Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA flight with Spirit Airlines

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Journey information

Overview: Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA flight

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Flights from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA depart on average 25 times per day, taking around 4h 55m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $83 (€67) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
1729 miles (2784 km)
Average flight duration
4h 55m
Cheapest ticket price
$83 (€67)
Flights per day
25
Direct flights
8
Fastest flight
4h 21m
Cheapest month to travel
April
First flight
05:00
Last flight
23:50
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

The cheapest and fastest flights from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA

Showing times and prices for Jul 20

Cheapest price

$537

Average price

$901

Fastest journey

4 h 14 m

Average duration

4 h 15 m

Flights per day

44

Distance

2784 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA will cost around $901 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $537.

Fast flights

Of the 44 flights that leave Chicago, IL for San Diego, CA onSun, Jul 20, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 20 the direct flights cover the 2784 km distance in an average of 4 h 15 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 4 h 14 m .

On Sun, Jul 20 the longest flights will take 4 h 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Spirit AirlinesNK1270 · NK1152
03:18PM9h48
O'Hare International Airport
11:06PMSan Diego International Airport
$5371One-way
1 transfer
American AirlinesAA1861
09:00PM4h27
O'Hare International Airport
11:27PMSan Diego International Airport
$5471One-way
0 transfers
American AirlinesAA1543
05:00PM4h16
O'Hare International Airport
07:16PMSan Diego International Airport
$5471One-way
0 transfers
American AirlinesAA2131
10:05AM4h17
O'Hare International Airport
12:22PMSan Diego International Airport
$5471One-way
0 transfers
American AirlinesAA2343
07:14AM4h14
O'Hare International Airport
09:28AMSan Diego International Airport
$5471One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €97. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €97, and a train costs an average of €164.

Distance: 1729 miles (2784 km)

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Train
Bus

€234

Average price

€360

Average price

€229

Average price

Cheapest

7h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 55m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

50h 8m

Average total duration

49h 38m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

45h 8m

Average total duration

44h 38m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

8.4 - 16.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 2.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.8 - 7.0kg

CO2 emissions

Spirit Airlines

Most popular airline

Amtrak

Most popular train company

Greyhound

Most popular bus company

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Live departures

Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA flight times

Showing flights for tomorrow, Sunday, July 20
Last updated at 12:40 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
alaska_airlinesAS942 · AS114611:00 AM O'Hare International Airport
15h49
2:49 AM San Diego International Airport1 transfer
alaska_airlinesAS942 · AS110811:00 AM O'Hare International Airport
8h49
7:49 PM San Diego International Airport1 transfer
alaska_airlinesAS942 · AS119811:00 AM O'Hare International Airport
12h55
11:55 PM San Diego International Airport1 transfer
alaska_airlinesAS942 · AS109611:00 AM O'Hare International Airport
10h38
9:38 PM San Diego International Airport1 transfer
alaska_airlinesAS413 · AS112212:00 PM O'Hare International Airport
15h03
3:03 AM San Diego International Airport1 transfer
alaska_airlinesAS413 · AS129612:00 PM O'Hare International Airport
8h15
8:15 PM San Diego International Airport1 transfer
alaska_airlinesAS413 · AS120412:00 PM O'Hare International Airport
12h22
12:22 AM San Diego International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA234312:14 PM O'Hare International Airport
4h14
4:28 PM San Diego International Airport0 transfersDirect
american_airlinesAS423212:14 PM O'Hare International Airport
4h14
4:28 PM San Diego International Airport0 transfersDirect

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Airlines: American Airlines, United and Spirit Airlines flights from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA

You can travel by flight from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA with American Airlines, United and Spirit Airlines for as low as $116 (€94). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

American Airlines is one of the leading airlines in the USA and the world; they offer Main Cabin, Business and First Class tickets for your journey

American Airlines from Chicago, IL to San Diego, CA flight information:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 18 min
  • Cheapest Price: $233

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