Good to know - Cheap tickets San Jose — Chicago
| Minimal flight time | 4h 0m |
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| Flight distance | 2959 km |
| Most popular airline | Southwest Airlines |
| Round-trip from | $76 |
Airfare San Jose – Chicago by month
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Remember that the optimal time for booking air tickets is 59 days before the departure date, this is the average time at which air tickets were sold at the lowest prices.
Schedule of direct flights San Jose — Chicago
| Departure | Arrival | Flight days | Flight | Airlines | Flight time | Airports | |
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| 06:30 | 12:40 | mon, tue, thu | WN2077 | Southwest Airlines | 4h 10m | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport — Chicago Midway International Airport | Select dates |
| 07:00 | 13:10 | sat | WN2077 | Southwest Airlines | 4h 10m | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport — Chicago Midway International Airport | Select dates |
| 11:05 | 17:10 | tue, wed | WN3720 | Southwest Airlines | 4h 5m | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport — Chicago Midway International Airport | Select dates |
| 11:40 | 17:45 | mon, thu, fri | WN3720 | Southwest Airlines | 4h 5m | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport — Chicago Midway International Airport | Select dates |
| 11:55 | 17:55 | sun | WN1142 | Southwest Airlines | 4h 0m | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport — Chicago Midway International Airport | Select dates |
| 12:25 | 18:30 | mon, thu, fri, sun | WN2077 | Southwest Airlines | 4h 5m | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport — Chicago Midway International Airport | Select dates |
| 22:55 | 05:00 | mon, tue, wed, fri, sat, sun | WN4447 | Southwest Airlines | 4h 5m | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport — Chicago Midway International Airport | Select dates |
| 22:55 | 05:16 | fri | UA1692 | United Express | 4h 21m | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport — O'Hare International Airport | Select dates |
| 22:55 | 05:14 | mon, tue, wed, thu, sat, sun | UA1692 | United Express | 4h 19m | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport — O'Hare International Airport | Select dates |
| 22:55 | 06:14 | sun | UA1692 | United Express | 4h 19m | Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport — O'Hare International Airport | Select dates |
Popular airlines flying San Jose — Chicago
Flight San Jose – Chicago is served by 14 airlines. 2 airlines operate direct flights.
Airlines with direct flights
Other airlines flying with transfers
Dynamics airfare San Jose — Chicago by month for the last year
according to LowCost.Club for the last year
The airfare depends on the departure date. Our chart shows the low season prices on route San Jose — Chicago
The graph shows that booking flights San Jose — Chicago is best planned for March and flights San Jose — Chicago — San Jose in the month of April.
Flights San Jose — Chicago
The selection of cheap flights San Jose — Chicago
The price of the flight San Jose — Chicago (United States) — San Jose from $76 (round-trip).
The average price of the flight San Jose — Chicago (United States) — San Jose $270 (round-trip).
- Departure city: San Jose
- IATA code of the city of origin: SJC
- Departure airports: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, Reid-Hillview
- Departure country: United States
- Destination city: Chicago
- IATA code of the destination city: CHI
- Destination airports: Merrill C Meigs, DuPage Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago NAS, Chicago Executive Airport, Chicago FSS, Chicago Rockford International Airport, O'Hare International Airport
- Destination country: United States
Low cost flights San Jose — Chicago (SJC — CHI)
The distance between San Jose and Chicago 1839 miles (or 2959 kilometres).
The time difference between San Jose and Chicago is 2 h.
Minimal flight time from San Jose to Chicago 4h 0m.
Routes from nearby cities to Chicago
A flight from a neighbouring city can help you save money on plane tickets.
The most frequent flight to Chicago is from San Francisco. The cheapest airfare can be purchased with a flight from Oakland from $138. The nearest airports from San Jose with a flight to Chicago are in Reno.
Popular International routes from San Jose
Popular routes from Chicago
If you are going to fly from Chicago, then study the popular flights. The most popular flights from Chicago:
Popular domestic routes from San Jose
FAQ about San Jose — Chicago
Are there any direct flights San Jose — Chicago?
Yes, they do: WN2077, WN3720, WN1142, WN4447, UA1692
Can we fly from San Jose to Chicago?
Yes, you can fly from San Jose to Chicago. San Jose has 2 airports (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, Reid-Hillview) for flights. Southwest Airlines, United Express depart from San Jose on mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun. There are non-direct flights through Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Eagle, Delta Connection, FedEx, Frontier (Penny the Owl Livery), Jet Linx Aviation, Key Lime Air, NetJets, SkyWest Airlines, SkyWest Charter, Sun Country Airlines, UPS, Volaris.
How long does it take to fly from San Jose to Chicago?
A direct flight lasts an average of 4h 0m, during which time the aircraft covers a distance of 2959 km.
How much do flights San Jose — Chicago cost?
The price of flights San Jose — Chicago starts from $76.
What days does the plane fly San Jose — Chicago?
Planes fly San Jose — Chicago 7 times a week on the following days: mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun
What airports are there in San Jose and Chicago?
In San Jose — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, Reid-Hillview. In Chicago — Merrill C Meigs, DuPage Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago NAS, Chicago Executive Airport, Chicago FSS, Chicago Rockford International Airport, O'Hare International Airport.
What flights are currently flying from San Jose to Chicago?
The following flights fly between San Jose and Chicago: WN2077, WN2077, WN3720, WN3720, WN1142, WN2077, WN4447, UA1692, UA1692, UA1692
What month is the cheapest to fly from San Jose to Chicago?
High season is considered to be April and the cheapest month is March. Enter your preferred airports (or cities) and dates into the search form above to unlock the latest San Jose — Chicago flight deals.
Which airlines direct fly from San Jose to Chicago?
The following airlines have direct flights San Jose — Chicago: Southwest Airlines, United Express.
Which airlines fly from San Jose to Chicago?
All the following airlines flights San Jose — Chicago: Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Eagle, Delta Connection, FedEx, Frontier (Penny the Owl Livery), Jet Linx Aviation, Key Lime Air, NetJets, SkyWest Airlines, SkyWest Charter, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United Express, UPS, Volaris.