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

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San Diego to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,722 mi 3h 23m nonstop +2h ahead 58 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SAN and PWK, connecting options are available through 58 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to PWK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
148
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 Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
Metric SAN→PWK SNA→PWK PSP→PWK
Distance from SAN – 76 mi 85 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 1
Weekly flights 0 1 –
Flight time 3h 23m 3h 39m 3h 5m
Departure OTP 60% – –
Santa Ana (SNA) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights · Long Beach (LGB) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Chicago Executive Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Distance & Flight Time
1,722 mi / 2,772 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 23m.
Facts

SAN–PWK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling route.
Route details
Distance1,722 mi / 2,772 km
Flight time3h 23m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections58 hubs
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to PWK flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago Executive Airport take approximately 3h 23m. The route covers 1,722 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSP, GYY, VNY, OKC, OMA, PHX, COS, STL, MKE, TUS, LAS, MSP, MDW, DFW, DAL, SLC, IND, LAX, DEN, TUL, AUS, SAT, GRR, OAK, BNA, HOU, SJC, CMH, IAH, BFI, MSY, YYZ, CHS, SJD, BZN, PIT, SAV, ABE, ATL, CLT, IAD, SFO, RDU, PHL, ORF, MCO, PBI, EWR, NAS, BOS, JFK, FLL, SUA, MIA, NTR, ANC, HND and TPA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from PWK to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA, PSP and LGB. 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 SAN to PWK

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

SAN to PWK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to PWK ranges from 3 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,722 miles (2,772 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via PSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Palm Springs (PSP) and Long Beach (LGB).