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Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to San Jose (SJC) from $90

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/31. 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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Jun 3 — Jun 101
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The best prices from Chicago to San Jose are usually found in April or October, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to San Jose

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to San Jose (SJC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 29, 2024.

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April

Round-trip from

$286

One-way from

$121
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to San Jose?

Users have found that flying from Chicago to San Jose on a Sunday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to San Jose?

To save on the cost of your flight from Chicago to San Jose, book at least 18 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 298% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $366 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $934.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to San Jose?

April can be a great time to fly to San Jose from Chicago with a flight ticket averaging about $414. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of April for as cheap as $130. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of November.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to San Jose (CHI - SJC)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to San Jose is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

Cheap Delta flights from Chicago to San Jose

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Chicago and San Jose. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 29, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Delta flights heading from Chicago to San Jose. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Tue 10/292:13 pmORD - SJC
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Tue 11/56:00 amSJC - ORD
1 stop9h 43mDelta
Deal found 5/27$301
Sat 11/22:13 pmORD - SJC
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Wed 11/61:35 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop8h 23mDelta
Deal found 5/27$303
Tue 10/292:13 pmORD - SJC
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Wed 11/66:30 amSJC - ORD
2 stops13h 17mDelta
Deal found 5/27$310
Sat 11/27:26 amORD - SJC
1 stop10h 16mDelta
Wed 11/611:28 amSJC - ORD
2 stops8h 19mDelta
Deal found 5/27$312
Tue 8/1310:28 amMDW - SJC
2 stops11h 05mDelta
Tue 8/206:15 amSJC - MDW
1 stop9h 50mDelta
Deal found 5/28$313
Tue 8/131:24 pmMDW - SJC
2 stops10h 35mDelta
Tue 8/206:00 amSJC - MDW
2 stops10h 38mDelta
Deal found 5/28$318
Tue 10/292:13 pmORD - SJC
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Sat 11/96:30 amSJC - ORD
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Deal found 5/27$325
Sat 11/22:13 pmORD - SJC
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Fri 11/82:34 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Deal found 5/27$327
Fri 7/192:49 pmMDW - SJC
1 stop7h 42mDelta
Tue 7/236:15 amSJC - MDW
1 stop5h 54mDelta
Deal found 5/28$365

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Chicago to San Jose

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Spirit Airlines for the route between Chicago and San Jose. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 29, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Spirit Airlines flights we've found from Chicago to San Jose. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Tue 7/27:00 amORD - SJC
1 stop12h 00mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/239:13 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop7h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$174
Tue 6/1110:01 pmORD - SJC
1 stop12h 23mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/125:50 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop12h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$177
Tue 6/2510:01 pmORD - SJC
1 stop12h 23mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/26:20 amSJC - ORD
1 stop6h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$180
Wed 6/1910:17 pmORD - SJC
1 stop13h 12mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/244:40 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop11h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$189
Wed 8/145:50 pmORD - SJC
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/204:43 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop14h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$194
Tue 6/1810:01 pmORD - SJC
1 stop12h 23mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/259:13 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop7h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$196
Mon 7/112:32 pmORD - SJC
1 stop10h 55mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/26:00 amSJC - ORD
1 stop17h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$200
Mon 7/18:26 pmORD - SJC
1 stop20h 16mSpirit Airlines
Fri 7/510:19 amSJC - ORD
1 stop17h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$202
Sat 6/810:17 pmORD - SJC
1 stop13h 12mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/119:13 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop7h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$204

Cheap Chicago to San Jose flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Chicago to San Jose specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Prices were last updated on May 29, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Chicago to San Jose in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Tue 6/1810:01 pmORD - SJC
1 stop12h 23mSpirit Airlines
Fri 6/2110:19 amSJC - ORD
1 stop17h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$207
Wed 6/2612:32 pmORD - SJC
1 stop8h 42mSpirit Airlines
Mon 7/19:12 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop7h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$212
Sat 6/810:17 pmORD - SJC
1 stop13h 12mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/112:12 pmSJC - ORD
3 stops21h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$213
Sat 6/810:17 pmORD - SJC
1 stop13h 12mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/119:13 pmSJC - ORD
2 stops14h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$214
Mon 6/178:26 pmORD - SJC
1 stop20h 16mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/259:13 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop7h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$215
Mon 6/178:26 pmORD - SJC
1 stop20h 16mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/2410:19 amSJC - ORD
1 stop17h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$218
Mon 6/108:26 pmORD - SJC
3 stops21h 07mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/133:52 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop12h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$219
Sat 6/2912:32 pmORD - SJC
1 stop12h 00mSpirit Airlines
Mon 7/19:12 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop7h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$223
Thu 6/278:26 pmORD - SJC
1 stop20h 16mSpirit Airlines
Mon 7/19:12 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop7h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$224

Chicago to San Jose 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Chicago and San Jose in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 29, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Chicago to San Jose in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Tue 8/1310:00 pmMDW - SJC
1 stop20h 51mFrontier
Tue 8/2010:20 pmSJC - MDW
1 stop6h 13mFrontier
Deal found 5/28$179
Mon 8/196:00 amMDW - SJC
1 stop12h 57mFrontier
Sat 8/2410:20 pmSJC - MDW
1 stop6h 13mFrontier
Deal found 5/28$180
Thu 9/1911:32 amMDW - SJC
1 stop8h 34mFrontier
Tue 9/2410:20 pmSJC - MDW
1 stop6h 13mFrontier
Deal found 5/28$188
Thu 8/1511:32 amMDW - SJC
1 stop8h 34mFrontier
Wed 8/2111:30 amSJC - MDW
1 stop22h 22mFrontier
Deal found 5/28$197
Sat 8/2411:32 amMDW - SJC
1 stop8h 34mFrontier
Sun 8/2511:05 amSJC - MDW
1 stop22h 47mFrontier
Deal found 5/28$200
Wed 7/316:15 amMDW - SJC
1 stop13h 30mFrontier
Tue 8/1310:20 pmSJC - MDW
1 stop6h 13mFrontier
Deal found 5/28$204
Tue 6/1810:01 pmORD - SJC
1 stop12h 23mSpirit Airlines
Fri 6/2110:19 amSJC - ORD
1 stop17h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$207
Wed 7/316:19 pmORD - SJC
1 stop7h 27mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/112:51 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop9h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$211
Fri 9/1311:32 amMDW - SJC
1 stop8h 34mFrontier
Mon 9/1610:20 pmSJC - MDW
1 stop6h 13mFrontier
Deal found 5/28$212

Non-stop flights to San Jose from Chicago

Discover non-stop flight options from Chicago to San Jose. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 29, 2024.
For a shorter flight, select one of these non-stop flights from Chicago to San Jose. Search for alternative flights from Chicago to San Jose by utilizing the search form above.
Tue 8/138:15 pmORD - SJC
Nonstop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/2010:50 amSJC - ORD
Nonstop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/28$289
Fri 8/28:02 pmORD - SJC
Nonstop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/66:39 amSJC - ORD
Nonstop4h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/28$321
Thu 8/88:02 pmORD - SJC
Nonstop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/116:39 amSJC - ORD
Nonstop4h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$341
Wed 7/38:10 pmORD - SJC
Nonstop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/106:39 amSJC - ORD
Nonstop4h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$351
Fri 7/128:02 pmORD - SJC
Nonstop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/156:39 amSJC - ORD
Nonstop4h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/28$353
Tue 7/98:15 pmORD - SJC
Nonstop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/146:39 amSJC - ORD
Nonstop4h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$359
Thu 7/118:02 pmORD - SJC
Nonstop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/176:39 amSJC - ORD
Nonstop4h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/28$369
Thu 7/258:02 pmORD - SJC
Nonstop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/296:39 amSJC - ORD
Nonstop4h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/27$370
Tue 7/168:15 pmORD - SJC
Nonstop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/246:39 amSJC - ORD
Nonstop4h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/28$379

Chicago to San Jose flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Chicago to San Jose for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 29, 2024.
Have a look at some of the last-minute flights available departing from Chicago to San Jose. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Tue 6/410:52 pmORD - SJC
1 stop11h 32mSpirit Airlines
Fri 6/710:19 amSJC - ORD
1 stop17h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$237
Mon 6/37:52 pmORD - SJC
1 stop25h 27mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/107:50 amSJC - ORD
1 stop28h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$243
Mon 6/38:00 pmORD - SJC
2 stops15h 41mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/109:12 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop15h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$244
Fri 6/710:17 pmORD - SJC
1 stop13h 12mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/104:40 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop19h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$245
Thu 6/610:17 pmORD - SJC
1 stop13h 12mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/127:00 amSJC - ORD
2 stops14h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$247
Wed 6/59:19 amORD - SJC
1 stop16h 40mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/610:19 amSJC - ORD
1 stop17h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$248
Thu 6/66:30 pmORD - SJC
2 stops19h 47mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/127:00 amSJC - ORD
2 stops14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$249
Fri 6/78:00 pmORD - SJC
1 stop15h 29mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/127:00 amSJC - ORD
3 stops21h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$250
Thu 6/66:30 pmORD - SJC
2 stops19h 47mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/127:00 amSJC - ORD
3 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$253

One-way flights to San Jose from Chicago

Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to San Jose. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 29, 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from Chicago to San Jose, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Those needing a return flight from Chicago to San Jose can use the search form above.
Sat 8/3111:32 amMDW - SJC
1 stop8h 34mFrontier
Deal found 5/28$90
Sun 8/1811:32 amMDW - SJC
1 stop8h 34mFrontier
Deal found 5/28$108
Thu 8/158:26 pmORD - SJC
1 stop19h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/27$115
Thu 8/1511:32 amMDW - SJC
1 stop8h 34mFrontier
Deal found 5/27$116
Mon 6/1012:32 pmORD - SJC
1 stop21h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$118
Tue 7/97:33 amORD - SJC
2 stops14h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$119
Tue 7/306:00 amMDW - SJC
1 stop13h 45mFrontier
Deal found 5/28$120
Wed 7/101:28 pmORD - SJC
2 stops22h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/28$120
Thu 7/2510:55 pmMDW - SJC
1 stop20h 46mFrontier
Deal found 5/28$121

Find flights from Chicago to San Jose within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to San Jose that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 29, 2024.

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$174 - $319

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Price

Chicago O'Hare IntlSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/2

1 stop12h 00m

San Jose

Tue 7/23

1 stop7h 23m

$174

Chicago O'Hare IntlSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/11

1 stop12h 23m

San Jose

Wed 6/12

1 stop12h 34m

$177

Chicago O'Hare IntlSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/19

1 stop11h 23m

San Jose

Tue 9/24

1 stop28h 27m

$178

Chicago MidwaySan Jose

MDW - SJC

MDWSJC

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/13

1 stop20h 51m

San Jose

Tue 8/20

1 stop6h 13m

$179

Chicago MidwaySan Jose

MDW - SJC

MDWSJC

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/19

1 stop12h 57m

San Jose

Sat 8/24

1 stop6h 13m

$180

Chicago O'Hare IntlSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/31

1 stop7h 27m

San Jose

Thu 8/1

1 stop9h 44m

$211

Chicago O'Hare IntlSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/30

1 stop9h 12m

San Jose

Tue 11/5

1 stop8h 43m

$300

Chicago O'Hare IntlSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/29

1 stop7h 48m

San Jose

Tue 11/5

1 stop9h 43m

$301

Chicago O'Hare IntlSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/19

Nonstop4h 43m

San Jose

Tue 9/24

1 stop8h 22m

$319

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Deals found on 5/28

When is the best time to book a flight from Chicago to San Jose?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to San Jose. Price data was last updated on May 24, 2024.
The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to San Jose may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 17 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to San Jose?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to San Jose. Price data was last updated on May 26, 2024.
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Noon
Afternoon
Evening
All times are departure.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to San Jose flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to San Jose

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Jose from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Temperature and rainfall in San Jose by month

Plan your trip to San Jose by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SJC

Temperature

50 - 69.8 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Jose. Reviews last updated May 29, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Spirit Airlines and American Airlines from Chicago to San Jose have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,194 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,194 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,194 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,476 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,194 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

JetBlue
7.6
Good
4,370 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,194 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

WestJet
7.5
Good
2,871 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,194 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,799 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,194 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Jose from Chicago?

    Located just 2.9 mi from the city center, San Jose is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Jose from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to San Jose (SJC) should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 6 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Chicago to San Jose for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to San Jose for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $174, but on average you can expect to pay $192.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to San Jose for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Chicago to San Jose under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from Chicago to San Jose is less than $386.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to San Jose for under $300?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Chicago to San Jose within the next 7 days for less than $300.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from Chicago to San Jose?

    Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Thursday.

  • How many flights depart from Chicago to San Jose on average per day?

    1 flight departure from Chicago to San Jose per day on average.
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 100% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to San Jose?

    Departing from Chicago to San Jose will take you 11h 23m. The distance between Chicago and San Jose is about 1835 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to San Jose round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($174), and Frontier ($178) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to San Jose. Spirit Airlines is priced at 57% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to San Jose one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago to San Jose are Frontier ($90), Spirit Airlines ($115), and Delta ($151).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to San Jose?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to San Jose? While on average our users pay $360, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $154. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Jose), is priced around $177.

  • What does ORD to SJC mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a ORD to SJC flight. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to San Jose that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Chicago to San Jose flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Chicago to San Jose with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Chicago to San Jose flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to San Jose that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to San Jose flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to San Jose?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to San Jose.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to San Jose?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to San Jose by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to San Jose that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Chicago to San Jose offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Chicago to San Jose?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Chicago to San Jose flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Chicago to San Jose flight deals updated?

    The Chicago to San Jose flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/28.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to San Jose?

    The most popular airlines flying from Chicago to San Jose are American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

  • When is the best time to book a flight from Chicago to San Jose?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to San Jose (average of $286). Flying from Chicago to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $388). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Chicago to San Jose

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to San Jose. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,696,634 searches. Data last updated May 29, 2024.
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$110Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$157Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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DeltaCheapest$236Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$244Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$310Average$557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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