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

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

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José?

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $371.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José?

Panama City (PTY) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José?

Flights via Panama City (PTY) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 29m.

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

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

How often are flights from Chicago to San José delayed?

About 9% of weekly flights between Chicago and San José have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 174 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to San José flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 10% of flights being delayed.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José?

Flights via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 06m.

How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José?

A quick flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José can take about 7h 30m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $346. The distance between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and San José is about 2220 mi.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José round-trip?

Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to San José, with prices starting at $206. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and Copa Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $255 and $256, respectively. Delta is priced at 61% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José are Spirit Airlines ($96), Delta ($136), and American Airlines ($150).

Weekly flight availability from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José

The most flights from ORD to SJO are scheduled on a Wednesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $158. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $223 on average, our data indicates $862 when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José?

The most popular airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José are United Airlines, American Airlines and Spirit Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport-San José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Chicago O'Hare Intl?

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 O'Hare Intl. Booking flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl from 8 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to San José that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to San José?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to San José?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 29, 2025.

Wed 12/315:00 amORD - SJO

1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines

Fri 1/91:30 pmSJO - ORD

1 stop10h 16mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$414

Tue 12/308:00 amORD - SJO

1 stop28h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/107:45 amSJO - ORD

1 stop24h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$462

Mon 12/2911:35 amORD - SJO

1 stop10h 57mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/312:05 pmSJO - ORD

Nonstop5h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$466

Wed 12/317:41 pmORD - SJO

2 stops17h 47mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/22:57 pmSJO - ORD

1 stop27h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$471

Wed 12/317:39 amORD - SJO

Nonstop5h 17mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/26:30 amSJO - ORD

1 stop12h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$472

Wed 12/315:00 amORD - SJO

1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines

Thu 1/81:30 pmSJO - ORD

1 stop10h 16mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$473

Mon 12/297:59 pmORD - SJO

1 stop16h 57mDelta

Thu 1/17:00 amSJO - ORD

2 stops26h 01mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$481

Wed 12/312:35 pmORD - SJO

2 stops9h 05mAvianca

Thu 1/88:05 pmSJO - ORD

2 stops17h 10mAvianca

Deal found 12/29

$496

Wed 12/313:10 pmORD - SJO

Nonstop5h 04mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/86:00 amSJO - ORD

1 stop10h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$497

Best flights from O'Hare Intl to San José
Discover carefully curated flight deals from O'Hare Intl to San José that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 29, 2025.

Thu 2/122:22 pmORD - SJO

1 stop7h 30mCopa Airlines

Mon 2/1611:01 amSJO - ORD

1 stop13h 03mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$346

Mon 2/25:30 amORD - SJO

1 stop7h 30mDelta

Fri 2/137:00 amSJO - ORD

1 stop9h 49mDelta

Deal found 12/27

$358

Mon 1/197:39 amORD - SJO

Nonstop5h 17mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/262:05 pmSJO - ORD

Nonstop5h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$370

Fri 2/132:22 pmORD - SJO

1 stop16h 44mCopa Airlines

Fri 2/275:50 amSJO - ORD

1 stop18h 14mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$346

Mon 1/196:50 amORD - SJO

2 stops15h 25mDelta

Fri 1/237:00 amSJO - ORD

2 stops11h 45mDelta

Deal found 12/29

$363

Sun 2/152:22 pmORD - SJO

1 stop16h 44mCopa Airlines

Sun 2/226:08 pmSJO - ORD

1 stop18h 23mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$346

Tue 2/32:22 pmORD - SJO

1 stop7h 30mCopa Airlines

Tue 2/105:50 amSJO - ORD

1 stop18h 14mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$346

Fri 2/132:22 pmORD - SJO

1 stop16h 44mCopa Airlines

Tue 2/175:50 amSJO - ORD

1 stop18h 14mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$346

Tue 2/107:34 amORD - SJO

1 stop14h 18mCopa Airlines

Tue 2/172:54 pmSJO - ORD

1 stop9h 10mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$346

Sun 1/182:13 pmORD - SJO

1 stop18h 08mCopa Airlines

Sun 1/258:11 amSJO - ORD

1 stop16h 13mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$346

Last-minute flights from O'Hare Intl to San José
Discover last-minute flight deals from O'Hare Intl to San José. Data last updated December 29, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 1/104:46 pmORD - SJO

2 stops19h 36mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/131:30 pmSJO - ORD

1 stop10h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$351

Tue 1/134:10 pmORD - SJO

1 stop7h 30mAvianca

Tue 1/205:00 amSJO - ORD

1 stop9h 50mAvianca

Deal found 12/28

$347

Wed 1/145:15 amORD - SJO

1 stop7h 07mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/197:50 pmSJO - ORD

1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$352

Thu 1/158:43 pmORD - SJO

2 stops14h 54mSpirit Airlines

Thu 1/221:30 pmSJO - ORD

1 stop10h 16mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$353

Mon 1/199:23 amORD - SJO

3 stops14h 17mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/312:33 pmSJO - ORD

1 stop9h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$344

Mon 1/199:23 amORD - SJO

3 stops14h 17mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/21:30 pmSJO - ORD

1 stop10h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$348

Tue 1/202:13 pmORD - SJO

1 stop7h 39mCopa Airlines

Sat 1/315:50 amSJO - ORD

1 stop18h 34mCopa Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$346

Wed 1/219:23 amORD - SJO

3 stops14h 17mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/11:30 pmSJO - ORD

1 stop10h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$345

Wed 1/215:32 pmORD - SJO

2 stops18h 05mSpirit Airlines

Wed 1/2812:33 pmSJO - ORD

2 stops11h 13mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$349

Thu 1/228:43 pmORD - SJO

2 stops14h 54mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/315:00 amSJO - ORD

1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$355

Sun 1/259:23 amORD - SJO

3 stops14h 17mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/1012:33 pmSJO - ORD

1 stop9h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$354

One-way flights from O'Hare Intl to San José
Search for one-way flight options from O'Hare Intl to San José. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 29, 2025.

Wed 2/255:15 amORD - SJO

1 stop7h 07mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$84

Mon 2/235:15 amORD - SJO

1 stop7h 07mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/29

$89

Wed 2/185:15 amORD - SJO

1 stop7h 07mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/28

$97

Fri 1/235:15 amORD - SJO

1 stop7h 07mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$103

Sat 2/285:05 amORD - SJO

1 stop8h 10mFrontier

Deal found 12/28

$104

Mon 1/265:15 amORD - SJO

1 stop7h 07mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$115

Sat 2/288:05 amORD - SJO

2 stops28h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$120

Sat 1/176:20 amORD - SJO

1 stop7h 22mFrontier

Deal found 12/28

$121

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Round-trip from	$344 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$84 (Priceline)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$712
Good round-trip deal	$445 or less
Good one-way deal	$258 or less

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Price

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/12

2:22 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop7h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 2/16

11:01 am-12:04 am

1 stop13h 03m

$346

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/13

2:22 pm-7:06 am

1 stop16h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/27

5:50 am-12:04 am

1 stop18h 14m

$346

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/15

2:22 pm-7:06 am

1 stop16h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/22

6:08 pm-12:31 pm

1 stop18h 23m

$346

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/3

2:22 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop7h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

5:50 am-12:04 am

1 stop18h 14m

$346

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/13

2:22 pm-7:06 am

1 stop16h 44m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/17

5:50 am-12:04 am

1 stop18h 14m

$346

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/10

7:34 am-9:52 pm

1 stop14h 18m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/17

2:54 pm-12:04 am

1 stop9h 10m

$346

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/18

2:13 pm-8:21 am

1 stop18h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/25

8:11 am-12:24 am

1 stop16h 13m

$346

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

5:30 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/13

7:00 am-4:49 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$358

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/19

6:50 am-10:15 pm

2 stops15h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/23

7:00 am-6:45 pm

2 stops11h 45m

$363

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/19

7:39 am-12:56 pm

Nonstop5h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/26

2:05 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

$370

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from O'Hare Intl to San José in December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Ovago	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Cheapfaremart	Price 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 O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport-San José flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-San José flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport-San José flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José, you should look to book at least 5 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José (average of $248). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José in March is currently the most expensive (average of $380). 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 ORD to SJO?

When flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

See what other customers who have flown with Copa Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,562 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,562 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,562 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,120 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,562 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,066 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,562 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

Avianca

6.6

Okay

2,488 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,562 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,226 reviews

Copa Airlines

7.6

Good

1,562 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Maria,Dec 2025

PTY - SLA

Old plain no entertainment , no outlet for cell or computer! And online they said you have all that! Almost 6 hrs looking to the floor..terrible expirencw and I pay a lot of money for it

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Chicago O'Hare Intl?
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 O'Hare Intl. Booking flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl from 8 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José?
A quick flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José can take about 7h 30m. Copa Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $346. The distance between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and San José is about 2220 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José round-trip?
Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to San José, with prices starting at $206. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and Copa Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $255 and $256, respectively. Delta is priced at 61% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José are Spirit Airlines ($96), Delta ($136), and American Airlines ($150).
What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $158. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $223 on average, our data indicates $862 when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José.
Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to San José that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to San José?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to San José.
Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to San José?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José (average of $248). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José in March is currently the most expensive (average of $380). 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 8 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to San José

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$221	Average$645	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$257	Average$381	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Avianca	Cheapest$307	Average$454	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Copa Airlines	Cheapest$309	Average$507	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Frontier	Cheapest$345	Average$796	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
American Airlines	Cheapest$349	Average$590	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$423	Average$642	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$441	Average$627	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 5 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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