Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to San Diego (PWK–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PWK Airport Page →
1,722 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 2mos 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
CMH Columbus ~6h 57m → WN Columbus (CMH) to San Diego flights
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Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to San Diego
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,722 mi 4h 1m nonstop -2h behind

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

Also explore PWK Routes SAN Routes PWK Live Flights SAN Live Flights SAN Delays
All flights from San Diego (SAN) San Diego to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PWK to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
CMH ~6h 57m
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
PWK → SAN
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
Return
SAN → PWK
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
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/Prospect Heights/Wheeling

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric PWK→SAN ORD→SAN MDW→SAN
Distance from PWK – 9 mi 24 mi
Nonstop airlines – 19 6
Weekly flights – 307 26
Flight time 4h 1m 3h 48m 3h 57m
Chicago (ORD) to San Diego flights · Chicago (MDW) to San Diego flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of PWK 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/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
PWK: CDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, it's 4:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
1,722 mi / 2,772 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 1m gate to gate.
Facts

PWK–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,722 mi / 2,772 km
Flight time4h 1m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 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 PWK to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Executive Airport to San Diego International Airport take about 4h 1m gate to gate. The route covers 1,722 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
San Diego is 2 hours behind Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Yes, return flights from SAN to PWK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 PWK to SAN

Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PWK to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWK to SAN is about 4 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,722 miles (2,772 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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