CA $51 Cheap Flights from Chicago (CHI) to San Diego (SAN)

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Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to San Diego (SAN)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $51 for one-way flights and CA $148 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

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Flight from Chicago to San Diego (ORD - SAN) route information
Origin airport
O'Hare Intl.
Destination airport
San Diego Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue Airways, Spirit Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
CA $148
Distance
2752 km

Illinois to San Diego Flights

The easy way to book your flights from Chicago to San Diego 

With Expedia, it’s simple to find and book flights to San Diego from Chicago whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure. Enter your travel dates, hit search, and choose your flight from 20 airlines that cover this route. There are nonstop flights to San Diego Intl., too.  

Choose your preferred carrier and cabin class with the advanced search tool and select your ideal departure time. Then, if you want, you can see just nonstop or refundable flights. And if you’re traveling last minute, just enter the date to check out flights from Chicago to San Diego today, tomorrow, or this week.  

 

Save dollars with cheap flights from CHI-All Airports, CHI to San Diego Intl., SAN 

Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from Chicago to San Diego—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to San Diego from Chicago currently is just CA $148 rising to CA $213.  

Here are more money-saving tips: 

  • Fly in June when flight prices are normally at their lowest 
  • Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to San Diego  
  • Avoid peak season and weekends when flights can cost more
  • Early morning and late-night flights are sometimes cheaper, so try varying your travel times 
  • One surefire way to save money on your flight is to book your flight and hotel together with Expedia. Sometimes, the savings are so large that the flight is basically free! 

 

Reasons to choose Expedia for your flight to San Diego from Chicago 

Whatever your destination, budget, or reason to travel, in just one quick search, you can choose from loads of flights, airlines, and cabin classes. The filters make it quick and easy to find your ideal flights, and if you choose one of the flexible options, you won’t be charged to change your flight. So book your flight to San Diego with Expedia today.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Chicago, IL (CHI-All Airports) to San Diego Airport?
Based on fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, round-trip flights between Chicago, IL (CHI-All Airports) and SAN start from CA $148. Book now to secure the best price for your journey. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Chicago, IL (CHI-All Airports) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
Most flights can be canceled online, but whether you incur a fee differs between airlines. If you do have to cancel your break, follow the instructions in the Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from Chicago, IL (CHI-All Airports) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you’re searching for Chicago, IL (CHI-All Airports) to San Diego Airport flights, you’ll see a “no change fees” filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Chicago, IL (CHI-All Airports) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
The flying distance between Chicago, IL (CHI-All Airports) and San Diego Airport is 2,700 kilometers. Listen to your favorite tunes or get stuck into a book and the journey will zip by.
Which airlines fly direct from Chicago, IL (CHI-All Airports) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
One airline that flies from Chicago, IL (CHI-All Airports) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) is United Airlines (UA). It offers 121 flights monthly. You could also take a look at ticket prices with American Airlines (AA). This carrier operates 91 monthly flights between Illinois and San Diego.
Are Chicago, IL (CHI-All Airports) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Tickets from Chicago, IL (CHI-All Airports) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) are available up to a year prior to departure on Expedia. And although you may pick up great last-minute deal, it’s not something you should count on. Also, booking your flights ahead of time means you’ll have more options — and you can avoid getting caught in the dreaded middle seat! We’re always updating our fares to make sure you get the biggest bargains, so keep checking in for all the latest specials.
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