For a quick departure, use the 'L' train from downtown Chicago to avoid traffic delays when heading to ORD.

Most accurate provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $239 (CheapOair) |
One-way from | $73 (Trip.com) |
Popular in | November |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $455 |
Good round-trip deal | $477 or less |
Good one-way deal | $293 or less |
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
ChicagoSan Jose
ORD - SJC
ORDSJC
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 2/25
7:00 am-5:09 pm
1 stop12h 09m
San Jose
Thu 2/26
8:00 am-12:01 pm
1 stop26h 01m
ChicagoSan Jose
ORD - SJC
ORDSJC
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 3/5
3:54 pm-5:09 pm
1 stop27h 15m
San Jose
Wed 3/11
10:16 am-11:56 pm
1 stop11h 40m
ChicagoSan Jose
ORD - SJC
ORDSJC
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 1/23
6:06 pm-8:04 pm
1 stop27h 58m
San Jose
Tue 2/3
9:05 am-5:10 pm
1 stop30h 05m
ChicagoSan Jose
ORD - SJC
ORDSJC
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 1/28
8:00 am-8:04 pm
1 stop14h 04m
San Jose
Mon 2/2
9:05 am-11:50 pm
1 stop12h 45m
ChicagoSan Jose
ORD - SJC
ORDSJC
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 3/6
7:00 am-1:42 pm
1 stop8h 42m
San Jose
Sun 3/15
8:00 am-11:56 pm
1 stop13h 56m
ChicagoSan Jose
ORD - SJC
ORDSJC
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 3/13
7:00 am-8:00 pm
1 stop15h 00m
San Jose
Mon 3/23
7:05 pm-6:39 am
1 stop9h 34m
ChicagoSan Jose
ORD - SJC
ORDSJC
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 1/15
8:00 am-9:48 am
1 stop27h 48m
San Jose
Thu 1/22
3:36 pm-5:10 pm
1 stop23h 34m
ChicagoSan Jose
ORD - SJC
ORDSJC
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 3/6
3:54 pm-10:59 pm
1 stop9h 05m
San Jose
Thu 3/12
12:45 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop9h 14m
ChicagoSan Jose
ORD - SJC
ORDSJC
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 3/12
7:25 am-2:56 pm
1 stop9h 31m
San Jose
Sun 3/22
7:15 am-11:52 pm
1 stop14h 37m
ChicagoSan Jose
ORD - SJC
ORDSJC
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 1/14
2:20 pm-10:07 pm
1 stop9h 47m
San Jose
Sun 1/18
11:40 am-11:53 pm
1 stop10h 13m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California (average of $80). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $207). 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.
When flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 58% versus a flight in the morning.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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OAK - SAN
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OAK - SAN
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$80 | Average$222 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$133 | Average$201 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$189 | Average$384 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$262 | Average$361 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$338 | Average$496 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$348 | Average$532 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$352 | Average$620 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |