MDW - SAN

$79 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago Midway Airport to San Diego

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Midway to San Diego departing on 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to San Diego, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$169
Overall average: $298
Frontier
Fri 4/24Wed 4/29
MDW - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$171
Typical prices: $237-$420
Southwest
Sat 4/25Mon 4/27
MDW - SAN • Non-stop
Advice from real travelers
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
Midway's compact terminal allows quick check-ins.
Take Route 992 bus for a quick ride to downtown.
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $169 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 4h 30m
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Las Vegas (LAS)
Cheapest • Avg $131 (round-trip)
Phoenix (PHX)
Shortest trip • 6h 17m (one-way)
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 35% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 37% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Midway to San Diego (MDW-SAN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Midway to San Diego that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Midway to San Diego

Fri, Apr 24 - Wed, Apr 29
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1:30 pm - 2:24 pm
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26h 54m
1 stop
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8:00 am - 10:14 pm
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12h 14m
2 stops
$169Frontier
Sat, Apr 25 - Mon, Apr 27
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6:15 am - 8:30 am
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4h 15mnonstop
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10:40 pm - 4:35 am
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3h 55mnonstop
$171Southwest
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 2
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12:45 pm - 4:30 pm
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5h 45m
1 stop
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7:00 pm - 5:00 am
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8h 00m
1 stop
$176Southwest
Mon, Apr 13 - Thu, Apr 16
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8:45 pm - 11:10 pm
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4h 25mnonstop
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10:40 pm - 4:35 am
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3h 55mnonstop
$177Southwest
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25
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12:45 pm - 4:30 pm
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5h 45m
1 stop
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7:00 pm - 5:00 am
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8h 00m
1 stop
$184Southwest
Wed, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 7
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10:00 am - 3:05 pm
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7h 05m
1 stop
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10:40 pm - 4:35 am
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3h 55mnonstop
$187Southwest
Sat, May 9 - Tue, May 12
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5:10 am - 10:25 am
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SAN
7h 15m
1 stop
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2:40 pm - 11:20 pm
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MDW
6h 40m
1 stop
$188Southwest
Thu, Apr 23 - Fri, May 1
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4:15 pm - 12:16 am
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10h 01m
1 stop
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7:00 am - 9:37 pm
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MDW
12h 37m
1 stop
$190Frontier
Sat, Apr 18 - Tue, Apr 21
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12:45 pm - 4:30 pm
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5h 45m
1 stop
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2:40 pm - 11:20 pm
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6h 40m
1 stop
$192Southwest
Fri, Apr 24 - Wed, Apr 29
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8:45 pm - 11:10 pm
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SAN
4h 25mnonstop
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7:50 am - 4:35 pm
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MDW
6h 45m
1 stop
$197Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Midway to San Diego flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Midway to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to San Diego?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago Midway Airport to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Diego on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to San Diego. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago Midway Airport to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago Midway Airport to San Diego is February, where tickets cost $207 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $451 and $387 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago Midway Airport to San Diego?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $286 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to San Diego?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago Midway Airport to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago Midway Airport to San Diego, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Midway to San Diego

 
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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on SAN

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Stefanie Waldek

Expert on MDW

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$79
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago Midway Airport to San Diego

When to book flights from Midway to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Midway to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chicago Midway Airport to San Diego flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago Midway Airport to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to San Diego was $79 for a one-way ticket and $169 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago Midway Airport and San Diego?

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago Midway Airport to San Diego?

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago Midway Airport to San Diego flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago Midway Airport to San Diego?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago Midway Airport to San Diego flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago Midway Airport to San Diego?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago Midway Airport to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to San Diego, Southwest or Frontier?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to San Diego are Southwest and Frontier. With an average price for the route of $347 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Frontier is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $321 and an overall rating of 5.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to San Diego?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago Midway Airport to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Chicago Midway Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to Chicago Midway Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago Midway Airport and SAN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego from Chicago Midway Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago Midway Airport to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $78 or less one-way and $252 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago Midway Airport to San Diego?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago Midway to San Diego.
Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago Midway Airport to San Diego Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Midway to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to San Diego. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Midway to San Diego? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4299 reviews
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

2.0 MediocreDarcey, Feb 2026
SAN - SJC
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The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Plane crashed into a bus or some other vehicle on the ground while pulling out of the gate. No injuries, but wing tip was damaged and returned to gate for “maintenance issues” and we departed 5 hours later because the plane went out of service and new plane was flown in from a nearby airport, Midway.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

There was no food and no entertainment, so I'm not sure why these are even in the survey, as my understanding is frontier does not ever offer food without a few, not even a snack, and there are no screens so unless the flight safety talk is our entertainment why ask how we liked it?. One of the flight attendants say in the back of the plane as people filed in to their seats, yelling orders about where to put baggage and telling people to hurry up. It was the least professional experience I've ever had on a flight.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

Better than expected. Staff were friendly and nice on both flights.

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

Just know that everything, and I mean everything is “ala cart”. 60$ just to put something in the overhead bin. I will never fly Frontier again nor do I recommend them to anyone else.

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