Illinois

$97+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to Illinois

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SJC — ORD
may. 6 — may. 131
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Jose to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated mayo 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$191
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$97
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$434

Good round-trip deal

$393 or less

Good one-way deal

$195 or less
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From San Jose to Illinois
One-way flight from San Jose to Illinois
High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on mayo 1, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
dom. 5/1112:20 pmSJC - STL
1 stop18h 49mFrontier
mié. 5/148:15 pmSTL - SJC
1 stop16h 49mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$191
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/306:00 amSJC - ORD
3 stops27h 50mSpirit Airlines
mar. 6/39:02 pmORD - SJC
1 stop28h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$226
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
lun. 5/512:20 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop9h 21mFrontier
jue. 5/88:14 pmORD - SJC
1 stop24h 27mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$228
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
lun. 5/127:41 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop7h 29mMultiple Airlines
jue. 5/159:02 pmORD - SJC
1 stop15h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$234
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
dom. 6/112:13 pmSJC - MDW
1 stop6h 40mFrontier
lun. 6/96:25 amMDW - SJC
1 stop9h 15mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$238
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
mié. 6/2510:25 pmSJC - STL
1 stop9h 18mDelta
mar. 7/16:30 amSTL - SJC
1 stop8h 13mDelta
Deal found 4/30$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/179:45 amSJC - STL
2 stops9h 09mAmerican Airlines
mar. 6/245:37 amSTL - SJC
1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$262
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
mié. 5/287:00 amSJC - STL
1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines
mié. 6/45:27 pmSTL - SJC
1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
mar. 5/2010:25 pmSJC - MDW
1 stop9h 15mDelta
mié. 5/211:55 pmMDW - SJC
1 stop8h 36mDelta
Deal found 4/29$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
mié. 6/46:30 amSJC - ORD
1 stop5h 58mDelta
mié. 6/47:15 pmORD - SJC
1 stop6h 26mDelta
Deal found 4/30$299
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
mar. 6/177:03 amSJC - ORD
1 stop13h 27mAlaska Airlines
mar. 6/2410:00 amORD - SJC
1 stop11h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$304
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
vie. 5/306:00 amSJC - MDW
2 stops36h 53mMultiple Airlines
lun. 6/26:25 amMDW - SJC
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$313

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Illinois that are best for you.

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San Jose

Fly to

Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoseSt. Louis

SJC - STL

SJCSTL

San Jose

dom. 5/11

12:20 pm-9:09 am

1 stop18h 49m

Lambert-St Louis

mié. 5/14

8:15 pm-11:04 am

1 stop16h 49m

$191

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

vie. 5/30

6:00 am-11:50 am

3 stops27h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 6/3

9:02 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop28h 27m

$226

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

lun. 5/12

7:41 pm-5:10 am

1 stop7h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 5/15

9:02 pm-10:05 am

1 stop15h 03m

$234

San JoseChicago

SJC - MDW

SJCMDW

San Jose

dom. 6/1

12:13 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Chicago Midway

lun. 6/9

6:25 am-1:40 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$238

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

jue. 5/29

2:33 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop28h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 6/5

6:00 am-11:18 am

1 stop7h 18m

$241

San JoseSt. Louis

SJC - STL

SJCSTL

San Jose

mié. 6/25

12:50 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Lambert-St Louis

dom. 6/29

5:30 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$257

San JoseSt. Louis

SJC - STL

SJCSTL

San Jose

mar. 6/17

9:45 am-8:54 pm

2 stops9h 09m

Lambert-St Louis

mar. 6/24

5:37 am-12:23 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$262

San JoseSt. Louis

SJC - STL

SJCSTL

San Jose

mié. 5/28

6:08 pm-9:35 am

2 stops13h 27m

Lambert-St Louis

mié. 6/4

7:19 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$281

San JoseChicago

SJC - MDW

SJCMDW

San Jose

mar. 5/20

10:25 pm-9:40 am

1 stop9h 15m

Chicago Midway

mié. 5/21

1:55 pm-8:31 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$299

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

mié. 6/4

6:30 am-2:28 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 6/4

7:15 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$299

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Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Illinois

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to Illinois?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from San Jose to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 IL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated mayo 1, 2025.

When flying from San Jose to Illinois, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated mayo 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Jose to Illinois, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from San Jose to Illinois, you will be flying from San Jose. San Jose (SJC) is just 2.9 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose to Illinois one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Jose to Illinois are Frontier ($97), Spirit Airlines ($116), and Southwest ($124).

  • What are the most popular routes from San Jose to Illinois?

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Jose to Illinois?

    While on average a flight from San Jose to Illinois is generally $963, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $171. When looking at the most popular route, (San Jose - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $114 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from San Jose to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 Illinois

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Jose to Illinois. 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 mayo 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$98Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$134Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$212Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$234Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$367Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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