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12:05 pm - 1:01 amSAN-ORD
10h 56m1 stop
7:51 pm - 9:01 amORD-SAN
15h 10m1 stop
Sat, Feb 22 - Tue, Feb 25
9:56 pm - 5:31 amSAN-MDW
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7:05 am - 11:48 amMDW-SAN
6h 43m1 stop
$108Frontier
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9:56 am - 6:56 pmSAN-ORD
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4:30 pm - 10:56 pmORD-SAN
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$144Spirit Airlines
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1:31 pm - 5:31 amSAN-ORD
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10:45 pm - 9:01 amORD-SAN
12h 16m1 stop
$152Spirit Airlines
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6:40 am - 12:31 pmSAN-ORD
3h 51mnonstop
5:45 pm - 8:04 pmORD-SAN
4h 19mnonstop
$238American Airlines
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Sat, Feb 15 - Sat, Feb 22
6:40 am - 12:31 pmSAN-ORD
3h 51mnonstop
5:45 pm - 8:04 pmORD-SAN
4h 19mnonstop
$243American Airlines
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4:55 pm - 10:45 pmSAN-MDW
3h 50mnonstop
8:45 pm - 11:15 pmMDW-SAN
4h 30mnonstop
$261Southwest
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4:55 pm - 10:45 pmSAN-MDW
3h 50mnonstop
8:45 pm - 11:15 pmMDW-SAN
4h 30mnonstop
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10:00 am - 8:44 pmSAN-STL
8h 44m2 stops
5:36 pm - 10:30 pmSTL-SAN
6h 54m1 stop
$282United Airlines
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6:15 am - 4:28 pmSAN-STL
8h 13m2 stops
1:45 pm - 7:53 pmSTL-SAN
8h 08m2 stops
$287United Airlines
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3:00 pm - 6:36 amSAN-ORD
13h 36m1 stop
$43Spirit Airlines
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6:25 am - 4:09 pmSAN-ORD
7h 44m1 stop
$54Frontier
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10:25 pm - 4:20 amSAN-ORD
3h 55mnonstop
$119United Airlines
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6:20 am - 12:10 pmSAN-MDW
3h 50mnonstop
$131Southwest
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10:15 pm - 9:36 amSAN-STL
9h 21m1 stop
$139Delta
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6:20 am - 2:57 pmSAN-ORD
6h 37m1 stop
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6:20 am - 12:10 pmSAN-MDW
3h 50mnonstop
$151Southwest
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7:38 pm - 4:58 amSAN-STL
7h 20m1 stop
$162United Airlines
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10:30 am - 4:43 pmSAN-ORD
4h 13mnonstop
$237American Airlines
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6:15 am - 3:52 pmSAN-MLI
7h 37m1 stop
$439American Airlines
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8:45 am - 7:07 pmSAN-ORD
8h 22m1 stop
10:47 pm - 8:58 amORD-SAN
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Mon, Jan 27 - Thu, Jan 30
2:32 pm - 12:17 amSAN-MDW
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12:43 pm - 6:58 pmMDW-SAN
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$310Frontier
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9:00 am - 10:18 pmORD-SAN
15h 18m2 stops
$312Spirit Airlines
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1:31 pm - 11:20 amSAN-ORD
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8:34 am - 10:18 pmORD-SAN
15h 44m3 stops
$342Spirit Airlines
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11:15 am - 8:42 pmSAN-MLI
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$499United Airlines
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$504United Airlines
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$887Southwest
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6h 15m1 stop
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$1,142American Airlines
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4h 19mnonstop
$237American Airlines
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$238American Airlines
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4h 30mnonstop
$282Southwest
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$283American Airlines
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$289United Airlines
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$314United Airlines
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3h 55mnonstop
4:20 pm - 7:00 pmORD-SAN
4h 40mnonstop
$329United Airlines
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Spirit Airlines flights from San Diego to Illinois

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Spirit Airlines
Feb 25
SAN9:56 amSan Diego
7h 00m
1 stop
ORD6:56 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 1
ORD4:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
8h 26m
1 stop
SAN10:56 pmSan Diego
Spirit Airlines
Feb 10
SAN1:31 pmSan Diego
14h 00m
1 stop
ORD5:31 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 12
ORD10:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
12h 16m
1 stop
SAN9:01 amSan Diego
Spirit Airlines
Feb 6
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
13h 37m
1 stop
ORD9:52 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 10
ORD1:39 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
10h 39m
1 stop
SAN10:18 pmSan Diego

American Airlines flights from San Diego to Illinois

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American Airlines
Feb 15
SAN6:40 amSan Diego
3h 51m
ORD12:31 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 22
ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 19m
SAN8:04 pmSan Diego
American Airlines
Feb 19
SAN6:40 amSan Diego
3h 51m
ORD12:31 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 22
ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 19m
SAN8:04 pmSan Diego
American Airlines
Feb 12
SAN6:40 amSan Diego
7h 21m
1 stop
PIA4:01 pmGreater Peoria
Feb 17
PIA4:40 pmGreater Peoria
8h 50m
1 stop
SAN11:30 pmSan Diego

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Illinois?

The cheapest month to fly to Illinois from San Diego is in April. Flight prices, which tend to average around $338, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Illinois during the month of April, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $340.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Illinois?

The cheapest day to depart from San Diego to Illinois is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $492. Flights from San Diego to Illinois on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $658. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Illinois?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Illinois is in the afternoon. Flights from San Diego to Illinois during this time can be as low as $459. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $571.

What is the cheapest San Diego to Illinois flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Illinois?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Illinois from San Diego when booking 14 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Illinois for around $422 when searching 14 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Illinois from San Diego for as low as $349 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San Diego to Illinois flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Diego to Illinois flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best Price Found

$43

Fastest flight time

3h 25m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Illinois

3 airports
The best one-way flight to Illinois from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $43. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to Illinois found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $99.
The fastest flight from San Diego to Illinois takes 3h 25m
Direct flights go from San Diego to Illinois every day.
There are 3 airports near Illinois: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW), Lambert-St Louis (STL)

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Illinois?

    Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Illinois refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to Illinois?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Illinois?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to Illinois.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Illinois may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Illinois. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from San Diego to Illinois

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FrontierPriceFrom $91Free CancellationRating
6.0
3,440 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $95Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,108 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $217Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $240Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,971 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $258Free CancellationRating
8.0
8,508 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $269Free CancellationRating
8.1
4,647 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $391Free CancellationRating
8.0
9,699 reviews
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It is quick and easy to find San Diego to Illinois flights on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Illinois that suits you.

Can I find flights from San Diego to Illinois with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights from San Diego to Illinois with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

How can momondo help me find flights from San Diego to Illinois?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Illinois from San Diego.

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