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$119+ Cheap flights from Midway (MDW) 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 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MDW — SJC
Aug 16 — Aug 231
Sun 8/16
Sun 8/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Midway to San Jose

Cheapest flights from Midway to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Midway to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 17, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 8/186:00 pm
MDW
-
SJC
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Tue 8/256:45 am
SJC
-
MDW
2 stops7h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/15$262
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 10/201:05 pm
MDW
-
SJC
2 stops7h 55m
Southwest
Mon 10/268:25 am
SJC
-
MDW
2 stops7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 7/13$267
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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.
Thu 8/138:50 pm
MDW
-
SJC
Nonstop4h 30m
Southwest
Wed 8/1911:00 pm
SJC
-
MDW
Nonstop4h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/13$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 8/59:25 am
MDW
-
SJC
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Tue 8/1111:00 pm
SJC
-
MDW
Nonstop4h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/14$287
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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.
Thu 9/36:15 am
MDW
-
SJC
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Sun 9/62:50 pm
SJC
-
MDW
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/16$292
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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.
Sat 8/292:15 pm
MDW
-
SJC
2 stops9h 05m
Southwest
Sat 9/510:45 am
SJC
-
MDW
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/15$302
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 8/122:05 pm
MDW
-
SJC
2 stops8h 15m
Southwest
Wed 8/198:00 am
SJC
-
MDW
2 stops7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 7/13$303
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 8/268:35 am
MDW
-
SJC
2 stops7h 55m
Southwest
Mon 8/317:55 am
SJC
-
MDW
2 stops7h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/13$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/12. 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.
Thu 8/2710:15 am
MDW
-
SJC
Nonstop4h 30m
Southwest
Thu 9/33:15 pm
SJC
-
MDW
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/12$308

Find flight deals from Midway to San Jose

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Midway (MDW) 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 July 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$262
(Southwest)

One-way from

$119
(Southwest)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$440

Good round-trip deal

$385 or less

Good one-way deal

$299 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($6 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($54 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Midway 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 July 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago Midway Airport to San Jose that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoSan Jose

MDW - SJC

MDWSJC

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/20

1:05 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops7h 55m

San Jose

Mon 10/26

8:25 am-5:45 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$267

ChicagoSan Jose

MDW - SJC

MDWSJC

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/28

1:05 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops7h 55m

San Jose

Wed 11/4

9:45 am-7:55 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$267
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoSan Jose

MDW - SJC

MDWSJC

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/12

4:45 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop6h 40m

San Jose

Wed 8/19

11:00 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop4h 00m

$287

ChicagoSan Jose

MDW - SJC

MDWSJC

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/29

2:15 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops9h 05m

San Jose

Sat 9/5

10:45 am-8:15 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$302

ChicagoSan Jose

MDW - SJC

MDWSJC

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/22

1:45 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops7h 50m

San Jose

Mon 8/24

7:55 am-5:10 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$307

ChicagoSan Jose

MDW - SJC

MDWSJC

Chicago Midway

Thu 8/27

6:15 am-10:30 am

1 stop6h 15m

San Jose

Thu 9/3

3:15 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$313

ChicagoSan Jose

MDW - SJC

MDWSJC

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/5

6:40 am-10:40 am

1 stop6h 00m

San Jose

Wed 8/5

7:40 pm-5:40 am

1 stop8h 00m

$318

ChicagoSan Jose

MDW - SJC

MDWSJC

Chicago Midway

Thu 8/20

6:15 am-10:30 am

1 stop6h 15m

San Jose

Sun 8/23

3:20 pm-12:50 am

1 stop7h 30m

$337

ChicagoSan Jose

MDW - SJC

MDWSJC

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/1

9:15 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop4h 35m

San Jose

Sun 10/4

8:25 am-6:00 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$337

ChicagoSan Jose

MDW - SJC

MDWSJC

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/26

3:05 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop7h 15m

San Jose

Sun 8/30

12:10 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops7h 30m

$347

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Compare providers for flights from Midway to San Jose

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Midway to San Jose in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Midway 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 Midway Airport-San Jose, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago Midway Airport-San Jose, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago Midway 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 Midway 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 Midway Airport to San Jose

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MDW to SJC?

Find hourly flight availability from Midway 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 July 17, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago Midway Airport 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 in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 26% on airfare.

The best insider tips for Chicago Midway Airport to San Jose flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago Midway Airport to San Jose trip
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on MDW

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

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 July 17, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest from Chicago Midway Airport 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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
4,241 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Midway 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 Midway?

    For a flight from Chicago Midway to San Jose, you will be flying into San Jose. San Jose (SJC) is just 2.9 mi from the center of the city. San Jose is the only San Jose airport and it handles 1 inbound flight from Chicago Midway per day. 1 airline has flights to San Jose from Chicago Midway on a regular basis.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago Midway Airport to San Jose, California in 7h 55m. Fly via Southwest to get the fastest option. Chicago Midway Airport and San Jose, California are separated by a distance of 1832 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to San Jose, California round-trip?

    Currently priced at $332, Southwest will fly you from Chicago Midway Airport to San Jose, California and back. In addition to Southwest, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. You may be able to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to San Jose, California for 47% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago Midway Airport to San Jose, California is $164. On average you can expect to pay $433. The most popular route, (Chicago Midway - San Jose), can usually be booked for $237.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Midway 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.

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Top airline flying from Midway to San Jose

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Midway 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 July 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$332Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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