Carriers on This Route
7,465 flights a year link Chicago, IL and San Diego, CA, a 1,723 mi (2,773 km) trip flown by 4 carriers.
"Airline-controllable" delays are within the carrier's power (scheduling, staffing, maintenance). Weather and air-traffic-control delays are outside its control. The red portion of each bar is the controllable share.
Airline Policy Comparison
The policy score combines how little a carrier costs you when things change: carry-on rules, checked-bag fees, and change fees. A higher score means fewer fees and more flexibility.
| Airline | Policy Score | Carry-on | Bag 1 | Changes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 73 | Free | $45 | Free |
| American Airlines | 83 | Free | $45 | Free |
| Alaska Airlines | 83 | Free | $45 | Free |
| Frontier Airlines | 5 | Fee | $65 | Fee |
Policy scores are a 0-100 rating based on each carrier's fee schedule and change rules, using the same scoring engine as our flight scores.
Airport Facts
Chicago, IL
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International
San Diego, CA
SAN
San Diego International
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