Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to Illinois from $73

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SJC — ORD
jun. 11 — jun. 181

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 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on junio 6, 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.
mar. 7/26:00 amSJC - ORD
1 stop17h 05mSpirit Airlines
mar. 7/169:49 amORD - SJC
1 stop10h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$177
mié. 6/263:32 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop12h 17mSpirit Airlines
mar. 7/167:01 amORD - SJC
1 stop11h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$181
mar. 6/256:00 amSJC - ORD
1 stop17h 05mSpirit Airlines
lun. 8/2611:10 pmORD - SJC
1 stop14h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/4$182
mar. 7/96:00 amSJC - ORD
1 stop17h 05mSpirit Airlines
mar. 7/169:49 amORD - SJC
1 stop10h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$183
mar. 6/253:32 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop7h 33mSpirit Airlines
lun. 8/269:04 pmORD - SJC
2 stops17h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/4$187
mar. 6/253:32 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop7h 33mMultiple Airlines
dom. 8/257:30 pmORD - SJC
1 stop23h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$188
lun. 6/249:12 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop7h 24mSpirit Airlines
mar. 6/2510:01 pmORD - SJC
1 stop12h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$190
lun. 6/249:12 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop7h 24mMultiple Airlines
vie. 8/236:48 pmORD - SJC
1 stop16h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$191
mié. 6/263:32 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop12h 17mSpirit Airlines
lun. 7/158:34 pmORD - SJC
1 stop20h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/4$193

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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated junio 6, 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.
mar. 9/311:30 amSJC - STL
1 stop20h 07mFrontier
sáb. 9/77:29 pmSTL - SJC
1 stop23h 22mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$141
mar. 8/275:18 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop10h 54mSpirit Airlines
mié. 9/48:37 amORD - SJC
1 stop9h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$174
mar. 7/26:00 amSJC - ORD
1 stop17h 05mSpirit Airlines
mar. 7/169:49 amORD - SJC
1 stop10h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$177
vie. 8/2311:30 amSJC - ORD
1 stop11h 33mFrontier
mar. 8/277:30 pmORD - SJC
1 stop23h 21mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$179
sáb. 8/1711:31 amSJC - ORD
1 stop10h 40mFrontier
mar. 8/208:00 amORD - SJC
1 stop11h 45mFrontier
Deal found 6/6$180
mié. 6/263:32 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop12h 17mSpirit Airlines
mar. 7/167:01 amORD - SJC
1 stop11h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$181
mar. 6/256:00 amSJC - ORD
1 stop17h 05mSpirit Airlines
lun. 8/2611:10 pmORD - SJC
1 stop14h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/4$182
mar. 7/96:00 amSJC - ORD
1 stop17h 05mSpirit Airlines
mar. 7/169:49 amORD - SJC
1 stop10h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$183
mar. 6/253:32 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop7h 33mSpirit Airlines
lun. 8/269:04 pmORD - SJC
2 stops17h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/4$187

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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated junio 6, 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.
mié. 6/127:00 amSJC - ORD
3 stops21h 00mSpirit Airlines
mar. 6/1810:01 pmORD - SJC
1 stop12h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$232
mié. 6/127:00 amSJC - ORD
3 stops21h 00mSpirit Airlines
lun. 7/18:26 pmORD - SJC
3 stops29h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/4$247
mié. 6/1210:19 amSJC - ORD
1 stop17h 41mSpirit Airlines
lun. 7/18:26 pmORD - SJC
2 stops25h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/4$248
mié. 6/126:00 amSJC - RFD
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
mié. 7/173:40 pmRFD - SJC
1 stop8h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$254
mié. 6/127:00 amSJC - ORD
3 stops21h 00mSpirit Airlines
lun. 7/112:32 pmORD - SJC
1 stop10h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/4$255
mié. 6/1210:19 amSJC - ORD
1 stop17h 41mSpirit Airlines
lun. 7/18:26 pmORD - SJC
1 stop20h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/4$256
mié. 6/126:00 amSJC - RFD
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
mié. 6/193:40 pmRFD - SJC
1 stop6h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$257
mié. 6/127:00 amSJC - ORD
3 stops21h 00mSpirit Airlines
mar. 6/182:57 pmORD - SJC
2 stops19h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$258
mié. 6/127:00 amSJC - ORD
3 stops21h 00mSpirit Airlines
mar. 6/189:19 amORD - SJC
3 stops27h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$280

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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated junio 6, 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.
mar. 6/259:13 pmSJC - STL
1 stop13h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$73
sáb. 8/3110:20 pmSJC - STL
1 stop9h 58mFrontier
Deal found 6/4$76
dom. 8/2510:20 pmSJC - STL
1 stop9h 58mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$81
mié. 6/263:32 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop12h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$88
vie. 8/2310:20 pmSJC - MDW
1 stop6h 13mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$90
sáb. 9/2112:58 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop10h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$93
mar. 6/259:13 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop7h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$95
sáb. 7/136:10 amSJC - RFD
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$96
vie. 8/2311:30 amSJC - ORD
1 stop11h 33mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated junio 6, 2024.

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San JoseLambert-St Louis

SJC - STL

SJCSTL

San Jose

mar. 9/3

1 stop20h 07m

Lambert-St Louis

sáb. 9/7

1 stop23h 22m

$141

San JoseChicago Midway

SJC - MDW

SJCMDW

San Jose

jue. 9/5

1 stop6h 13m

Chicago Midway

vie. 9/13

1 stop8h 34m

$180

San JoseChicago Midway

SJC - MDW

SJCMDW

San Jose

vie. 9/13

1 stop6h 13m

Chicago Midway

dom. 9/15

1 stop20h 51m

$182

San JoseChicago O'Hare Intl

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

lun. 7/15

1 stop10h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 7/17

1 stop11h 03m

$202

San JoseChicago O'Hare Intl

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

sáb. 6/22

1 stop7h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 8/23

1 stop16h 23m

$226

San JoseLambert-St Louis

SJC - STL

SJCSTL

San Jose

jue. 10/31

1 stop7h 03m

Lambert-St Louis

lun. 11/4

1 stop8h 12m

$242

San JoseLambert-St Louis

SJC - STL

SJCSTL

San Jose

mar. 8/6

1 stop5h 55m

Lambert-St Louis

mié. 8/7

1 stop8h 23m

$246

San JoseLambert-St Louis

SJC - STL

SJCSTL

San Jose

mié. 7/10

1 stop8h 40m

Lambert-St Louis

mar. 7/16

2 stops10h 07m

$327

San JoseChicago O'Hare Intl

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

lun. 9/2

1 stop13h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 9/11

1 stop10h 41m

$359

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Deals found on 6/5

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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 junio 6, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Jose to Illinois, such as Spirit Airlines, Delta 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
5,918 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

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
5,918 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,918 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

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

8.1
Very good
9,222 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,918 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

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

8.0
Very good
10,368 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,918 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

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

7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,918 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

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

7.3
Good
14,227 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,918 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.3

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

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  • 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 Frontier for just $141, but on average you can expect to pay $201.

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Jose to Illinois for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Jose to Illinois under $400. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Jose to Illinois is less than $395.

  • 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 days are nonstop flights available from San Jose to Illinois?

    Days when nonstop flights are available for this flight are: Thursday, Saturday.

  • How many flights depart from San Jose to Illinois on average per day?

    2 flight departures from San Jose to Illinois per day on average.
    Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 50% of flight departures
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 50% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from San Jose to Illinois?

    Frontier and Spirit Airlines can get you from San Jose to Illinois in just under 10h 53m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 14m. The distance from San Jose to Illinois is about 1835 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 Spirit Airlines ($73), Frontier ($76), and American Airlines ($123).

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

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

    While on average a flight from San Jose to Illinois is generally $932, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $140. When looking at the most popular route, (San Jose - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $159 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 6/6.

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

  • 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 $324). 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated junio 6, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$61Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$100Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$151Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$203Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$251Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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Hourly flight availability from San Jose to Illinois

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21%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
6%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
6%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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