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Direct flights from Chicago to San Diego

Airlines Schedules

ORD - SAN route map All flights from ORD to SAN non-stop. There are direct flights from Chicago O Hare International (ORD), Illinois, USA to San Diego International Airport (SAN), California, USA with American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. 106 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 06:01 to 21:38 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 1729 miles (2782 km). Flight time ranges from 4 hours and 12 minutes to 4 hours and 45 minutes.

ORD
Chicago O Hare
USAChicago , USA
SAN
San Diego Airport
USASan Diego , USA
ORD
Chicago O Hare
USAChicago , USA
San Diego Airport
USASan Diego , USA
SAN
Flight time 4h 12min to 4h 45min
Updated Jun 29, 2026
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Airlines with non-stop routes:

American Airlines oneworld

Departure times vary between 06:45 and 21:38 • From Terminal 3
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52 flights/week
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United Airlines Star Alliance

Departure times vary between 07:00 and 20:16 • From Terminal 1
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34 flights/week
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Alaska Airlines oneworld

Departure times vary between 06:01 and 20:17 • From Terminal 2
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20 flights/week
20 flights/week
Weekday-labels: HAS FLIGHTS UPCOMING NO FLIGHTS
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Flight schedule from Chicago to San Diego with American Airlines

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for American Airlines. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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AA2484
06:49
06:49
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06:49
06:49
06:51
06:49
AA2482
10:05
10:05
10:05
10:05
10:05
10:05
10:05
AA1160
16:05
16:05
16:05
16:05
16:05
16:05
15:59
AA1924
19:00
19:00
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19:00
18:59
18:59
AA2457
21:10
21:10
21:10
21:10
21:10
21:10
21:10

The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-29

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Flight schedule from Chicago to San Diego with United Airlines

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for United Airlines. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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UA2428
07:01
07:01
07:01
07:01
07:01
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07:01
UA660
08:46
08:46
08:46
08:46
08:46
08:46
08:46
UA2683
13:00
13:00
13:00
13:00
13:00
13:00
13:00
UA745
16:05
16:05
16:05
16:05
16:05
16:05
16:05
UA1531
20:05
20:05
20:05
20:05
20:05
20:05
20:05

The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-29

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Flight schedule from Chicago to San Diego with Alaska Airlines

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Alaska Airlines. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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AS1470
06:20
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AS1447
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AS1466
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-06-29

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Chicago to San Diego scheduled departures

Select a date to see every published non-stop departure between ORD and SAN.

Friday
Fri
Jul 24
13 flights(13)
Saturday
Sat
Jul 25
12 flights(12)
Sunday
Sun
Jul 26
13 flights(13)
Monday
Mon
Jul 27
13 flights(13)
Tuesday
Tue
Jul 28
13 flights(13)
Wednesday
Wed
Jul 29
13 flights(13)
Thursday
Thu
Jul 30
13 flights(13)
Time
Airline
Flight
06:20
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines
AS1470
06:49
American Airlines American Airlines
AA2484
07:01
United Airlines United Airlines
UA2428
08:46
United Airlines United Airlines
UA660
10:05
American Airlines American Airlines
AA2482
13:00
United Airlines United Airlines
UA2683
14:20
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines
AS1447
16:05
American Airlines American Airlines
AA1160
16:05
United Airlines United Airlines
UA745
19:00
American Airlines American Airlines
AA1924
19:59
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines
AS1466
20:05
United Airlines United Airlines
UA1531
21:10
American Airlines American Airlines
AA2457
06:20
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines
AS1470
06:51
American Airlines American Airlines
AA2484
07:01
United Airlines United Airlines
UA2428
08:46
United Airlines United Airlines
UA660
10:05
American Airlines American Airlines
AA2482
13:00
United Airlines United Airlines
UA2683
16:05
American Airlines American Airlines
AA1160
16:05
United Airlines United Airlines
UA745
17:59
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines
AS1741
18:59
American Airlines American Airlines
AA1924
20:05
United Airlines United Airlines
UA1531
21:10
American Airlines American Airlines
AA2457
06:20
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines
AS1470
06:49
American Airlines American Airlines
AA2484
07:01
United Airlines United Airlines
UA2428
08:46
United Airlines United Airlines
UA660
10:05
American Airlines American Airlines
AA2482
13:00
United Airlines United Airlines
UA2683
14:20
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines
AS1447
15:59
American Airlines American Airlines
AA1160
16:05
United Airlines United Airlines
UA745
18:59
American Airlines American Airlines
AA1924
19:59
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines
AS1466
20:05
United Airlines United Airlines
UA1531
21:10
American Airlines American Airlines
AA2457
06:20
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines
AS1470
06:49
American Airlines American Airlines
AA2484
07:01
United Airlines United Airlines
UA2428
08:46
United Airlines United Airlines
UA660
10:05
American Airlines American Airlines
AA2482
13:00
United Airlines United Airlines
UA2683
14:20
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines
AS1447
16:05
American Airlines American Airlines
AA1160
16:05
United Airlines United Airlines
UA745
19:00
American Airlines American Airlines
AA1924
19:59
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines
AS1466
20:05
United Airlines United Airlines
UA1531
21:10
American Airlines American Airlines
AA2457
06:20
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines
AS1470
06:49
American Airlines American Airlines
AA2484
07:01
United Airlines United Airlines
UA2428
08:46
United Airlines United Airlines
UA660
10:05
American Airlines American Airlines
AA2482
13:00
United Airlines United Airlines
UA2683
14:20
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines
AS1447
16:05
American Airlines American Airlines
AA1160
16:05
United Airlines United Airlines
UA745
19:00
American Airlines American Airlines
AA1924
19:59
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines
AS1466
20:05
United Airlines United Airlines
UA1531
21:10
American Airlines American Airlines
AA2457
06:20
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines
AS1470
06:49
American Airlines American Airlines
AA2484
07:01
United Airlines United Airlines
UA2428
08:46
United Airlines United Airlines
UA660
10:05
American Airlines American Airlines
AA2482
13:00
United Airlines United Airlines
UA2683
14:20
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines
AS1447
16:05
American Airlines American Airlines
AA1160
16:05
United Airlines United Airlines
UA745
19:00
American Airlines American Airlines
AA1924
19:59
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines
AS1466
20:05
United Airlines United Airlines
UA1531
21:10
American Airlines American Airlines
AA2457
06:20
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines
AS1470
06:49
American Airlines American Airlines
AA2484
07:01
United Airlines United Airlines
UA2428
08:46
United Airlines United Airlines
UA660
10:05
American Airlines American Airlines
AA2482
13:00
United Airlines United Airlines
UA2683
14:20
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines
AS1447
16:05
American Airlines American Airlines
AA1160
16:05
United Airlines United Airlines
UA745
19:00
American Airlines American Airlines
AA1924
19:59
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines
AS1466
20:05
United Airlines United Airlines
UA1531
21:10
American Airlines American Airlines
AA2457
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ORD-SAN flight route
Route map from Chicago, ORD to San Diego, SAN. The distance is 1729 miles or 2782 km.
Chicago - San Diego direct flight map
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ORD - SAN route facts

  • Distance
    1729 miles (2782 km)
  • Flight time
    4 hours and 12 minutes to 4 hours and 45 minutes
  • Airlines
    American Airlines American Airlines
    United United
    Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines
  • Airline alliances
    oneworld Star Alliance
  • Cabins
    Economy First Premium Economy Business
  • Hub airports
    American Airlines: ORD
    United Airlines: ORD (Largest hub.)
  • Departure terminals
    American Airlines: Terminal 3
    United Airlines: Terminal 1
    Alaska Airlines: Terminal 2
  • Arrival terminals
    American Airlines: Terminal 2
    United Airlines: Terminal 2
    Alaska Airlines: Terminal 2
  • Aircraft
    American Airlines: Boeing 737-800 Passenger, Airbus A321 and Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger
    United Airlines: Boeing 737MAX 9 Passenger, Boeing 737-900 Passenger, Airbus A321neo and Boeing 737-800 Passenger
    Alaska Airlines: Boeing 737MAX 9 Passenger, Boeing 737-900 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ3, Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2 and Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger

Route FAQ

American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines operate non-stop flights from ORD to SAN with 106 weekly departures.

Scheduled flight time from ORD to SAN ranges from 4 hours and 12 minutes to 4 hours and 45 minutes. The route covers 1729 miles (2782 km).

106 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route, with published departure times ranging from 06:01 to 21:38 depending on the schedule period.

Departure terminals: American Airlines: Terminal 3, United Airlines: Terminal 1 and Alaska Airlines: Terminal 2. Arrival terminals: American Airlines: Terminal 2, United Airlines: Terminal 2 and Alaska Airlines: Terminal 2.

Economy, First, Premium Economy and Business are currently scheduled on non-stop flights for this route.
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