San Diego to Chicago (SDM–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
Flight Schedule
No service
No nonstop service between SDM and MDW.
Nearest airports to SDM with scheduled service:
San Diego International Airport (SAN, 17 mi)
· Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 109 mi)
· Ontario International Airport (ONT, 109 mi)
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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San Diego to Chicago
Route information for SDM to MDW.
+2h ahead
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SDM → MDW
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
Return
MDW → SDM
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
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Alternatives
Other ways to reach Chicago from San Diego
Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
| Metric | SDM→MDW | SAN→MDW | CLD→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SDM | – | 17 mi | 42 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 8 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | – | 48 | 1 |
San Diego (SAN) to Chicago flights · Carlsbad (CLD) to Chicago flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of SDM with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago is 2 hours
ahead of
San Diego.
SDM: PDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
SDM: PDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Facts
SDM–MDW Quick Facts
Key statistics for the San Diego to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: SDM
Full nameBrown Field Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSDM / KSDM
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation526 ft / 160 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about SDM to MDW flights.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from MDW to SDM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
Nearby alternative airports include San Diego (SAN), Carlsbad (CLD) and Palm Springs (PSP).