Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José from $127

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11:36 am - 11:14 amORD-SJO
24h 38m2 stops
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12:23 pm - 12:08 pmSJO-ORD
22h 45m2 stops
$292Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Oct 5 - Sat, Oct 18
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5:05 am - 11:11 amORD-SJO
7h 06m1 stop
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12:16 pm - 11:13 pmSJO-ORD
9h 57m1 stop
$297Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Aug 2 - Wed, Aug 6
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5:05 am - 11:11 amORD-SJO
7h 06m1 stop
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12:16 pm - 11:13 pmSJO-ORD
9h 57m1 stop
$298Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jul 30 - Wed, Aug 6
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5:05 am - 11:11 amORD-SJO
7h 06m1 stop
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11:24 am - 11:11 pmSJO-ORD
10h 47m1 stop
$306Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Jul 31 - Tue, Aug 5
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4:36 pm - 10:32 amORD-SJO
18h 56m1 stop
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11:27 am - 10:22 pmSJO-ORD
9h 55m1 stop
$307Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Aug 12 - Sat, Aug 23
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5:05 am - 11:11 amORD-SJO
7h 06m1 stop
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12:16 pm - 11:53 pmSJO-ORD
10h 37m1 stop
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Tue, Jul 29 - Sat, Aug 2
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5:01 am - 12:31 pmORD-SJO
8h 30m1 stop
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12:16 pm - 11:13 pmSJO-ORD
9h 57m1 stop
Sat, Aug 2 - Wed, Aug 6
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8:56 pm - 11:14 amORD-SJO
15h 18m2 stops
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11:27 am - 9:58 pmSJO-ORD
9h 31m1 stop
$315Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Sep 5 - Sat, Oct 4
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1:07 am - 7:30 amORD-SJO
7h 23m1 stop
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8:11 am - 12:21 amSJO-ORD
15h 10m1 stop
$334Copa Airlines
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Fri, Jul 25 - Sat, Aug 2
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3:07 pm - 8:20 amORD-SJO
18h 13m1 stop
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10:05 am - 12:22 amSJO-ORD
13h 17m1 stop
$337Copa Airlines
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Spirit Airlines flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José, San José Province

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José, San José Province flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Oct 5
ORD11:36 amChicago O'Hare Intl
24h 38m
2 stops
SJO11:14 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 18
SJO12:23 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
22h 45m
2 stops
ORD12:08 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Spirit Airlines
Aug 2
ORD5:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 06m
1 stop
SJO11:11 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Aug 6
SJO12:16 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 57m
1 stop
ORD11:13 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Spirit Airlines
Jul 30
ORD5:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 06m
1 stop
SJO11:11 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Aug 6
SJO12:16 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 57m
1 stop
ORD11:13 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Copa Airlines flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José, San José Province

Our best Copa Airlines deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José, San José Province flight tickets
Copa Airlines
Jul 25
ORD1:07 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 23m
1 stop
SJO7:30 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Aug 2
SJO8:11 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 10m
1 stop
ORD12:21 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Copa Airlines
Oct 9
ORD3:07 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 13m
1 stop
SJO8:20 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Oct 13
SJO10:05 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 17m
1 stop
ORD12:22 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Copa Airlines
Jul 17
ORD3:07 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 45m
3 stops
SJO4:52 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
Jul 23
SJO8:09 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 11m
1 stop
ORD12:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San José, San José Province?

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to San José, San José Province from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with most prices found around $432. If you’re not able to fly to San José, San José Province in August, then July is your next best option. Flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José, San José Province during July average around $547.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San José, San José Province?

The cheapest day to depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José, San José Province is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $581. The most expensive day to fly to San José, San José Province is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $820.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San José, San José Province?

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José, San José Province when you can find flight prices for as low as $453. Flying to San José, San José Province in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to San José, San José Province, so prices are often more expensive at around $769 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Chicago O'Hare Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to San José, San José Province?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San José, San José Province from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San José, San José Province for around $599 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San José, San José Province from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for as low as $468 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Chicago O'Hare Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights?

There are 1 cabin classes available to choose from on Chicago O'Hare Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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

As of July 2025, prices for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José, San José Province flights are approximately 2% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José, San José Province

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The best one-way flight to San José, San José Province from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is $127. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José, San José Province found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $292.
The fastest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José, San José Province takes 7h 06m
Direct flights go from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José, San José Province every day.
There is 1 airport near San José, San José Province: San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO)

  • How far is Chicago O'Hare Intl to San José Juan Santamaria Intl by plane?

    There are 2224.7 mi between Chicago O'Hare Intl and San José Juan Santamaria Intl. Flights usually cover this in 7h 06m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José Juan Santamaria Intl 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 José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to San José Juan Santamaria Intl 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 José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Best airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José, San José Province

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $275Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,055 reviews
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6.7
2,374 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $345Free CancellationRating
7.3
2,910 reviews
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Copa AirlinesPriceFrom $346Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,474 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $438Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,952 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $445Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $481Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,846 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $545Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,250 reviews
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  • Avianca Flights From Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José, San José Province

    Avianca flies from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José, San José Province around 3 times per week, with 2,374 momondo users rating the airline 6.7/10. The cheapest Avianca deal from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José, San José Province in the last 72 hours was $317 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $460 for Avianca flights on this route.


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