes, return flights from SAN to MLI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RFD and ALO. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago/Rockford (RFD) and Waterloo (ALO).