
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $434 (Air Canada) |
One-way from | $120 (Super.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $535 |
Good round-trip deal | $497 or less |
Good one-way deal | $434 or less |
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
ChicagoSan José
ORD - SJO
ORDSJO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 7/31
1:30 am-1:15 am
1 stop24h 45m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 8/7
2:20 am-12:40 am
1 stop21h 20m
ChicagoSan José
ORD - SJO
ORDSJO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 8/16
3:21 pm-7:10 am
1 stop16h 49m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 8/19
4:08 am-1:59 pm
1 stop8h 51m
ChicagoSan José
ORD - SJO
ORDSJO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 7/1
3:21 pm-8:21 am
1 stop18h 00m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 7/6
4:08 am-1:57 pm
1 stop8h 49m
ChicagoSan José
ORD - SJO
ORDSJO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 7/9
3:21 pm-7:12 am
1 stop16h 51m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Thu 7/16
10:03 am-4:00 am
1 stop16h 57m
ChicagoSan José
ORD - SJO
ORDSJO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 7/26
8:02 am-7:12 am
1 stop24h 10m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 8/4
5:55 pm-1:59 pm
1 stop19h 04m
ChicagoSan José
ORD - SJO
ORDSJO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 7/9
3:21 pm-7:12 am
1 stop16h 51m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Fri 7/17
8:30 am-12:01 am
1 stop14h 31m
ChicagoSan José
ORD - SJO
ORDSJO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 7/31
3:21 pm-7:10 am
1 stop16h 49m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Sat 8/8
5:45 am-12:02 am
1 stop17h 17m
ChicagoSan José
ORD - SJO
ORDSJO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 7/6
3:21 pm-9:06 am
1 stop18h 45m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Tue 7/14
4:08 am-12:01 am
1 stop18h 53m
ChicagoSan José
ORD - SJO
ORDSJO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 7/31
1:20 am-8:19 am
1 stop7h 59m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Mon 8/31
10:03 am-1:02 am
1 stop13h 59m
ChicagoSan José
ORD - SJO
ORDSJO
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 10/5
7:55 pm-11:58 am
1 stop17h 03m
San José Juan Santamaria Intl
Wed 10/21
1:23 pm-11:50 pm
1 stop9h 27m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to San José (average of $88). Flying from Chicago to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,882). 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.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago to San José as you normally would.
Panama City (PTY) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to San José on Cheapflights.
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $371.
Flights via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 06m.
Flights via Panama City (PTY) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 29m.
About 20% of weekly flights between Chicago and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 158 minutes.
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.
The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to San José may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 13 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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