O'Hare Intl

$96+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (SJC) 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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — ORD
Nov 15 — Nov 221
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 16, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2712:35 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop10h 24mFrontier
Fri 10/316:00 amORD - SJC
1 stop7h 32mFrontier
Deal found 10/14$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 11/36:19 pmSJC - ORD
2 stops37h 48mFrontier
Fri 11/146:00 amORD - SJC
1 stop7h 32mFrontier
Deal found 10/15$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 11/108:05 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop15h 49mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 11/188:59 pmORD - SJC
1 stop14h 49mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 10/15$210
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3112:27 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop9h 49mFrontier
Mon 11/36:00 amORD - SJC
1 stop7h 32mFrontier
Deal found 10/14$215
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/33:09 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop6h 41mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/98:55 amORD - SJC
1 stop7h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/14$218
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1112:38 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop9h 21mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/198:59 pmORD - SJC
1 stop17h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/14$220
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/105:58 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop17h 56mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/189:20 amORD - SJC
1 stop7h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/15$221
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/53:00 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop6h 59mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/129:20 amORD - SJC
1 stop7h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/14$222
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/153:00 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop6h 59mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/38:59 pmORD - SJC
1 stop19h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/14$228
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/137:00 amSJC - ORD
1 stop10h 55mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/198:59 pmORD - SJC
1 stop17h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/14$231
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/512:38 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop9h 21mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/108:59 pmORD - SJC
1 stop14h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/14$233

Cheap flight deals from San Jose to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 October 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$198
(Frontier)

One-way from

$96
(Frontier)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$537

Good round-trip deal

$437 or less

Good one-way deal

$236 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($5 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

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San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Tue 3/3

3:00 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

9:00 am-6:48 pm

1 stop11h 48m

$222

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Wed 11/5

10:25 am-7:55 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/13

2:54 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop9h 43m

$241

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Thu 11/6

7:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/10

9:20 am-9:48 am

1 stop26h 28m

$243

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Tue 11/4

7:00 am-7:55 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/5

9:20 am-2:23 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$251

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Tue 3/3

5:00 pm-5:04 am

1 stop10h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

9:00 am-2:01 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$256

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Thu 2/12

11:35 am-11:44 pm

1 stop10h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

7:30 am-1:37 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$263

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Fri 11/14

11:40 am-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/16

7:47 am-3:55 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$263

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Wed 11/12

11:40 am-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/16

7:47 am-3:55 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$263

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Mon 11/10

2:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/18

7:20 am-3:55 pm

2 stops10h 35m

$268

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Wed 2/18

3:00 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$109

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Jose to O'Hare Intl in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 Jose, California-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 Jose, California-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-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 Jose, California-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 Jose, California-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Jose to O'Hare Intl

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on October 10, 2025.

Booking 6 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Jose, California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $110). Flying from San Jose, California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $194). 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 SJC to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 October 16, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Jose, California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 55% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Jose, California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on October 12, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose, California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

The best insider tips for San Jose to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

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Airports
SJC

SJC offers free Wi-Fi throughout the airport, perfect for catching up on work or entertainment before your flight.

Read more about SJCby Daniel Scheffler
ORD

For quick city access, take the “L” train from ORD to downtown Chicago, avoiding traffic delays.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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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 October 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from San Jose to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. 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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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

    If you book a flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl from San Jose, you will be flying from San Jose, which is the city’s only airport. San Jose (SJC) is located 2.9 mi from the center of San Jose. There are 0 flights from San Jose to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day from 7 different airlines.

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

    Departing from San Jose, California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport will take you 6h 10m. There are 1824 mi between San Jose, California and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose, California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Jose, California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip from $98. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Spirit Airlines, from $125, and Alaska Airlines, from $170. Users have found that Frontier is 79% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $698 for a flight from San Jose, California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $168 while the most popular route, (San Jose - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $199.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose 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 Jose to O'Hare Intl.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose, California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $110). Flying from San Jose, California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $194). 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 7 airlines flying from San Jose to O'Hare Intl

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FrontierCheapest$98Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$125Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$170Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$253Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$301Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$370Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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