Chicago (ORD) to San Diego (SAN)
Flight Distance & Air Miles
💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn
| Airline | Base Miles | Elite Total |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage | 1,720 | 2,752 Platinum |
| 🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles | 1,720 | 2,752 Gold Medallion |
| ⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus | 1,720 | 2,580 Premier Gold |
| ❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards | 1,720 | 2,580 A-List Preferred |
| 🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan | 1,720 | 3,440 MVP Gold |
| 🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue | 1,720 | 2,580 Mosaic |
* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.
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💡 Did You Know?
Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Chicago to San Diego would take approximately 4 days compared to just 3h 47m by air.
✈️ Flight Details
The ORD to SAN route connects Chicago, United States with San Diego, United States. This long-haul flight covers 1,720 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.
This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 258° from Chicago. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.
🛫 About ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the world's busiest airports and a major hub in the United States.
🛬 About SAN
San Diego International Airport
San Diego International Airport (SAN) serves San Diego, United States.