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Cheap Flights from San Jose to Chicago & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
SJC
Destination airport IATA code
CHI
Number of flight options
3
Average flight time
6 hours 19 mins

Chicago ORD Flight Information

Traveling From
San Jose
Origin Airport IATA Code
SJC
Traveling To
Chicago
Destination Airport IATA Code
CHI
Number of Airlines Serving
23
Available Airlines
Distance
2965 km
Direct Flight Time
8 16
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between San Jose and Chicago?
If you’re ready to lock in your airfare from San Jose to Chicago, you’ve got a decision to make. San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to O’Hare Airport or OAK to Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.)? There are multiple carriers to take your pick of on the first route, including United Airlines. On the second, Southwest Airlines is one of the most highly rated.
How long is a direct flight from San Jose to Chicago?
Be sure to choose your favourite seat, because you’ll be in it for a minimum of 4 hours and 1 minute during this journey of 1,850 miles. But nonstop flights from San Jose to Chicago usually take an average of 4 hours and 17 minutes.
What are the best airports for San Jose to Chicago flights?
If you’re heading from San Jose to Chicago, the most frequently flown routes are:

  • San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.) to O’Hare Airport - 347 flights per week
  • OAK to Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) - 320 flights per week
  • SJC to Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) - 287 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from San Jose to Chicago?
The route between San Jose and Chicago is a busy one, so you have a reasonable number of flights to select from. If you’re unsure about how to start planning your getaway, here are the top six airlines to look into:

  • Southwest Airlines with 3,633 flights every month.
  • Delta with 733 flights every month.
  • Alaska Airlines with 529 flights every month.
  • United Airlines with 447 flights every month.
  • American Airlines with 377 flights every month.
  • Volaris with 264 flights every month.

How many flights are there from San Jose to Chicago?
You’ve got plenty of choice when it comes to travelling from San Jose to Chicago. With 50 flights running every day, the time to go is up to you.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from San Jose to Chicago, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between San Jose to Chicago is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from San Jose to Chicago  

Every day between San Jose and Chicago, 72 flights from 23 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with American Airlines, Qatar Airways, JAL, Air Canada, Aer Lingus, Austrian, Emirates, Asiana Airlines, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Qantas, Finnair, Royal Jordanian, SAS, Iberia, ANA, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Gulf Air, British Airways, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 8hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 2965 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from San Jose to Chicago — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from San Jose to Chicago to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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*Savings based on all holiday package bookings with Flight + Hotel on ebookers.com from January 2017 to December 2017, as compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages. For Free Flight or 100% Off Flight deals, package savings is greater than or equal to the current cost of one component, when both are priced separately.

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Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a £25.00 / 45.00 Euro service fee charged by ebookers, plus any airline fare and tax increase that may be applicable.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.