San Diego (SAN) to Chicago (MDW) flights
Nonstop from San Diego International to Chicago Midway International Airport: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
2,776km
1,725 mi, great circle
Flying time
3h 58m
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
3.6
average, November 2026
Airlines
1
passenger airlines
Airlines flying SAN to MDW
Route map
The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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- Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) · we don't have MDW's route list yet
- All nonstop routes from San Diego (SAN)
- SAN to MDW on the flight-path tool
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from San Diego to Chicago?
About 3h 58m gate to gate for the 2,776 km (1,725 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SAN to MDW?
Southwest Airlines, with about 3.6 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).