San Diego to Chicago (SAN–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,725 mi airlines 25/wk
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Flight Schedule 13 flights Verified 1h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN3292
WN Southwest
738
10:40 AM
PDT T1
4:35 PM
CDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4025
WN Southwest
B38M
11:55 AM
PDT T1
5:55 PM
CDT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2712
WN Southwest
737
3:45 PM
PDT T1
9:35 PM
CDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4094
WN Southwest
7S7
10:40 PM
PDT T1
4:35 AM+1
CDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1357
WN Southwest
737
6:11 AM
CDT
8:24 AM
PDT
4h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1186
WN Southwest
7S7
10:00 AM
CDT
12:15 PM
PDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2305
WN Southwest
B38M
10:04 AM
CDT
12:10 PM
PDT
4h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2072
WN Southwest
7S7
1:45 PM
CDT
4:00 PM
PDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN364
WN Southwest
7M8
5:40 PM
CDT
8:00 PM
PDT
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3777
UA United
B39M
5:41 PM
CDT
8:12 PM
PDT
4h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3541
WN Southwest
738
6:05 PM
CDT
8:24 PM
PDT
4h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3591
WN Southwest
738
8:45 PM
CDT
11:10 PM
PDT
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN9007
WN Southwest
738
9:05 PM
CDT
11:02 PM
PDT
3h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Diego to Chicago
1 carrier, 25 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 25 Flights/wk 1,725 mi 3h 9m nonstop +2h ahead 110 1-stop hubs

SAN–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,725 miles in approximately 3h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 110 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 24 737, 738, 7S7, B38M 3h50-4h 100%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (24 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAN to MDW direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
25
Outbound / wk
29
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
110
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,947
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 Chicago from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric SAN→MDW CLD→MDW SNA→MDW
Distance from SAN 28 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 5
Weekly flights 25 1
Flight time 3h 9m 3h 22m 3h 2m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,725 mi / 2,776 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 9m to 4h 0m.

SAN–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,725 mi / 2,776 km
Flight time3h 9m to 4h
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights25 out / 29 return
1-stop connections110 hubs
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take approximately 3h 9m to 4h. The route covers 1,725 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 25 nonstop flights per week from SAN to MDW. The return direction has about 29 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FTW, TRM, PSP, APA, SAF, VNY, SCF, STP, FCM, XNA, EGE, RIL, RVS, HDN, SGU, NUQ, SGR, SBA, DWH, ICT, PDK, LCK, LNK, BZN, CGF, TVC, SDF, BOI, OKC, MRY, AVL, JAC, GRR, APC, STS, SCE, IAH, MCN, RIC, SSI, HPN, RNO, SJD, ABE, CHS, TEB, ORL, USA, MRK, BED, YVR, IAD, SAV, APF, YYZ, EUG, GCM, FXE, TMB, PBI, OPF, NAS, SUA, MCI, ORD, SAT, OAK, PDX, SFO, SEA, SMF, ATL, STL, DAL, DFW, PHX, MCO, ORF, MIA, JAX, CLT, HOU, IND, AUS, ABQ, LAX, DTW, LAS, DEN, OMA, BNA, BOS, TUS, SJC, SLC, BWI, TUL, MSP, RDU, MKE, CMA, CMH, DCA, MSY, FLL, PHL, PIT, TPA, EWR and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from MDW 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 MDW

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 25 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SAN to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to MDW ranges from 3 hours 9 minutes to 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,725 miles (2,776 km). There are approximately 25 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 54 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

110 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via FTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD), Santa Ana (SNA) and Palm Springs (PSP).