Direct flights from San Diego to Chicago

  • ~17 flights a day
  • 3 airlines

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When the nonstops leave

Typical weekly schedule · 122 flights per week (~17 per day) · Updated 136d ago

Morning before noon 48 a week
6:15 AM 7:28 AM 9:57 AM
6:40 AM 10:34 AM
7:00 AMnot Sat 7:03 AM
Afternoon noon – 6 PM 53 a week
1:03 PM 1:18 PM 1:19 PM 3:09 PM
12:34 PM 5:44 PM5 days a week
2:08 PM 4:41 PMnot Sat
Evening after 6 PM 21 a week
10:40 PM 10:45 PM
10:40 PM
American Airlines
Alaska Airlines
United Airlines

More nonstops from San Diego

SAN → SFO San Francisco 4 airlines SAN → SLC Salt Lake City 4 airlines SAN → JFK New York 3 airlines SAN → MCO Orlando 2 airlines SAN → OAK Oakland 2 airlines SAN → RNO Reno 2 airlines SAN → DEN Denver 4 airlines SAN → DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 3 airlines ORD → SAN The return trip SAN All nonstops from San Diego ORD All nonstops from Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from San Diego to Chicago?

Yes. Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Chicago (ORD), several times daily. The flight takes about 4h 3m and covers 1,720 miles (2,768 km). Schedule data from 4 June 2026.

Which airlines fly direct from San Diego to Chicago?

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines operate nonstop flights from San Diego to Chicago.

How long is the flight from San Diego to Chicago?

The nonstop flight from San Diego to Chicago takes ~4h 3m (approximately 2768 km).

How often do direct flights operate from San Diego to Chicago?

Nonstop flights from San Diego to Chicago operate several times daily — 122 flights per week (~17 per day).

What days of the week are there direct flights from San Diego to Chicago?

Direct flights from San Diego to Chicago operate every day of the week. American Airlines flies daily, Alaska Airlines flies daily, and United Airlines flies daily.