Chicago to San Diego (ORD–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Chicago to San Diego
4 carriers, 330 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines
330 Flights/wk
1,720 mi
4h 19m nonstop
-2h behind
127 1-stop hubs
ORD–SAN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,720 miles in approximately 4h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 127 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop ORD–SAN service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA, CX, EI, GF, IB, QR, RJ | 70 | 321, 738, 7M8 | 4h19-4h37 | Oneworld | AY, BA, CX, EI, GF, IB, QR, RJ | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, LX, OS, SN | 50 | 32Q, 738, 739, 752, A21N | 4h25-4h39 | Star Alliance | AC, LX, OS, SN | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: AY, HA, QR | 21 | 73H, 73J | 4h26-4h39 | Oneworld | AY, HA, QR | |
| MX Mexicana | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to SAN direction.
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330
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Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to SAN.
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach San Diego from Chicago
Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
| Metric | ORD→SAN | MDW→SAN | MKE→SAN |
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| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 330 | 29 | 4 |
| Flight time | 4h 19m | 3h 57m | 4h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 95% | – | – |
Chicago (MDW) to San Diego flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to San Diego flights · South Bend (SBN) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to San Diego International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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San Diego is 2 hours
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Chicago.
ORD: CDT · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in San Diego.
ORD: CDT · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
1,720 mi / 2,768 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 19m to 4h 45m.
Getting to ORD
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
Facts
ORD–SAN Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Chicago to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,720 mi / 2,768 km
Flight time4h 19m to 4h 45m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights330 out / 291 return
1-stop connections127 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 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 ORD to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 4h 19m to 4h 45m. The route covers 1,720 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Mexicana and United Airlines. Plus 13 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 330 nonstop flights per week from ORD to SAN. The return direction has about 291 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, EAR, MKC, SCF, APA, SLN, RST, ALO, SAF, TVC, SBN, LGB, OKC, APC, PSP, BUR, JAC, DAY, HDN, CGF, SUS, GJT, ICT, EGE, HOU, SDF, BFI, SUN, AVL, FCA, GSP, ORL, STS, MMU, FXE, BHM, PAE, CHS, SUA, SNA, TEB, RIC, COS, SRQ, BDL, AVP, HPN, APF, BED, OPF, MRY, SBA, PVR, PBI, GCM, MSY, YUL, KOA, ATL, ELP, MSP, MDW, LAX, DEN, AUS, RNO, IAH, LAS, SLC, EUG, IAD, YYC, PHX, ABQ, DFW, DUB, BNA, STL, MCI, SFO, SMF, SAT, FAT, TUL, SJC, JFK, IND, DTW, OMA, CDG, PDX, PIT, DAL, MCO, BWI, SEA, YVR, BOI, MIA, BZN, EWR, CLT, ORF, TUS, MKE, CMH, FLL, GEG, BOS, YYZ, PHL, OGG, JAX, LHR, NRT, MUC, RDU, DCA, TPA, KIX, SGU, ANC, SJD, PTY, AMS, HND and HNL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from SAN to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 ORD to SAN
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Mexicana and United Airlines. With 330 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to SAN ranges from 4 hours 19 minutes to 4 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,720 miles (2,768 km). There are approximately 330 weekly flights outbound and 291 return, totaling 621 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
127 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW), Milwaukee (MKE) and South Bend (SBN).