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$119+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to San Jose, CA (SJC)

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 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SJC
Sep 2 — Sep 91
Wed 9/2
Wed 9/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Jose are usually found in July or September, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 3, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/71:21 pm
ORD
-
SJC
1 stop26h 08m
Frontier
Mon 10/129:03 pm
SJC
-
ORD
2 stops34h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30$267
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/39:20 pm
ORD
-
SJC
1 stop23h 59m
Frontier
Sun 9/68:14 pm
SJC
-
ORD
1 stop7h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 8/2$268
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/35:55 am
ORD
-
SJC
1 stop9h 13m
United Airlines
Mon 9/76:20 am
SJC
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/30$270
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Wed 9/29:20 pm
ORD
-
SJC
1 stop23h 59m
Frontier
Thu 9/171:38 pm
SJC
-
ORD
1 stop14h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$272
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/157:20 am
ORD
-
SJC
1 stop8h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/2010:47 pm
SJC
-
ORD
1 stop28h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$273
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/59:20 pm
ORD
-
SJC
1 stop23h 59m
Frontier
Fri 9/119:03 pm
SJC
-
ORD
2 stops12h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 8/2$274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/58:59 am
ORD
-
SJC
Nonstop4h 46m
United Airlines
Tue 9/86:30 am
SJC
-
ORD
Nonstop4h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/30$277
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/138:55 pm
ORD
-
SJC
1 stop17h 48m
Frontier
Sun 9/2010:47 pm
SJC
-
ORD
1 stop28h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30$278
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/12:18 pm
ORD
-
SJC
1 stop6h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/41:38 pm
SJC
-
ORD
1 stop14h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 12/912:58 pm
ORD
-
SJC
1 stop7h 39m
Delta
Thu 12/3110:20 pm
SJC
-
ORD
1 stop8h 14m
Delta
Deal found 7/29$288

Find flight deals from O'Hare Intl to San Jose

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to San Jose (SJC). 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 August 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$267
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$119
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$407

Good round-trip deal

$282 or less

Good one-way deal

$168 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl to San Jose 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 August 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose that are best for you.

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ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/20

2:21 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop10h 31m

San Jose

Mon 10/26

9:15 am-1:25 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$323

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/16

8:00 am-10:56 pm

2 stops16h 56m

San Jose

Wed 9/23

8:29 am-7:21 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$373

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/21

3:56 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop7h 01m

San Jose

Tue 8/25

6:20 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$391

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

3:25 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop8h 16m

San Jose

Fri 9/11

2:41 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$401

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/4

9:00 am-11:46 am

Nonstop4h 46m

San Jose

Sat 9/5

2:10 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$415
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/20

7:55 pm-10:42 pm

Nonstop4h 47m

San Jose

Mon 10/26

2:14 pm-8:32 pm

Nonstop4h 18m

$417

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/4

12:45 pm-5:31 pm

1 stop6h 46m

San Jose

Tue 9/8

6:30 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$450

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/17

9:00 am-11:46 am

Nonstop4h 46m

San Jose

Sun 9/20

6:30 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$451

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

2:42 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop8h 29m

San Jose

Mon 9/7

6:37 pm-7:30 am

2 stops10h 53m

$452

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/17

7:00 am-4:38 pm

2 stops11h 38m

San Jose

Wed 10/21

6:33 am-6:53 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$463

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from O'Hare Intl to San Jose in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 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.

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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 $590). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to San Jose. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 3, 2026.

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 $300 and $507 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $267 on Frontier (Oct 7-Oct 12).

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

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

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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.

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. 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 San Jose. Reviews last updated August 3, 2026.
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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,224 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,224 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,224 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,758 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,224 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,224 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,058 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,224 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,843 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,224 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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

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  • 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 is 1 daily inbound flight 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 7h 01m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $391. 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 69% 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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $80. Users have also found prices from $134 and $148 on Delta 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 $333, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $118. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Jose), is priced around $237.

  • 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?

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

  • 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 $590). 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl to San Jose. 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 August 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$136Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$232Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$291Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$348Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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