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$132+ Cheap flights from Midway (MDW) to San José (SJO)

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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MDW — SJO
Dec 12 — Dec 191
Fri 12/12
Fri 12/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Midway to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Midway to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Thu 12/112:16 pmMDW - SJO
1 stop25h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/141:31 pmSJO - MDW
2 stops20h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10$338
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/313:10 pmMDW - SJO
1 stop20h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/102:58 pmSJO - MDW
1 stop8h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$342
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/83:10 pmMDW - SJO
1 stop20h 32mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1812:39 pmSJO - MDW
1 stop9h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$345
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Mon 12/293:10 pmMDW - SJO
1 stop20h 32mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/122:58 pmSJO - MDW
1 stop8h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$351
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 12/313:10 pmMDW - SJO
1 stop20h 32mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/1612:33 pmSJO - MDW
1 stop8h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$373
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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.
Mon 12/156:15 amMDW - SJO
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1812:39 pmSJO - MDW
1 stop9h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$380
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Mon 12/293:10 pmMDW - SJO
1 stop20h 32mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/1612:33 pmSJO - MDW
1 stop8h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$382
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 11/1610:12 amMDW - SJO
1 stop25h 27mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/181:30 pmSJO - MDW
2 stops23h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10$386
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:12 amMDW - SJO
1 stop7h 30mFrontier
Sat 1/102:58 pmSJO - MDW
2 stops18h 15mFrontier
Deal found 11/10$427
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Thu 12/47:23 pmMDW - SJO
2 stops41h 02mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/3112:39 pmSJO - MDW
1 stop9h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$428

Cheap flight deals from Midway to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Midway (MDW) to San José (SJO). 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 November 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$304
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$132
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$503
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago Midway-San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight deals.
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One-way flight from Chicago Midway to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($65 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Midway to San José 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 November 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago Midway Airport to San José that are best for you.

Fly from

Midway

Fly to

San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

Fri 1/30

6:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 2/7

7:00 am-10:26 pm

1 stop15h 26m

$410

ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/28

9:55 am-7:30 pm

2 stops9h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/4

9:40 am-10:55 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$413

ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/7

9:34 am-10:15 pm

2 stops12h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

2:31 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$414

ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/29

8:55 am-7:30 pm

1 stop10h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/3

9:40 am-10:55 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$438

ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/3

6:00 am-9:55 pm

1 stop15h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 1/15

7:00 am-10:09 pm

1 stop15h 09m

$443

ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/29

9:34 am-10:15 pm

2 stops12h 41m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/3

7:00 am-10:26 pm

1 stop15h 26m

$444

ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/10

10:15 am-8:30 pm

1 stop10h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 12/13

2:15 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$449

ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

Sun 2/1

5:55 am-7:30 pm

1 stop13h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/8

9:40 am-10:55 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$475

ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/24

1:00 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/30

9:40 am-10:55 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$476

ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/12

2:47 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop24h 43m

$135

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 11/12

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Compare providers for flights from Midway to San José

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 José in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 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 José flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago Midway Airport-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago Midway Airport-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago Midway Airport-San José flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 José 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 Midway to San José

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How often are flights from Chicago to San José delayed?

About 100% of weekly flights between Chicago and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 97 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to San José flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 José. Reviews last updated November 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago Midway Airport to San José, such as Southwest. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,235 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Midway to San José. 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 José from Chicago Midway?

    Located just 8.8 mi from the city center, San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San José from Chicago Midway. Booking flights from Chicago Midway to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Chicago Midway from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago Midway Airport to San José?

    Delta and Southwest can get you from Chicago Midway Airport to San José in just under 7h. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 35m. The distance from Chicago Midway Airport to San José is about 2206 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to San José, with prices starting at $394. Users have found that Southwest is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Midway to San José 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 José

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Midway to San José. 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 November 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$394Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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