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$75+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA (SJC) to Chicago (CHI)

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 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — CHI
Mar 24 — Mar 311
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Jose to Chicago are usually found in February or September, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 5/122:44 pm
SJC
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ORD
1 stop7h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 5/152:10 pm
ORD
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SJC
1 stop10h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/21$256
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 5/1112:44 pm
SJC
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ORD
1 stop8h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 5/212:10 pm
ORD
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SJC
1 stop10h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/21$257
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Wed 4/2210:21 am
SJC
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ORD
2 stops11h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/277:59 pm
ORD
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SJC
1 stop15h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/21$258
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Wed 3/412:45 pm
SJC
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ORD
1 stop9h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/89:08 pm
ORD
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SJC
1 stop22h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$261
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/127:00 am
SJC
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ORD
1 stop14h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 3/237:59 pm
ORD
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SJC
1 stop19h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$263
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 3/237:42 pm
SJC
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ORD
1 stop8h 26m
Frontier
Mon 3/3012:35 pm
ORD
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SJC
1 stop7h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 2/21$264
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 5/712:44 pm
SJC
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ORD
1 stop8h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 5/149:00 am
ORD
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SJC
1 stop7h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/21$267
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 5/76:57 pm
SJC
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ORD
1 stop8h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/109:18 pm
ORD
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SJC
2 stops24h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$268
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 3/237:42 pm
SJC
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ORD
1 stop8h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/17:45 pm
ORD
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SJC
2 stops25h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$269
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/308:20 pm
SJC
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ORD
1 stop7h 48m
Frontier
Sat 4/48:00 am
ORD
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SJC
1 stop12h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 2/19$270
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Sun 3/87:00 am
SJC
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ORD
1 stop14h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 3/127:40 am
ORD
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SJC
1 stop8h 36m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/18$271
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 6/412:59 pm
SJC
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ORD
1 stop8h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 6/133:41 pm
ORD
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SJC
1 stop9h 53m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/18$272

Find flight deals from San Jose to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) to Chicago (CHI). 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 February 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$256
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$74
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$393

Good round-trip deal

$348 or less

Good one-way deal

$209 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Jose-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From San Jose to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from San Jose to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($27 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Jose to Chicago (CHI).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Jose to Chicago (CHI).

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose to Chicago 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 February 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Chicago that are best for you.

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San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Fri 5/29

7:06 am-6:50 pm

1 stop9h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/28

3:09 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$293

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Wed 8/12

1:19 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/17

3:41 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$293

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Fri 5/29

7:06 am-6:50 pm

1 stop9h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/27

6:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$293

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Thu 5/14

2:00 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/19

9:00 am-2:13 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$298

San JoseChicago

SJC - MDW

SJCMDW

San Jose

Wed 5/13

10:55 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop4h 05m

Chicago Midway

Fri 5/15

7:40 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$300

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Wed 4/29

3:45 pm-12:30 am

1 stop6h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/30

7:45 pm-10:41 pm

Nonstop4h 56m

$300

San JoseChicago

SJC - MDW

SJCMDW

San Jose

Wed 4/29

6:05 am-3:55 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/30

8:25 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

$300

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Wed 5/13

12:56 pm-1:27 am

1 stop10h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/15

7:55 pm-10:51 pm

Nonstop4h 56m

$300

San JoseChicago

SJC - MDW

SJCMDW

San Jose

Wed 3/25

8:35 pm-8:53 am

2 stops10h 18m

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/1

12:47 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop10h 46m

$302

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Tue 3/24

7:00 am-6:05 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/1

7:10 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$302

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Compare providers for flights from San Jose to Chicago

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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 Chicago in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 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 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 flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-Chicago 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 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 Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from San Jose with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose, California to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to Chicago. Price data was last updated on February 20, 2026.

The best time to book flights from San Jose, California to Chicago is 43 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Chicago?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Chicago (average of $123). Flying from San Jose, California to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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 CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 22, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Jose, California to Chicago in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

The best insider tips for San Jose to Chicago flights

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Our travel experts
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.

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated February 22, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from San Jose to Chicago to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 2.9 mi from the city center, San Jose is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chicago from San Jose. Booking flights from San Jose (SJC) to Chicago should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Chicago from 7 different airlines.

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

    For as low as $300, Alaska Airlines can have you in Chicago from San Jose, California in 4h 05m. The distance from San Jose, California to Chicago is about 1832 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 Jose, California to Chicago round-trip?

    Frontier, at $62, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Jose, California to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Users have found that Frontier is 86% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $60 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $86 and $98, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Jose, California to Chicago?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Jose, California to Chicago?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago from San Jose, California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: American Airlines (100%), Qatar Airways (100%), United Airlines( 99%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Jose, California to Chicago? While on average our users pay $869, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $148. The most popular route (San Jose - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $172.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose to Chicago 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?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Chicago (average of $123). Flying from San Jose, California to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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 Chicago

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Jose to Chicago. 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 February 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$62Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$125Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$170Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$200Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$208Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$297Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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