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

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Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to San Diego
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,722 mi 4h 1m nonstop -2h behind 54 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PWK and SAN, connecting options are available through 54 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PWK to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
158
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.

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 0 17 6
Weekly flights 0 323 29
Flight time 4h 1m 4h 19m 3h 57m
Airports within 200 miles of PWK with service to San Diego International Airport.

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.

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)0
1-stop connections54 hubs
Origin: PWK
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
Destination: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PWK to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Executive Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 4h 1m. The route covers 1,722 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TVC, VNY, OKC, PSP, MKC, PHX, BUR, MCI, COS, SLC, LAS, SDF, TUS, IND, DEN, BHM, STL, BZN, MSP, CMH, SAT, BNA, AUS, HOU, LAX, DAL, SJD, PIT, MSY, SFO, PVR, YYZ, RIC, SNA, CLT, YYC, ATL, BDL, YVR, RDU, IAD, SRQ, TEB, SSI, MCO, PHL, EWR, PBI, FLL, BOS, JFK, TPA, HND and MIA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 ranges from 4 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,722 miles (2,772 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

54 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TVC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).