ChicagoSan DiegoDirect FlightsORD–SAN
Chicago (O'Hare International Airport) to San Diego (San Diego International Airport).
Flight time from ORD to SAN is estimated at about 4h 8m, based on the 1,720-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 11-12/day across 4 captured airlines, with American Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 06:20 to 23:22 local time.
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| Est. flight time | Distance | Captured freq. | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~4h 8m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,720 mi | 11-12/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for ORD to SAN
Our current provider sample includes 11-12/day from ORD to SAN across 4 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 3, 1, 2.
- First departure
- 06:20
- Last departure
- 23:22
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Captured departures/day
- 20
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 4-5/day | Boeing 737, Airbus A320 family · Terminal 3 · Seat map | 06:45 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SAN to ORD flights — 12-13/day on 4 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for ORD to SAN, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 81 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from ORD to SAN?
The ORD to SAN flight time is estimated at about 4h 8m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is ORD from SAN?
ORD to SAN is about 1,720 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from ORD to SAN?
Our current provider sample for ORD to SAN includes American Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from ORD to SAN?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for ORD to SAN include Boeing 737, Boeing 737, Airbus A320 family.