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$160+ 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 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — ORD
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Jose to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in September or May, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from San Jose to O'Hare Intl
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 July 27, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 10/11:38 pm
SJC
-
ORD
1 stop14h 00m
Frontier
Sun 10/48:55 pm
ORD
-
SJC
2 stops24h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 7/25$318
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/210:12 am
SJC
-
ORD
1 stop7h 09m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/87:20 am
ORD
-
SJC
1 stop28h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/26$320
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1812:51 pm
SJC
-
ORD
1 stop7h 55m
United Airlines
Tue 8/258:03 pm
ORD
-
SJC
Nonstop4h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$321
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/28:29 am
SJC
-
ORD
1 stop8h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/98:00 am
ORD
-
SJC
2 stops12h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/24$322
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Fri 8/72:12 pm
SJC
-
ORD
1 stop13h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/136:20 am
ORD
-
SJC
1 stop7h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$323
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sat 8/82:12 pm
SJC
-
ORD
1 stop13h 25m
Frontier
Sun 8/238:11 pm
ORD
-
SJC
1 stop19h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 7/24$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2012:51 pm
SJC
-
ORD
1 stop9h 08m
United Airlines
Thu 8/278:03 pm
ORD
-
SJC
Nonstop4h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$325
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/108:23 pm
SJC
-
ORD
1 stop7h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/226:01 am
ORD
-
SJC
1 stop6h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$326
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/262:10 pm
SJC
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 25m
United Airlines
Sun 8/308:03 pm
ORD
-
SJC
Nonstop4h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$327
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/17:29 am
SJC
-
ORD
1 stop9h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 10/67:00 am
ORD
-
SJC
1 stop10h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/24$329
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/282:17 pm
SJC
-
ORD
2 stops21h 19m
Frontier
Wed 9/29:20 pm
ORD
-
SJC
1 stop23h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 7/26$330

Find 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 July 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$318
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$160
(Frontier)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$479

Good round-trip deal

$377 or less

Good one-way deal

$253 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 July 27, 2026.
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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Wed 9/16

8:29 am-11:59 pm

2 stops13h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/21

8:17 pm-9:23 am

1 stop15h 06m

$320

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Sat 8/22

8:45 am-7:30 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/25

8:03 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop4h 47m

$347

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Mon 10/5

9:15 am-11:59 pm

2 stops12h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/8

7:49 pm-9:54 am

1 stop16h 05m

$350

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Fri 8/21

2:10 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/1

8:03 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop4h 47m

$415

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Fri 8/21

12:51 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/28

8:03 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop4h 47m

$427

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Wed 8/26

2:10 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/28

8:03 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop4h 47m

$427
Quickest round-trip

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Fri 10/2

6:30 am-12:52 pm

Nonstop4h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/6

7:55 pm-10:42 pm

Nonstop4h 47m

$455

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Thu 9/24

6:30 am-12:52 pm

Nonstop4h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/1

6:00 am-1:11 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$462

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Thu 10/1

2:08 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop4h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/3

7:55 pm-10:42 pm

Nonstop4h 47m

$467
Cheapest one-way

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Thu 8/20

7:29 am-7:21 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$165

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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 Jose to O'Hare Intl in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust 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.

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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?

Booking 55 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $377). Flying from San Jose, California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $577). 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 July 27, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Jose, California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport as you normally would.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Jose, California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights typically cost between $330 and $535 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $316 on Frontier (Sep 10-Sep 17).

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

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Jose to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport trip
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on SJC

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 July 27, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,719 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers
Delta
7.8
Good
8,484 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,042 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,756 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Related info for your journey

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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 6 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 8h 45m. 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 $157. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $200, and Alaska Airlines, from $235. Users have found that Frontier is 65% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $88. Users have also found prices from $111 and $136 on Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $757 for a flight from San Jose, California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $179 while the most popular route, (San Jose - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $237.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $377). Flying from San Jose, California to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $577). 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 San Jose to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$157Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$200Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$235Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$270Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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