฿4,180 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 ฿4,180 for one-way flights and ฿13,780 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Delta
Mon, 16 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
฿13,780 Return, just found
฿13,780
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Delta
Mon, 16 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
฿14,100 Return, just found
฿14,100
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Delta
Mon, 16 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
฿14,630 Return, just found
฿14,630
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Delta
Mon, 16 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
฿14,915 Return, just found
฿14,915
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United
Mon, 16 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
฿14,920 Return, just found
฿14,920
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Delta
Mon, 16 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
฿14,950 Return, just found
฿14,950
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Delta
Mon, 16 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
฿15,235 Return, just found
฿15,235
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United
Mon, 16 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
฿15,240 Return, just found
฿15,240
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Delta
Mon, 16 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
฿15,565 Return, just found
฿15,565
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American Airlines
Mon, 16 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
฿16,385 Return, just found
฿16,385
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Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago (CHI) to San Diego (SAN)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From ฿2,955 - ฿5,905 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from Chicago to San Diego route information
Origin airport
O'Hare Intl.
Destination airport
San Diego Intl.
Return price
฿13,780
Distance
2752 km

Illinois to San Diego Flights

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Whether you’re flying for business or jet-setting on your personal time, you’ve come to the right place. Here at Expedia.com, we’ll pair you up with CHI to SAN flights that won’t make your bank account wince. Ready to temporarily leave behind Illinois for new horizons? Browse through our cheap airfare, and filter by flight times and dates until you find just what you had in mind. From flights without layovers to ones that arrive early in the morning, you’ll come across plane tickets that suit your travel preferences. You can even bundle your flight to SAN with hotels and car rentals to score even bigger savings.

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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 ฿13,780. 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 cancelled 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 kilometres. Listen to your favourite 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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