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ORD → SAN

Q: How long is the flight from ORD to SAN?

Average flight time on the ORD–SAN route is 2h 17m , covering approximately 820 km (509 mi).

Q: What is the distance from ORD to SAN?

The great-circle distance from ORD to SAN is approximately 820 km (509 miles).

Q: How many flights per week from ORD to SAN?

We've observed ~6 flights per day on this route across our tracking data (19 total flights recorded).

820 km avg 2h 17m 3 airlines

Local time: 22:17 CDT
Timezone: America/Chicago
Type: Large Airport
Elevation: 680 ft
Coordinates: 41.9786, -87.9048

cloud Weather

Wind: 200° / 18G28 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: SCT 4,800 ft, BKN 7,500 ft, BKN 14,000 ft, OVC 22,000 ft
Temp / Dew: 26°C / 18°C
Altimeter: 29.64 inHg
Wx: TS

Obs: 2026-04-15T02:51:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KORD 150251Z 20018G28KT 10SM TS SCT048CB BKN075 BKN140 OVC220 26/18 A2964 RMK AO2 PK WND 19028/0249 SLP033 TSB48 LTGICCCCG W-N TS W-N MOV E T02610183 55008

TAF KORD 150259Z 1503/1606 20016G26KT 6SM -TSRA SCT035 BKN040CB TEMPO 1503/1505 31025G35KT 1 1/2SM +TSRA BR BKN030CB FM150500 19013KT 6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT025 BKN035CB OVC070 PROB30 1505/1508 2SM TSRA BKN025CB FM151000 24010KT 6SM -SHRA SCT020 OVC060 FM151400 21013G23KT P6SM SCT025 BKN040 FM152100 19012G22KT 6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT025 BKN040CB PROB30 1522/1602 2SM -TSRA BR OVC030CB

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 461 Departures

flight_land 319 Arrivals

Local time: 20:17 PDT
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Type: Large Airport
Elevation: 17 ft
Coordinates: 32.7336, -117.1900

cloud Weather

Wind: 320° / 6 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: FEW 2,000 ft
Temp / Dew: 17°C / 12°C
Altimeter: 30.04 inHg

Obs: 2026-04-15T02:51:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KSAN 150251Z 32006KT 10SM FEW020 17/12 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP172 T01720117 58001 $

TAF KSAN 150209Z 1502/1606 31007KT P6SM SKC FM150400 VRB04KT P6SM FEW020 FM151100 VRB04KT P6SM BKN018 FM151700 VRB04KT P6SM FEW020 FM151900 29010KT P6SM SCT250 FM160300 VRB04KT P6SM FEW025

warning FAA Advisories

Closed: !SAN 03/071 SAN AD AP CLSD TO NON SKED TRANSIENT GA ACFT EXC PPR 619-298-7704 2603181300-2610010800 (Mar 18 at 13:00 UTC. – Oct 01 at 08:00 UTC.)

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 132 Departures

flight_land 145 Arrivals

Flights tracked: 19
Avg duration: 2h 17m
Distance: 820 km

Live traffic

ORD → SAN. Live aircraft currently filed on this route.

Airlines 3

Airline	Flights shown
American Airlines	10
Alaska Airlines	5
United Airlines	2

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Recent flights last 19

Date	Flight	Aircraft	Takeoff	Landing	Duration	Arr Δ
2026-04-14	AAL1543	AC90A7	Apr 14, 09:10 UTC	Apr 14, 10:20 UTC	1h 10m	-
2026-04-14	AAL1543	AC90A7	Apr 14, 07:10 UTC	Apr 14, 09:05 UTC	1h 55m	-
2026-04-14	AAL1543	AC90A7	Apr 14, 06:15 UTC	Apr 14, 07:10 UTC	55m	-
2026-04-13	ASA1470	A9AB05	Apr 13, 16:15 UTC	Apr 13, 17:55 UTC	1h 40m	-
2026-04-13	AAL2343	A33716	Apr 13, 16:15 UTC	Apr 13, 17:50 UTC	1h 35m	-
2026-04-13	ASA1470	A9AB05	Apr 13, 15:50 UTC	Apr 13, 17:55 UTC	2h 5m	-
2026-04-13	AAL2343	A33716	Apr 13, 15:50 UTC	Apr 13, 17:50 UTC	2h 0m	-
2026-04-13	AAL2343	A33716	Apr 13, 15:34 UTC	Apr 13, 17:50 UTC	2h 16m	+7m
2026-04-13	AAL2918	AD1986	Apr 13, 15:04 UTC	Apr 13, 19:07 UTC	4h 3m	+6m
2026-04-13	ASA1470	A9AB05	Apr 13, 13:56 UTC	Apr 13, 17:59 UTC	4h 3m	+7m
2026-04-13	ASA1470	A9AB05	Apr 13, 13:38 UTC	Apr 13, 17:50 UTC	4h 12m	-2m
2026-04-13	AAL2343	A33716	Apr 13, 12:20 UTC	Apr 13, 14:05 UTC	1h 45m	-
2026-04-13	AAL2343	A33716	Apr 13, 12:00 UTC	Apr 13, 14:13 UTC	2h 13m	+11m
2026-04-13	AAL2285	ADA296	Apr 13, 03:31 UTC	Apr 13, 07:36 UTC	4h 5m	-2m
2026-04-13	UAL2683	A28928	Apr 13, 00:20 UTC	Apr 13, 03:05 UTC	2h 45m	-
2026-04-13	UAL2683	A28928	Apr 13, 00:15 UTC	Apr 13, 02:50 UTC	2h 35m	-5m
2026-04-12	ASA1470	AB1FB0	Apr 12, 17:15 UTC	Apr 12, 18:05 UTC	50m	-
2026-04-12	AAL2343	A3B186	Apr 12, 17:15 UTC	Apr 12, 18:20 UTC	1h 5m	-
2026-04-12	AAL2343	A3B186	Apr 12, 15:59 UTC	Apr 12, 18:19 UTC	2h 20m	+22m

ORD → SAN frequently asked

How long is the flight from ORD to SAN?

Average flight time on the ORD–SAN route is 2h 17m, covering approximately 820 km (509 mi).

What is the distance from ORD to SAN?

The great-circle distance from ORD to SAN is approximately 820 km (509 miles).

Which airlines fly from ORD to SAN?

3 airlines operate this route in our records: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines.

How many flights per week from ORD to SAN?

We've observed ~6 flights per day on this route across our tracking data (19 total flights recorded).

Can I track ORD–SAN flights live?

Yes. The live tracker map above shows aircraft currently flying this route, filtered by departure and arrival airport.

ORD → SAN

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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San Diego International Airport

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warning FAA Advisories

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Live traffic

Airlines 3

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