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

SAN Airport Page →
1,702 mi airlines charter/private
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Flight Schedule Charter / private Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by Executive Jet Management.
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San Diego to Chicago/West Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,702 mi 3h 22m nonstop +2h ahead

SAN–DPA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAN → DPA
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Return
DPA → SAN
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago/West Chicago from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Dupage Airport.
Metric SAN→DPA CLD→DPA SNA→DPA
Distance from SAN 28 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 3h 22m 3h 20m 3h 28m
Departure OTP 94%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Dupage Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago/West Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,702 mi / 2,739 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 22m gate to gate.

SAN–DPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Chicago/West Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,702 mi / 2,739 km
Flight time3h 22m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: DPA
IATA / ICAODPA / KDPA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation759 ft / 231 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to DPA flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Dupage Airport take about 3h 22m gate to gate. The route covers 1,702 miles.
Chicago/West Chicago is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from DPA to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLD, SNA and PSP. 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 SAN to DPA

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

SAN to DPA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to DPA is about 3 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,702 miles (2,739 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).