San Jose

$86+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SJC
Apr 6 — Apr 131
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to San Jose are usually found in January or October, booked 2 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 7, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/147:30 am
MDW
-
SJC
2 stops8h 15m
Southwest
Tue 4/211:45 pm
SJC
-
MDW
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/4$327
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/146:15 am
ORD
-
SJC
2 stops10h 00m
Southwest
Tue 4/212:20 pm
SJC
-
ORD
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/4$327
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 3/252:05 pm
MDW
-
SJC
1 stop8h 19m
Delta
Mon 3/306:25 pm
SJC
-
MDW
2 stops12h 28m
Delta
Deal found 3/4$328
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Wed 3/254:10 pm
ORD
-
SJC
1 stop8h 00m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/316:15 am
SJC
-
ORD
1 stop15h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/4$328
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/65:40 am
MDW
-
SJC
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Thu 4/99:05 pm
SJC
-
MDW
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5$329
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/63:05 pm
ORD
-
SJC
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Sat 4/1112:35 pm
SJC
-
ORD
1 stop7h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/4$329
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Fri 3/133:07 pm
ORD
-
SJC
1 stop9h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/188:39 pm
SJC
-
ORD
1 stop15h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/3$330
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Thu 6/116:22 am
ORD
-
SJC
1 stop7h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 6/247:11 am
SJC
-
ORD
1 stop9h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/4$331
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/87:59 pm
ORD
-
SJC
1 stop15h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/112:45 pm
SJC
-
ORD
1 stop12h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$332
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 4/2910:41 am
MDW
-
SJC
2 stops13h 20m
Delta
Mon 5/44:50 pm
SJC
-
MDW
2 stops15h 06m
Delta
Deal found 3/4$333
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/297:45 am
ORD
-
SJC
2 stops8h 00m
Southwest
Mon 5/41:30 pm
SJC
-
ORD
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/4$333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 3/252:05 pm
MDW
-
SJC
1 stop8h 19m
Delta
Tue 3/318:35 pm
SJC
-
MDW
2 stops10h 15m
Delta
Deal found 3/4$334

Find flight deals from Chicago to San Jose

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) 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 March 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$327
(Southwest)

One-way from

$86
(CheapOair)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$430

Good round-trip deal

$349 or less

Good one-way deal

$174 or less
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From Chicago (CHI) to San Jose
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to San Jose
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($13 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to San Jose.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to San Jose.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 March 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to San Jose that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/18

8:50 am-4:59 pm

2 stops10h 09m

San Jose

Sat 4/25

11:35 am-11:58 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$331
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoSan Jose

MDW - SJC

MDWSJC

Chicago Midway

Fri 4/10

8:25 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

San Jose

Tue 4/14

10:55 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop4h 05m

$342

ChicagoSan Jose

MDW - SJC

MDWSJC

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/4

4:05 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop6h 35m

San Jose

Sat 4/18

9:45 pm-8:45 am

1 stop9h 00m

$350

ChicagoSan Jose

MDW - SJC

MDWSJC

Chicago Midway

Fri 5/8

6:00 am-11:45 am

2 stops7h 45m

San Jose

Mon 5/11

9:35 pm-5:25 am

1 stop5h 50m

$352

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/3

7:46 pm-10:41 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

San Jose

Sat 4/11

3:45 pm-12:29 am

1 stop6h 44m

$357

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

3:35 pm-6:31 pm

Nonstop4h 56m

San Jose

Sun 8/9

6:30 am-12:54 pm

Nonstop4h 24m

$360

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/14

7:46 pm-10:41 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

San Jose

Sun 4/19

8:45 am-6:59 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$362

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/10

7:46 pm-10:41 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

San Jose

Tue 4/14

3:45 pm-12:30 am

1 stop6h 45m

$362

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/27

7:45 am-1:45 pm

2 stops8h 00m

San Jose

Sun 5/31

12:55 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$377

ChicagoSan Jose

MDW - SJC

MDWSJC

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/15

2:12 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop8h 25m

San Jose

Sun 4/19

11:00 pm-9:56 am

1 stop8h 56m

$382

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to San Jose in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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-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-San Jose, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-San Jose, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-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-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 Chicago to San Jose

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Jose from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to San Jose

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to San Jose, California?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to San Jose. Price data was last updated on February 27, 2026.

Booking 2 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago 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 to San Jose, California?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to San Jose, California (average of $80). Flying from Chicago to San Jose, California in February is currently the most expensive (average of $217). 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 CHI to SJC?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 March 7, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to San Jose, California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 35% on airfare.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to San Jose, California?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to San Jose, California chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

San Diego (SAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to San Jose, California on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to San Jose, California?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to San Jose, California, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Las Vegas (LAS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $299.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to San Jose, California?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to San Jose, California, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via San Diego (SAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 02m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to San Jose, California?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to San Jose, California, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via San Diego (SAN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 28m.

The best insider tips for Chicago to San Jose flights

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Expert on SJC

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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 March 7, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines from Chicago to San Jose by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to San Jose. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Jose from Chicago?

    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. Booking flights from Chicago to San Jose (SJC) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 7 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to San Jose, California?

    A quick flight from Chicago to San Jose, California can take about 4h 35m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $342. Chicago and San Jose, California are separated by a distance of 1832 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to San Jose, California round-trip?

    Frontier, at $80, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to San Jose, California.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and Delta. Frontier is 81% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to San Jose, California one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $80 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $88 and Alaska Airlines from $98 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to San Jose, California?

    Consider United Airlines (100%), American Airlines (83%) or Qatar Airways (50%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to San Jose, California.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to San Jose, California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to San Jose, California? While on average our users pay $459, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $138. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Jose), is priced around $186.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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 to San Jose, California?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to San Jose, California (average of $80). Flying from Chicago to San Jose, California in February is currently the most expensive (average of $217). 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 Chicago to San Jose

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 March 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$80Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$142Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$189Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$260Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$341Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$342Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$370Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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