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$125+ 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 12/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — CHI
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/87:57 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop16h 12mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/148:59 pmORD - SJC
1 stop16h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/13$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/117:15 amSJC - ORD
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Thu 12/187:50 amORD - SJC
1 stop10h 04mDelta
Deal found 11/12$303
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/1112:35 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop9h 15mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/1610:00 amORD - SJC
2 stops14h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/11$306
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Sun 12/146:18 amSJC - ORD
1 stop8h 37mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/148:59 pmORD - SJC
1 stop16h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/12$307
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/109:04 amSJC - ORD
2 stops12h 55mDelta
Mon 12/157:50 amORD - SJC
1 stop10h 04mDelta
Deal found 11/12$308
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 12/136:40 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop17h 29mAlaska Airlines
Sun 1/48:58 pmORD - SJC
1 stop14h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/10$310
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/316:30 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop16h 46mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/79:00 amORD - SJC
1 stop11h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/11$312
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/127:45 pmSJC - MDW
2 stops11h 34mDelta
Wed 12/171:14 pmMDW - SJC
2 stops10h 58mDelta
Deal found 11/11$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/49:04 amSJC - ORD
2 stops12h 55mDelta
Mon 12/82:14 pmORD - SJC
2 stops10h 42mDelta
Deal found 11/11$314
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/23:49 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop30h 10mAlaska Airlines
Sat 12/65:51 pmORD - SJC
1 stop18h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/11$317
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/43:09 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop6h 41mAlaska Airlines
Thu 12/118:55 amORD - SJC
1 stop7h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/11$318
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. 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 12/1712:35 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop9h 15mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/246:08 pmORD - SJC
1 stop17h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/13$320

Cheap 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 November 13, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$302
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$125
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$411

Good round-trip deal

$382 or less

Good one-way deal

$193 or less
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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 November 13, 2025.
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

Thu 12/11

11:40 am-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/12

2:14 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop9h 58m

$303

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Mon 1/5

6:20 pm-9:40 am

2 stops13h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/7

2:20 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops10h 35m

$304

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Mon 2/2

7:15 am-9:42 pm

2 stops12h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/16

7:40 am-4:54 pm

2 stops11h 14m

$304

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Tue 12/16

9:04 am-11:59 pm

2 stops12h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/25

2:15 pm-7:56 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$308

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Mon 12/8

7:15 am-5:15 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/11

5:30 am-6:56 pm

2 stops15h 26m

$308

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Sat 12/6

2:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/12

6:00 am-3:54 pm

2 stops11h 54m

$308

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Mon 12/8

4:35 pm-8:40 am

2 stops14h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/12

7:50 am-3:54 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$308

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Mon 12/8

9:04 am-11:59 pm

2 stops12h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/14

7:50 am-3:54 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$308

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Mon 12/8

11:40 am-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/10

6:00 am-3:54 pm

2 stops11h 54m

$308

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Wed 12/3

9:04 am-11:59 pm

2 stops12h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

7:50 am-3:54 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$308

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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 Chicago in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice 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 Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on San Jose, California-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >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 Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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

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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 November 7, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Jose, California to Chicago is 26 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Chicago (average of $110). Flying from San Jose, California to Chicago 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 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 November 13, 2025.

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 50% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Jose, California to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Jose to Chicago. Price data was last updated on November 2, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Jose, California to Chicago 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.

The best insider tips for San Jose to Chicago flights

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Airports
SJC

SJC offers free Wi-Fi throughout the airport, making it easy to stay connected before your flight.

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ORD

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

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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 November 13, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,282 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,282 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,282 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,238 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,282 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,282 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,139 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,282 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,111 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,282 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

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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 is 1 daily outbound flight to Chicago from 7 different airlines.

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

    For as low as $303, Delta can have you in Chicago from San Jose, California in 10h 19m. The distance from San Jose, California to Chicago is about 1824 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Jose, California to Chicago round-trip?

    Frontier, at $98, 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 76% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    While some choose either San Jose - Chicago Midway or San Jose - Chicago Greater Rockford, San Jose - Chicago O'Hare Intl is the most popular route from San Jose, California to Chicago.

  • 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 $447, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $171. The most popular route (San Jose - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $138.

  • 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.

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    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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Chicago (average of $110). Flying from San Jose, California to Chicago 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 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 November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$98Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$125Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$170Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$200Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$287Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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