￥12,280 Cheap American Airlines flights Chicago (ORD) to San Diego (SAN)

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￥12,280 Cheap American Airlines flights Chicago (ORD) to San Diego (SAN)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at ￥12,280 for one-way flights and ￥24,580 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines
Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 14
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
￥24,580 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
￥24,580
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Feb 7 from Chicago to San Diego, returning Sat, Feb 14, priced at ￥24,580 found 5 days ago
American Airlines
Mon, Jan 12 - Sun, Jan 25
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
￥27,590 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
￥27,590
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jan 12 from Chicago to San Diego, returning Sun, Jan 25, priced at ￥27,590 found 6 days ago
American Airlines
Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 14
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
￥27,700 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
￥27,700
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Feb 7 from Chicago to San Diego, returning Sat, Feb 14, priced at ￥27,700 found 5 days ago
American Airlines
Tue, Jan 6 - Fri, Jan 9
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
￥29,210 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
￥29,210
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 6 from Chicago to San Diego, returning Fri, Jan 9, priced at ￥29,210 found 6 days ago
American Airlines
Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 14
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
￥30,730 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
￥30,730
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Feb 7 from Chicago to San Diego, returning Sat, Feb 14, priced at ￥30,730 found 5 days ago
American Airlines
Tue, Jan 6 - Fri, Jan 9
ORD
Chicago
SAN
San Diego
￥32,330 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
￥32,330
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 6 from Chicago to San Diego, returning Fri, Jan 9, priced at ￥32,330 found 6 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago (ORD) to San Diego (SAN)

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From ￥14,095 - ￥25,881 per traveler.

Frequently asked questions

How much is an American Airlines flight from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
You can discover affordable round-trip American Airlines flights from ￥24,580 from ORD to SAN by sorting your results from "Price (lowest to highest)" on Expedia. Or look for bargains from ￥12,280 for a one-way trip.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
What is the cheapest month to fly from ORD to SAN with American Airlines?
American Airlines flights to San Diego tend to be more affordable in the low-season months of January and November. Whether you're after a return or one-way ticket, you could find a better deal then.
Does American Airlines fly nonstop from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
American Airlines offers direct flights from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), with 14 departures each week. Just apply the "Nonstop" and "Airline" filters during your search on Expedia to see all direct American Airlines flights to SAN.
How long does it take to fly from ORD to SAN with American Airlines?
The travel time for a direct American Airlines flight from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) takes approximately 4h 27m.
Which day of the week has the most American Airlines flights from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
American Airlines operates the most flights from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) on Tuesday. With up to 2 daily departures, you'll get the most flexibility on this day.
What airports does American Airlines fly into in San Diego?
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) is the main San Diego gateway for American Airlines flights from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD).
What type of plane does American Airlines fly from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
You'll likely board an Airbus A321 or a Boeing 737-800 when flying American Airlines from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN). However, keep in mind that a different plane may be assigned depending on operational factors.
Can I change or cancel my American Airlines flight from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
Changes are typically free within 24 hours of making your booking, but your airline may charge a fee after that time. For more details about altering your reservation, go to your "Trips," select your flight and click on "Manage Booking." If you'd like the freedom to update your itinerary without additional charges, tick the "Changes included" and "No cancel fee" filters when organizing your next getaway.

Travel information

Origin airport
O'Hare Intl.
Destination airport
San Diego Intl.
Distance
2752 km
Average flight time
2 hours 34 mins

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