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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose from $174

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose departing on 7/24. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Delta Logo
2:42 pm - 10:13 pm
ORD
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SJC
9h 31m
1 stop
Delta Logo
2:59 pm - 11:18 pm
SJC
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ORD
6h 19m
1 stop
$273Delta
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22
Delta Logo
2:42 pm - 10:13 pm
ORD
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SJC
9h 31m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:46 pm - 9:30 pm
SJC
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ORD
5h 44m
1 stop
$274Delta
Wed, Jul 22 - Tue, Aug 4
Delta Logo
2:36 pm - 10:13 pm
ORD
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SJC
9h 37m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:10 am - 3:01 pm
SJC
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ORD
6h 51m
1 stop
$275Delta
Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 1
Delta Logo
7:45 am - 3:46 pm
ORD
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SJC
10h 01m
2 stops
Delta Logo
2:59 pm - 11:18 pm
SJC
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ORD
6h 19m
1 stop
$278Delta
Wed, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 15
Delta Logo
8:27 am - 5:12 pm
ORD
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SJC
10h 45m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:46 pm - 9:30 pm
SJC
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ORD
5h 44m
1 stop
$279Delta
Wed, Jul 22 - Tue, Aug 4
Delta Logo
7:44 pm - 11:44 pm
ORD
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SJC
6h 00m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:34 am - 9:47 pm
SJC
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ORD
10h 13m
2 stops
$280Delta
Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 1
Delta Logo
7:45 am - 5:12 pm
ORD
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SJC
11h 27m
2 stops
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 7:30 pm
SJC
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ORD
10h 30m
2 stops
$284Delta
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22
Delta Logo
7:45 am - 3:46 pm
ORD
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SJC
10h 01m
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Delta Logo
9:34 am - 9:30 pm
SJC
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ORD
9h 56m
2 stops
$285Delta
Wed, Jul 22 - Tue, Aug 4
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9:13 pm - 7:28 pm
ORD
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SJC
24h 15m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:23 pm - 6:17 am
SJC
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ORD
7h 54m
1 stop
$289Frontier
Wed, Jul 15 - Sat, Jul 18
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 11:24 am
ORD
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SJC
7h 04m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 11:36 pm
SJC
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ORD
6h 21m
1 stop
$293Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jul 8 - Tue, Jul 14

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Delta flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California

Our best Delta deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California flight tickets
Delta
Jul 15
ORD6:55 amChicago O'Hare Intl
9h 20m
1 stop
SJC2:15 pmSan Jose
Jul 21
SJC2:55 pmSan Jose
6h 43m
1 stop
ORD11:38 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$273
Delta
Jul 22
ORD2:42 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
9h 31m
1 stop
SJC10:13 pmSan Jose
Aug 4
SJC1:46 pmSan Jose
5h 44m
1 stop
ORD9:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$274
Delta
Aug 26
ORD2:36 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
9h 37m
1 stop
SJC10:13 pmSan Jose
Sep 1
SJC6:10 amSan Jose
6h 51m
1 stop
ORD3:01 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$275

Frontier flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California

Our best Frontier deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California flight tickets
Frontier
Jul 15
ORD9:13 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
24h 15m
1 stop
SJC7:28 pmSan Jose
Jul 18
SJC8:23 pmSan Jose
7h 54m
1 stop
ORD6:17 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$289
Frontier
Jul 4
ORD7:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 57m
1 stop
SJC1:17 pmSan Jose
Jul 25
SJC8:23 pmSan Jose
7h 54m
1 stop
ORD6:17 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$338
Frontier
Jul 10
ORD7:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
8h 02m
1 stop
SJC1:17 pmSan Jose
Jul 11
SJC2:12 pmSan Jose
13h 25m
1 stop
ORD5:37 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$344

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated June 14, 2026.
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ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/15

2:42 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop9h 31m

San Jose

Wed 7/22

2:59 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$273

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/22

2:42 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop9h 31m

San Jose

Tue 8/4

1:46 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$274

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/26

2:36 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop9h 37m

San Jose

Tue 9/1

6:10 am-3:01 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$275

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/8

7:45 am-3:46 pm

2 stops10h 01m

San Jose

Wed 7/15

2:59 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$278

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/22

8:27 am-5:12 pm

2 stops10h 45m

San Jose

Tue 8/4

1:46 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$279

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/26

7:44 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 00m

San Jose

Tue 9/1

9:34 am-9:47 pm

2 stops10h 13m

$280

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/15

7:45 am-5:12 pm

2 stops11h 27m

San Jose

Wed 7/22

7:00 am-7:30 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$284

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/22

7:45 am-3:46 pm

2 stops10h 01m

San Jose

Tue 8/4

9:34 am-9:30 pm

2 stops9h 56m

$285

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/15

9:13 pm-7:28 pm

1 stop24h 15m

San Jose

Sat 7/18

8:23 pm-6:17 am

1 stop7h 54m

$289
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/8

6:20 am-11:24 am

1 stop7h 04m

San Jose

Tue 7/14

3:15 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$293

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and San Jose, California?

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Jose, California?

The month of July is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to San Jose, California from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with most prices found around $342. If you are unable to visit San Jose, California during the month of July, then departing from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $384.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Jose, California?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to San Jose, California from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as $410. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California for around $690.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Jose, California?

The cheapest time of day to fly to San Jose, California is in the afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as $394. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to San Jose, California, so prices are often more expensive at around $506 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Jose flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Jose, California from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Jose, California for around $436 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Jose, California from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for as low as $311 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California flights?

You could potentially save up to 21% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California flight.

How have Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California flight prices changed over time?

As of June 2026, prices for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California flights are approximately 3% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California

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Cheap Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California (ORD to SJC) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$253

Fastest flight time

4h 36m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Jose, California

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Jose, California from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is $253. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $478.
The fastest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California takes 4h 36m
Direct flights go from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California every day.
There is 1 airport in San Jose, California. From Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport there are direct flights to San Jose (SJC).
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California

  • How far is Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Jose by plane?

    A flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to San Jose will travel around 1822.3 mi. 4h 36m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose Airport?

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Jose Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Jose Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San Jose Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California?

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DeltaPriceFrom $136Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,403 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $232Free CancellationRating
7.9
12,506 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $331Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,818 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $342Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,235 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $352Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,654 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California

    United Airlines is one of the most popular airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California, operating 7 flights/week on average for this route. A good United Airlines flight deal for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San Jose, California starts from $331 round-trip, up to an average price of $481. Our users have rated United Airlines at 7.4/10.

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