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Flight information for San Diego to Chicago
(SAN to CHI)
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Best Price Found | $41 |
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Fastest flight time | 3h 15m |
Direct flights | Every day |
Airports in Chicago | 2 airports |
How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Diego to Chicago
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What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Chicago?
January. The cheapest time of year to fly to Chicago from San Diego is January. Most expensive is June
What is the cheapest day to depart San Diego for Chicago?
Thursday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Thursday. The most expensive is typically Monday
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Chicago?
In the afternoon. San Diego to Chicago flights are approximately 29% more expensive in the morning than in the afternoon
What is the cheapest airline that flies to Chicago from San Diego?
Frontier. Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from San Diego to Chicago
What is the cheapest San Diego to Chicago flight route?
San Diego - Chicago Midway. Fly from San Diego to Chicago Midway for the best San Diego - Chicago flight prices
How far in advance should you book San Diego to Chicago flights?
28 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from San Diego to Chicago is approximately 28 days to departure
How many flights depart from San Diego to Chicago on average per day?
29 flights are operational weekly from San Diego to Chicago as of October 2023. The most popular departure time for this route is 5:00AM, with 49% of flights per day taking off in the morning.
How many flights depart from San Diego to Chicago on average per week?
The number of flights available between San Diego and Chicago is 203 per week as of October 2023. The most frequent departure day is Monday, with 16% of weekly flights leaving on this day.
What cabin class options are available on San Diego to Chicago flights?
There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Diego to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.
Can stopping save me money on San Diego to Chicago flights?
You could potentially save up to 29% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Diego to Chicago flight.
When traveling from San Diego to Chicago, the most popular airport to fly into is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The majority of travelers flying into Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from San Diego are departing from San Diego Airport. You may be looking for an airport near San Diego Airport to depart from when traveling to Chicago and luckily, there are options! You can try Ontario Airport which is located in Ontario, Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport which is located in Santa Ana, or Palm Springs Airport which is located in Palm Springs. If you are looking for alternate airports to fly into when traveling from San Diego, you can try Chicago Midway Airport or Chicago Greater Rockford Airport which are located in Chicago and Chicago respectively. The least expensive flight option from San Diego to Chicago will typically be SAN — MDW during the month of October with an average price of $100 RT.
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Best airlines flying from San Diego to Chicago
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| Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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| PriceFrom $92 | Free Cancellation | Rating 5.8 1,041 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $115 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.0 2,809 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $221 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 2,719 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $222 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.9 3,001 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $241 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.1 2,893 reviews | |||
| PriceFrom $243 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.8 1,565 reviews |
Alaska Airlines Flights From San Diego to Chicago
Alaska Airlines flight deals from San Diego to Chicago start from $222 round-trip. Over the 14 Alaska Airlines flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $449 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.
United Airlines Flights From San Diego to Chicago
United Airlines (7.2/10 from 2,719 reviews) operates around 26 flights from San Diego to Chicago in any given week. The average United Airlines airfare for this route is around $441, with deals from around $221 rare but found on momondo. Referenced prices are for round-trip San Diego to Chicago flight searches in the last 72 hours.
Spirit Airlines flights from San Diego to Chicago
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Frontier flights from San Diego to Chicago
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How far is San Diego to Chicago by plane?
The straight-line distance from San Diego to Chicago is 1730.3 mi. Typically, this will take 6h 00m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Chicago?
Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Chicago are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to Chicago?
As of October 2023, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from San Diego Airport to Chicago.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Chicago?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to Chicago.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chicago may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from San Diego to Chicago?
Finding the right flight to Chicago from San Diego is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. Options that can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to Chicago quick and easy, saving you time and money.
Can I find flights from San Diego to Chicago with flexible booking policies on momondo?
All flight searches from San Diego to Chicago on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.
How can momondo help me find flights from San Diego to Chicago?
Once you have performed a search for San Diego to Chicago flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.
I’m not ready to book a flight from San Diego to Chicago right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?
If you are not ready to book a flight from San Diego to Chicago now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert, where momondo will track prices on flights to Chicago and let you know when they change.