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San Diego (San Diego International Airport) to Chicago (O'Hare International Airport).
Flight time from SAN to ORD is estimated at about 4h 8m, based on the 1,720-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 12-13/day across 4 captured airlines, with American Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 06:15 to 22:45 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 | 12-13/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for SAN to ORD
Our current provider sample includes 12-13/day from SAN to ORD across 4 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 2, 1.
- First departure
- 06:15
- Last departure
- 22:45
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Captured departures/day
- 22
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 5/day | Boeing 737, Airbus A320 family, Embraer E-Jet · Terminal 2 · Seat map | 06:15 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
ORD to SAN flights — 11-12/day on 4 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for SAN to ORD, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 88 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 SAN to ORD?
The SAN to ORD flight time is estimated at about 4h 8m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is SAN from ORD?
SAN to ORD is about 1,720 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from SAN to ORD?
Our current provider sample for SAN to ORD includes American Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from SAN to ORD?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for SAN to ORD include Boeing 737, Boeing 737, Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Airbus A320 family, Embraer E-Jet.