San Diego (SAN) to Chicago (ORD) flights
An economy award from San Diego (SAN) to Chicago (ORD) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Chicago (ORD): Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,721 miles (2,769 km) apart. Alaska Airlines and American Airlines are in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 63 ways to fly it with one stop, through Colorado Springs, Omaha and Kansas City and more.
How many miles SAN to ORD costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Alaska Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $33.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $30.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 14,500 | $5.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines | 15,000 | $38.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 8 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SAN to ORD
- Alaska Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book SAN to ORD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
SAN to ORD with one stop
63 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Colorado Springs (COS)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Omaha (OMA)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Albuquerque (ABQ)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Vail (EGE)Alaska Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Frontier Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Hayden (HDN)Alaska Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Tucson (TUS)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Milwaukee (MKE)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Tulsa (TUL)Alaska Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)Delta Air Lines and United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines the whole way
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SAN to ORD: common questions
How many miles does SAN to ORD cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (10,000), Iberia Club (11,000) and Air Canada Aeroplan (12,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SAN to ORD?
Alaska Airlines (oneworld), American Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Chicago (ORD).
How far is San Diego from Chicago by plane?
San Diego (SAN) and Chicago (ORD) are 1,721 miles (2,769 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SAN to ORD award flights?
22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between San Diego and Chicago?
The most direct connections are through Colorado Springs (COS), Omaha (OMA), Kansas City (MCI), Denver (DEN) and Phoenix (PHX). On 22 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Frontier Airlines through Denver.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.