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 | $268 (KAYAK) |
One-way from | $61 (Alaska Airlines) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $442 |
Good round-trip deal | $417 or less |
Good one-way deal | $268 or less |
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
ChicagoSan Jose
ORD - SJC
ORDSJC
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 2/6
3:35 pm-9:48 am
1 stop20h 13m
San Jose
Tue 2/10
7:52 pm-11:37 pm
1 stop25h 45m
ChicagoSan Jose
ORD - SJC
ORDSJC
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 1/17
9:00 am-10:35 pm
1 stop15h 35m
San Jose
Mon 1/19
7:00 am-2:29 pm
1 stop29h 29m
ChicagoSan Jose
ORD - SJC
ORDSJC
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 3/2
7:40 am-10:05 pm
1 stop16h 25m
San Jose
Mon 3/9
11:39 am-11:53 pm
1 stop10h 14m
ChicagoSan Jose
ORD - SJC
ORDSJC
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 2/8
7:30 am-10:57 am
1 stop29h 27m
San Jose
Tue 2/10
11:45 am-11:53 pm
1 stop10h 08m
ChicagoSan Jose
ORD - SJC
ORDSJC
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 1/8
8:00 am-9:48 am
1 stop27h 48m
San Jose
Sun 1/11
9:05 am-5:10 pm
1 stop30h 05m
ChicagoSan Jose
ORD - SJC
ORDSJC
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 1/15
7:30 am-5:40 pm
1 stop12h 10m
San Jose
Sun 1/18
6:25 pm-11:53 pm
1 stop27h 28m
ChicagoSan Jose
ORD - SJC
ORDSJC
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 3/2
2:20 pm-10:55 am
1 stop22h 35m
San Jose
Thu 3/5
7:15 am-11:52 pm
1 stop14h 37m
ChicagoSan Jose
ORD - SJC
ORDSJC
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 2/27
7:40 am-1:37 pm
1 stop7h 57m
San Jose
Mon 3/9
9:16 am-11:53 pm
2 stops12h 37m
ChicagoSan Jose
ORD - SJC
ORDSJC
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 3/2
2:20 pm-10:05 pm
1 stop9h 45m
San Jose
Tue 3/3
9:15 am-11:52 pm
2 stops12h 37m
ChicagoSan Jose
ORD - SJC
ORDSJC
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 2/27
7:40 am-1:37 pm
1 stop7h 57m
San Jose
Fri 3/6
6:45 am-11:52 pm
2 stops15h 07m
| 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 $205). 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 52% 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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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$80 | Average$244 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$142 | Average$215 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$262 | Average$361 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$265 | Average$391 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$339 | Average$501 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$348 | Average$506 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$352 | Average$620 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |