San Jose

$159+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to San Jose, CA (SJC)

ORD — SJC
Dec 3 — Dec 101
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Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to San Jose

Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to San Jose

Sun 11/227:26 am -
1 stop27h 24m
Fri 12/43:23 pm -
1 stop6h 36m
Deal found 11/1$346
Sun 11/2210:00 pm -
1 stop18h 15m
Fri 12/42:47 pm -
2 stops12h 12m
Deal found 11/1$347
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1 stop8h 24m
Mon 11/233:05 pm -
1 stop6h 44m
Deal found 11/1$348
Wed 11/258:08 pm -
Nonstop4h 51m
Tue 12/12:11 pm -
Nonstop4h 19m
Deal found 11/1$349
Fri 11/2010:00 pm -
1 stop18h 15m
Thu 11/263:10 pm -
1 stop13h 04m
Deal found 11/1$350
Thu 11/267:26 am -
1 stop27h 24m
Tue 12/19:54 am -
1 stop7h 06m
Deal found 11/1$351
Wed 11/186:30 am -
2 stops33h 16m
Thu 11/263:10 pm -
1 stop13h 04m
Deal found 10/30$352
Sun 12/207:58 pm -
1 stop23h 37m
Sat 12/268:20 pm -
1 stop25h 39m
Deal found 11/1$353
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2 stops11h 00m
Mon 11/234:15 pm -
1 stop10h 55m
Deal found 10/30$354
Fri 12/116:21 am -
1 stop10h 42m
Sun 12/133:48 pm -
1 stop11h 13m
Deal found 10/31$355
Fri 11/279:30 am -
1 stop9h 50m
Tue 12/111:38 am -
1 stop10h 21m
Deal found 11/1$356
Fri 12/46:21 am -
1 stop8h 19m
Sun 12/63:48 pm -
1 stop11h 13m
Deal found 10/31$358

Find flight deals from O'Hare Intl to San Jose

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$346
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$611

Good round-trip deal

$457 or less

Good one-way deal

$385 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago O'Hare Intl-San Jose flight deals.
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From Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Jose
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Jose
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($65 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Jose.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Jose.

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ChicagoSan Jose

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SJC San Jose

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/25

9:07 am-12:09 pm

Nonstop5h 02m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$175

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SJC San Jose

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/19

2:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop25h 35m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$197

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SJC San Jose

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/23

7:45 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$209

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SJC San Jose

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/10

9:07 am-12:09 pm

Nonstop5h 02m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$214

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SJC San Jose

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/20

7:26 am-1:50 pm

1 stop8h 24m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$244

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SJC San Jose

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/15

7:00 am-1:16 pm

1 stop8h 16m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$244

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SJC San Jose

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/19

9:02 am-12:02 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$314

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SJC San Jose

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/12

9:02 am-12:02 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$314

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SJC San Jose

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/1

9:07 am-11:59 am

Nonstop4h 52m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$319

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - SJC San Jose

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/15

6:23 am-2:16 pm

2 stops9h 53m

San Jose

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$329

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-San Jose, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-San Jose, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-San Jose, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-San Jose, California 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-San Jose, California 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 O'Hare Intl to San Jose

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California?

Booking 71 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California (average of $371). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $611). 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 ORD to SJC?

When flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California flights typically cost between $457 and $726 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $346 on Alaska Airlines (Nov 22-Dec 4).

The best insider tips for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose trip
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 San Jose

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, such as Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sarah,Aug 2024

MDW - AUS

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Jose from Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Located just 2.9 mi from the city center, San Jose is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Jose from Chicago O'Hare Intl. Booking flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Jose (SJC) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl from 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California?

    A quick flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California can take about 9h 11m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $374. There are 1824 mi between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and San Jose, California. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California round-trip from $136. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from $232, and American Airlines, from $272. You may be able to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California for 70% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $128. Users have also found prices from $138 and $138 on Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California? While on average our users pay $1,050, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $228. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Jose), is priced around $231.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to San Jose that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to San Jose?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to San Jose?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl to San Jose 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California (average of $371). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $611). 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 5 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to San Jose

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$136Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$232Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$301Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$342Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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