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$176+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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 5/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — ORD
Apr 28 — May 51
Tue 4/28
Tue 5/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in January or February, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from San José to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 29, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2412:38 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop10h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/297:15 pm
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop17h 18m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/26$317
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/71:00 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop9h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 5/115:05 am
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop7h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/25$318
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/144:18 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop18h 51m
Volaris
Tue 5/191:49 pm
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop11h 10m
Volaris
Deal found 3/25$319
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/81:00 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop9h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/173:05 pm
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop21h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$323
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2412:38 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop10h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 5/27:15 pm
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop17h 18m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/26$324
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/1312:19 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop27h 56m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/205:05 am
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop7h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/25$325
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/612:19 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop27h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/127:17 am
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop28h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$327
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/274:15 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop18h 54m
Volaris
Sat 10/32:53 am
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop22h 06m
Volaris
Deal found 3/28$329
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/812:38 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop10h 49m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 5/156:16 pm
ORD
-
SJO
2 stops42h 17m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$332
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/74:18 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop18h 51m
Volaris
Sat 5/92:35 am
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop22h 24m
Volaris
Deal found 3/25$333
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/309:35 am
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop12h 38m
Frontier
Sat 6/135:30 pm
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop15h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$334
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1612:38 pm
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop10h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/205:05 am
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop7h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$336

Find flight deals from San José to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). 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 March 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$317
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$176
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$540

Good round-trip deal

$363 or less

Good one-way deal

$281 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to O'Hare Intl 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San José to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/16

1:00 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/25

5:30 am-10:39 pm

1 stop18h 09m

$470

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 5/21

5:50 am-1:15 am

1 stop18h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/26

3:21 pm-9:06 am

1 stop18h 45m

$473

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/27

10:05 am-1:15 am

1 stop14h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/31

3:21 pm-8:21 am

1 stop18h 00m

$473

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/2

10:05 am-1:15 am

1 stop14h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

3:21 pm-7:09 am

1 stop16h 48m

$473

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/16

2:21 pm-1:15 am

1 stop9h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/30

3:21 pm-8:21 am

1 stop18h 00m

$473

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 5/27

5:50 am-1:15 am

1 stop18h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/1

3:21 pm-8:21 am

1 stop18h 00m

$473

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 5/5

5:50 am-1:15 am

1 stop18h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

3:21 pm-7:09 am

1 stop16h 48m

$473

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/2

2:31 pm-8:37 am

1 stop17h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

5:19 pm-11:52 am

2 stops19h 33m

$476

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 5/16

7:55 am-12:45 am

1 stop15h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/26

9:21 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop26h 18m

$476

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/25

6:00 am-11:28 pm

1 stop16h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/2

7:36 am-11:55 am

Nonstop5h 19m

$476

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San José to O'Hare Intl in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San José to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from San José to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 58 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $188). Flying from San José to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $338). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 29, 2026.

When flying from San José to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San José to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. 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 O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated March 29, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from San José to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,509 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,523 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Avianca
6.5
Okay
2,505 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,551 reviews
Copa Airlines
7.5
Good
1,577 reviews

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerine,Mar 2026

LAX - PTY

Really i was expecting be more friendly with family’s, more when you travel with a infant. We expected like a priority to boarding or be friendly with the spots on the aeroplane.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to O'Hare Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San José to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San José to Chicago O'Hare Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl from Juan Santamaria Intl; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights from the San José airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl. It is only a 8.8 mi journey to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) from San José’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San José to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Copa Airlines fly from San José to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in about 5h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 50m. San José and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 2220 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 San José to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San José to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $179 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Copa Airlines and Avianca, starting at $189 and $261 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 60% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $179. American Airlines flights start at $183 while deals on Copa Airlines start at $198 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from San José to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is $180. On average you can expect to pay $469. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $316.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to O'Hare Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to O'Hare Intl?

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $188). Flying from San José to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $338). 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 5 airlines flying from San José to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San José to O'Hare Intl. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$179Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$189Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
AviancaCheapest$261Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
American AirlinesCheapest$337Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$400Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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