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Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to Illinois from $82

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SJC — ORD
Jun 18 — Jun 251
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How far in advance should I book a flight from San Jose to Illinois?

Find a great deal and save up to 431% by booking at least 60 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from San Jose to Illinois within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $201.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Illinois?

October can be a great time to fly to Illinois from San Jose with a flight ticket averaging about $412. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of October for as cheap as $126. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March.

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

When flying from San Jose to Illinois, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap San Jose to Illinois flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Jose to Illinois specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,214,720 searches. Prices were last updated on June 13, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from San Jose to Illinois in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Wed 7/248:15 amSJC - ORD
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
Wed 7/316:19 pmORD - SJC
1 stop7h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$189
Wed 7/108:15 amSJC - ORD
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
Mon 7/158:34 pmORD - SJC
2 stops15h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$197
Wed 7/108:15 amSJC - ORD
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
Mon 7/158:34 pmORD - SJC
1 stop20h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$200
Fri 7/510:19 amSJC - ORD
1 stop17h 41mSpirit Airlines
Fri 7/128:34 pmORD - SJC
1 stop20h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/13$202
Tue 7/166:20 amSJC - ORD
1 stop9h 09mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/236:19 pmORD - SJC
1 stop7h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/13$205
Wed 7/1710:45 amSJC - ORD
1 stop17h 21mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/2310:52 pmORD - SJC
1 stop11h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/13$209
Sat 7/1310:45 amSJC - ORD
1 stop17h 21mSpirit Airlines
Mon 7/158:34 pmORD - SJC
2 stops15h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$210
Mon 7/155:49 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop10h 53mSpirit Airlines
Wed 7/179:19 amORD - SJC
1 stop13h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$211
Tue 7/23:32 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop7h 33mSpirit Airlines
Wed 7/249:19 amORD - SJC
1 stop11h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$212

San Jose to Illinois 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Jose and Illinois in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,214,720 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from San Jose to Illinois in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sat 8/176:00 amSJC - ORD
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/215:00 amORD - SJC
1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/13$158
Thu 8/812:51 pmSJC - STL
1 stop18h 34mFrontier
Tue 8/1310:32 pmSTL - SJC
1 stop21h 13mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$160
Wed 8/219:45 amSJC - ORD
1 stop8h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/255:00 amORD - SJC
1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/13$161
Wed 8/216:10 amSJC - ORD
1 stop10h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/2412:02 pmORD - SJC
2 stops8h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/13$163
Mon 8/197:24 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/225:00 amORD - SJC
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$164
Thu 8/812:51 pmSJC - STL
1 stop18h 34mFrontier
Tue 8/1310:32 pmSTL - SJC
1 stop21h 13mFrontier
Deal found 6/13$169
Sat 9/76:10 amSJC - ORD
1 stop9h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/1411:25 amORD - SJC
2 stops9h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/13$169
Tue 8/275:18 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop10h 11mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/411:10 pmORD - SJC
1 stop12h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$177
Fri 8/1610:20 pmSJC - MDW
1 stop6h 13mFrontier
Fri 8/2311:32 amMDW - SJC
1 stop8h 34mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$180

San Jose to Illinois flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Jose to Illinois for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,214,720 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from San Jose to Illinois should consider booking one of these fares. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Sun 6/166:00 amSJC - STL
1 stop5h 34mDelta
Mon 6/176:06 amSTL - SJC
1 stop8h 07mDelta
Deal found 6/12$246
Sun 6/1612:43 pmSJC - STL
2 stops8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/176:11 pmSTL - SJC
1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$251
Wed 6/193:32 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop12h 17mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/2610:17 pmORD - SJC
1 stop13h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$286
Sat 6/2210:19 amSJC - ORD
1 stop17h 41mSpirit Airlines
Mon 7/88:26 pmORD - SJC
1 stop20h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$290
Sun 6/1612:43 pmSJC - STL
2 stops8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/172:56 pmSTL - SJC
2 stops9h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$292
Wed 6/196:00 amSJC - RFD
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/239:33 pmRFD - SJC
2 stops17h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$296
Fri 6/2110:19 amSJC - ORD
1 stop17h 41mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/308:26 pmORD - SJC
1 stop20h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$297
Sun 6/2310:19 amSJC - ORD
1 stop17h 41mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/2510:01 pmORD - SJC
1 stop12h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$298
Sat 6/2210:19 amSJC - ORD
1 stop17h 41mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/88:05 pmORD - SJC
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$299

One-way flights to Illinois from San Jose

Search for one-way flight options from San Jose to Illinois. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,214,720 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from San Jose to Illinois can select one of these great deals. Users needing a return flight from San Jose to Illinois should utilize the search form above.
Tue 7/2311:30 amSJC - ORD
1 stop11h 05mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$82
Wed 9/116:00 amSJC - ORD
2 stops16h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$89
Mon 8/2610:20 pmSJC - MDW
1 stop6h 13mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$90
Sun 8/411:05 amSJC - STL
1 stop20h 20mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$92
Thu 8/2212:51 pmSJC - MDW
1 stop21h 01mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$93
Thu 8/2210:20 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop28h 27mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$93
Wed 7/178:15 amSJC - ORD
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$94
Tue 6/259:13 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop7h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$95
Mon 8/2611:30 amSJC - ORD
1 stop11h 33mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$96

Find flights from San Jose to Illinois within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose to Illinois 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 3,214,720 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.

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San JoseChicago O'Hare Intl

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Sat 8/17

1 stop7h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/21

1 stop7h 41m

$158

San JoseLambert-St Louis

SJC - STL

SJCSTL

San Jose

Thu 8/8

1 stop18h 34m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/13

1 stop21h 13m

$160

San JoseChicago O'Hare Intl

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Wed 8/21

1 stop8h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/25

1 stop7h 41m

$161

San JoseChicago O'Hare Intl

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Wed 8/21

1 stop10h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/24

2 stops8h 41m

$163

San JoseChicago O'Hare Intl

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Tue 8/27

1 stop10h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/4

1 stop12h 41m

$177

San JoseChicago O'Hare Intl

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Thu 8/15

1 stop33h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/19

Nonstop4h 43m

$188

San JoseChicago O'Hare Intl

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Mon 8/12

1 stop7h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/16

1 stop16h 23m

$208

San JoseChicago Midway

SJC - MDW

SJCMDW

San Jose

Tue 8/20

1 stop9h 50m

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/21

1 stop8h 15m

$236

San JoseChicago O'Hare Intl

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Mon 10/21

1 stop9h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/29

1 stop17h 19m

$253

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Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated June 13, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Jose to Illinois, such as Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,872 reviews

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,872 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,872 reviews

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,272 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,872 reviews

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,872 reviews

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

JetBlue
7.6
Good
4,260 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,872 reviews

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,872 reviews

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose to Illinois. 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 from for flights from San Jose to Illinois?

    For a flight from San Jose to Illinois, you will be flying from San Jose. San Jose (SJC) is just 2.9 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find flights from San Jose to Illinois for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Jose to Illinois for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $158, but on average you can expect to pay $181.

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Jose to Illinois for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Jose to Illinois under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Jose to Illinois is less than $378.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Jose to Illinois for under $300?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Jose to Illinois within the next 7 days for less than $300.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Jose to Illinois one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Jose to Illinois are Frontier ($82), Spirit Airlines ($89), and Delta ($118).

  • What are the most popular routes from San Jose to Illinois?

    The most popular route from San Jose to Illinois is San Jose - Chicago O'Hare Intl. You may also consider San Jose - Chicago Midway or San Jose - Lambert-St Louis.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Jose to Illinois?

    While on average a flight from San Jose to Illinois is generally $918, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $144. When looking at the most popular route, (San Jose - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $174 for that flight.

  • What does SJC to ORD mean?

    SJC stands for San Jose Airport, while ORD stands for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Moline Quad-City Airport (MLI), Greater Peoria Airport (PIA), Bloomington-Normal Airport (BMI), Springfield Capital Airport (SPI) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Illinois that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Jose to Illinois flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Jose to Illinois with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Jose to Illinois flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose to Illinois by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Illinois that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Jose to Illinois offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Jose to Illinois?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Jose to Illinois flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Jose to Illinois flight deals updated?

    The San Jose to Illinois flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/13.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Jose to Illinois?

    When booking a flight from San Jose to Illinois, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Alaska Airlines or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to Illinois?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Illinois (average of $244). Flying from San Jose to Illinois in July is currently the most expensive (average of $320). 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 6 airlines flying from San Jose to Illinois

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Jose to Illinois. 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 3,214,720 searches. Data last updated June 13, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$61Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$100Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$149Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$203Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$251Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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