Direct flights from San Diego to Chicago
90 nonstop flights a week on 3 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from SAN to ORD.
Flight time: about 3h34m nonstop
Flying back? Chicago → San Diego · 89 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in San Diego local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| American AAL518 | 6:18a | 3h38m | Daily |
| United UAL1016 | 6:40a | 3h32m | Daily |
| Alaska ASA1446 | 7:00a | 3h31m | Daily |
| American AAL2054 | 7:32a | 3h40m | Sun |
| American AAL1696 | 7:53a | 3h37m | Mon–Sat |
| American AAL2343 | 10:04a | 4h7m | Sun |
| American AAL2343 | 10:06a | 3h37m | Mon–Sat |
| United UAL1710 | 10:40a | 3h34m | Daily |
| Alaska ASA1478 | 12:35p | 3h31m | Daily |
| American AAL2131 | 1:12p | 3h37m | Daily |
| United UAL1068 | 2:07p | 3h34m | Daily |
| United UAL3751 | 2:20p | 3h20m | Mon |
| United UAL2486 | 4:55p | 3h29m | Daily |
| Alaska ASA1493 | 5:46p | 3h36m | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| United UAL540 | 10:30p | 3h32m | Daily |
| American AAL2065 | 10:40p | 3h38m | Mon–Fri |
| United UAL3770 | 10:45p | 3h32m | Sun |
| American AAL2065 | 10:48p | 3h34m | Sat–Sun |
American
UnitedOther airports near San Diego with nonstops to Chicago
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| SNA — Orange CountyAmerican, United | 76 mi | 41 |
| PSP — Palm SpringsAmerican, United | 85 mi | 13 |
| ONT — OntarioUnited | 94 mi | 7 |
| LAX — Los AngelesAmerican, Delta, Frontier, United | 109 mi | 169 |
The route
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Nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Chicago (ORD)
San Diego International Airport (SAN) has 90 nonstop flights a week to Chicago (ORD), operated by American, Alaska and United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of SAN and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from San Diego to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from San Diego (SAN) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 3h34m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Chicago to San Diego?
Yes — 89 nonstop flights a week from Chicago (ORD) back to San Diego (SAN) on American, Alaska and United, based on recently observed departures.