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Cheap flights from San José to Chicago from $241

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San José to Chicago departing on 12/3. 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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1:19 pm - 9:07 amSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
18h 48m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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1:19 pm - 11:54 amMDW  Chicago Midway-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
23h 35m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$366Delta
Sat, Sep 19 - Thu, Sep 24
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1:19 pm - 10:44 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
8h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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1:19 pm - 11:54 amMDW  Chicago Midway-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
23h 35m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$366Delta
Sat, Sep 19 - Thu, Sep 24
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2:15 pm - 11:05 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
8h 50m1 stop Houston Hobby
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5:00 am - 1:45 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 45m1 stop Orlando
$473Southwest
Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7
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1:40 pm - 11:15 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
8h 35m1 stop Houston Hobby
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11:50 am - 7:40 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 50m1 stop Houston Hobby
$473Southwest
Wed, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 5
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9:00 am - 11:05 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
13h 05m2 stops Orlando Lambert-St Louis
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11:05 am - 7:40 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 35m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Houston Hobby
$478Southwest
Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19
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9:00 am - 11:10 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
13h 10m2 stops Orlando Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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11:50 am - 7:40 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 50m1 stop Houston Hobby
$478Southwest
Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19
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1:40 pm - 11:15 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
8h 35m1 stop Houston Hobby
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7:50 am - 7:40 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
12h 50m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Houston Hobby
$478Southwest
Wed, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 5
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9:00 am - 7:15 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
9h 15m1 stop Orlando
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8:05 am - 6:40 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
11h 35m1 stop Orlando
$488JetBlue
Wed, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 20
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2:15 pm - 11:05 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
8h 50m1 stop Houston Hobby
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8:40 pm - 12:20 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
15h 40m2 stops Orlando Houston Hobby
$494Southwest
Wed, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 6
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2:25 pm - 10:33 pmSJO  San José Juan Santamaria Intl-MDW Chicago Midway
8h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:00 am - 1:05 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl
7h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$499Delta
Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9

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Delta flights from San José to Chicago Midway Airport

Our best Delta deals on San José to Chicago Midway Airport flight tickets
Delta
Sep 19
SJO1:19 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
18h 48m
2 stops
MDW9:07 amChicago Midway
Sep 24
MDW1:19 pmChicago Midway
23h 35m
2 stops
SJO11:54 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$366
Delta
Sep 19
SJO1:19 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 25m
1 stop
MDW10:44 pmChicago Midway
Sep 23
MDW6:05 amChicago Midway
6h 49m
1 stop
SJO11:54 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$499
Delta
Nov 10
SJO7:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
9h 14m
1 stop
MDW4:14 pmChicago Midway
Nov 15
MDW1:22 pmChicago Midway
8h 53m
2 stops
SJO10:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$550

Southwest flights from San José to Chicago Midway Airport

Our best Southwest deals on San José to Chicago Midway Airport flight tickets
Southwest
Sep 30
SJO1:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 35m
1 stop
MDW11:15 pmChicago Midway
Oct 5
MDW11:50 amChicago Midway
8h 50m
1 stop
SJO7:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$473
Southwest
Oct 15
SJO9:00 amSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
13h 05m
2 stops
MDW11:05 pmChicago Midway
Oct 19
MDW11:05 amChicago Midway
9h 35m
2 stops
SJO7:40 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$478
Southwest
Dec 2
SJO2:15 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
8h 50m
1 stop
MDW11:05 pmChicago Midway
Dec 6
MDW8:40 pmChicago Midway
15h 40m
2 stops
SJO12:20 pmSan José Juan Santamaria Intl
$494

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San JoséChicago

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

SJOMDW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/19

1:19 pm-9:07 am

2 stops18h 48m

Chicago Midway

Thu 9/24

1:19 pm-11:54 am

2 stops23h 35m

$366

San JoséChicago

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

SJOMDW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 9/19

1:19 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Chicago Midway

Thu 9/24

1:19 pm-11:54 am

2 stops23h 35m

$366

San JoséChicago

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

SJOMDW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/3

2:15 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/7

5:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$473

San JoséChicago

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

SJOMDW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/30

1:40 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/5

11:50 am-7:40 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$473

San JoséChicago

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

SJOMDW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/15

9:00 am-11:05 pm

2 stops13h 05m

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/19

11:05 am-7:40 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$478

San JoséChicago

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

SJOMDW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 10/15

9:00 am-11:10 pm

2 stops13h 10m

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/19

11:50 am-7:40 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$478

San JoséChicago

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

SJOMDW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/30

1:40 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/5

7:50 am-7:40 pm

2 stops12h 50m

$478

San JoséChicago

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

SJOMDW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/9

9:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Chicago Midway

Sun 9/20

8:05 am-6:40 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$488

San JoséChicago

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

SJOMDW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 12/2

2:15 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Chicago Midway

Sun 12/6

8:40 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops15h 40m

$494
Quickest round-trip

San JoséChicago

SJO San José Juan Santamaria Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

SJOMDW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/4

2:25 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Chicago Midway

Mon 11/9

6:00 am-1:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$499

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San José and Chicago Midway Airport?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $488 to $693.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $366.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago Midway Airport?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago Midway Airport from San José, with most prices found around $358. If you are unable to visit Chicago Midway Airport during the month of November, then departing from San José during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $385.

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Fastest flight time

7h 35m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San José to Chicago Midway Airport takes 7h 35m
There are no direct flights from San José to Chicago Midway Airport. There are no popular flight routes from San José to Chicago Midway Airport.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San José to Chicago Midway Airport

  • How far is San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Chicago Midway by plane?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl and Chicago Midway are 2210.5 mi apart from one another. Typically, this will take 7h 35m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Chicago Midway Airport?

    Prices for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Chicago Midway Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport to Chicago Midway Airport?

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

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago Midway Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chicago Midway Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago Midway Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from San José to Chicago Midway Airport?

Best airlines flying from San José to Chicago Midway Airport

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SouthwestPriceFrom $390Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,218 reviews
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