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$159+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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SJO — ORD
Nov 19 — Nov 261
1 adult
Tue 11/19
Tue 11/26
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The best prices from San José Juan Santamaria Intl to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in January or August, booked 29 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San José to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 14, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

June

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January

Round-trip from

$269
(OneTravel)

One-way from

$159
(Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest flights from San José to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 14, 2024.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/231:49 amSJO - ORD
2 stops12h 47mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/3112:09 pmORD - SJO
1 stop12h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/14$316
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/243:32 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop9h 30mVolaris
Mon 12/302:42 amORD - SJO
1 stop20h 30mVolaris
Deal found 11/12$325
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/243:32 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop9h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/15:00 amORD - SJO
1 stop7h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/14$326
This Copa Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Copa Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/142:27 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop8h 54mCopa Airlines
Fri 11/151:54 pmORD - SJO
1 stop18h 14mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/14$351
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/162:15 amSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 00mAvianca
Tue 11/191:35 pmORD - SJO
1 stop19h 45mAvianca
Deal found 11/13$461

Find flights from San José to O'Hare Intl within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San José to O'Hare Intl 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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.

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San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 12/23

1:49 am-2:36 pm

2 stops12h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/31

12:09 pm-12:54 am

1 stop12h 45m

$316

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/24

3:32 pm-1:02 am

1 stop9h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/30

2:42 am-11:12 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$325

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/24

3:32 pm-1:02 am

1 stop9h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/1

5:00 am-12:24 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$326

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/29

1:41 pm-10:21 pm

3 stops31h 40m

$183

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 11/19

3:31 pm-1:02 am

1 stop9h 31m

$194

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/8

6:10 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$242

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/28

11:54 pm-10:50 am

1 stop10h 56m

$251

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/24

2:05 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

$335

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/12

6:12 pm-1:22 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$337

San JoséChicago

SJO - ORD

SJOORD

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 12/1

2:53 pm-4:37 am

1 stop13h 44m

$384

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San José, San José Province-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San José, San José Province-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San José, San José Province-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San José, San José Province-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from San José to O'Hare Intl

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San José to O'Hare Intl including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San José, San José Province to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San José to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on November 8, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San José, San José Province to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 29 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $232). Flying from San José, San José Province to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SJO to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 14, 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San José, San José Province to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 31% on airfare.

Rainfall in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. 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 O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated November 14, 2024.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,439 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,439 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,439 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,788 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,439 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Copa Airlines
7.8
Good
1,809 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,439 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

JetBlue
7.5
Good
3,447 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,439 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
2,018 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,439 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Service was good. We pre-ordered a snack but never made it to us.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San José to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San José to Chicago O'Hare Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl from Juan Santamaria Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights from the San José airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl. It is only a 8.8 mi journey to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) from San José’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San José, San José Province to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $278, was found to be the cheapest airline from San José, San José Province to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Volaris. Spirit Airlines is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José, San José Province to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San José, San José Province to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are Spirit Airlines ($159), Avianca ($242), and JetBlue ($251).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José, San José Province to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from San José, San José Province to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is $215. On average you can expect to pay $1,044. The most popular route, (San José Juan Santamaria Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $278.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San José to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San José to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to O'Hare Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San José to O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José to O'Hare Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $232). Flying from San José, San José Province to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 José to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San José to O'Hare Intl. 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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$205Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$262Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$393Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$484Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$521Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$567Average$666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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