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$125+ Cheap flights from Midway (MDW) to San Jose (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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MDW — SJC
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$257
(Delta)

One-way from

$125
(FlightHub)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$452

Good round-trip deal

$396 or less

Good one-way deal

$564 or less
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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 3, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/164:25 pmMDW - SJC
1 stop7h 53mDelta
Sat 8/2310:25 pmSJC - MDW
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Deal found 7/2$257
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/181:53 pmMDW - SJC
2 stops30h 02mFrontier
Sun 9/212:09 pmSJC - MDW
1 stop23h 44mFrontier
Deal found 6/30$264
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/215:25 pmMDW - SJC
Nonstop4h 30mSouthwest
Tue 10/287:30 amSJC - MDW
Nonstop4h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$297

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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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Midway

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San Jose

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoSan Jose

MDW - SJC

MDWSJC

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/16

4:25 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop7h 53m

San Jose

Sat 8/23

10:25 pm-8:35 am

1 stop8h 10m

$257

ChicagoSan Jose

MDW - SJC

MDWSJC

Chicago Midway

Thu 9/18

1:53 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops30h 02m

San Jose

Sun 9/21

2:09 pm-3:53 pm

1 stop23h 44m

$264

ChicagoSan Jose

MDW - SJC

MDWSJC

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/21

5:25 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

San Jose

Tue 10/28

7:30 am-1:35 pm

Nonstop4h 05m

$297

ChicagoSan Jose

MDW - SJC

MDWSJC

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/9

2:44 pm-11:22 am

1 stop22h 38m

$125

ChicagoSan Jose

MDW - SJC

MDWSJC

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/12

1:43 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$129

ChicagoSan Jose

MDW - SJC

MDWSJC

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/29

7:55 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

$149

ChicagoSan Jose

MDW - SJC

MDWSJC

Chicago Midway

Fri 9/26

9:42 pm-7:20 am

1 stop11h 38m

$185

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Deals found on 7/2

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
Airports
MDW

Use the Orange Line train for a quick, cost-effective way to reach MDW, taking less than 30 minutes from downtown Chicago.

Read more about MDWby Ramsey Qubein
SJC

For quick access to San Francisco, use the Airport Flyer bus to connect to BART at Milpitas station.

Read more about SJCby Daniel Scheffler
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on MDW

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

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

Daniel Scheffler

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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Best time to book a flight from Midway to San Jose

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago Midway Airport to San Jose

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to San Jose?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Chicago Midway Airport to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 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 3, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago Midway Airport to San Jose 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 12% on airfare.

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 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and Frontier 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
4,270 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,284 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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 2 inbound flights from Chicago Midway per day. 2 airlines have flights to San Jose from Chicago Midway on a regular basis.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago Midway Airport to San Jose round-trip from $257. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $264, and Southwest, from $297. Delta is priced at 41% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $125 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $129 and Southwest from $149 one-way.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago Midway Airport to San Jose is $326. On average you can expect to pay $511. The most popular route, (Chicago Midway - San Jose), can usually be booked for $297.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to San Jose?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Chicago Midway Airport to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 2 airlines flying from Midway to San Jose

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$138Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$376Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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