Illinois

$159+ Cheap flights from San José (SJO) to Illinois

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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — ORD
Nov 19 — Nov 261
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from San José to Illinois with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go
Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”
2. Select your favorite providers
We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.
3. Compare prices and book
Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from San José to Illinois

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San José (SJO) to Illinois (USIL). 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.

Find flight deals from San José to Illinois

Cheapest flights from San José to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San José to Illinois. 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 eDestinos 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/251:29 pmSJO - STL
1 stop25h 52mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/85:05 pmSTL - SJO
1 stop18h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$399
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/248:45 amSJO - STL
1 stop8h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/15:30 pmSTL - SJO
2 stops28h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/14$433
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.
Fri 11/221:31 pmSJO - STL
1 stop26h 55mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/35:21 pmSTL - SJO
1 stop7h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/14$457
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
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/245:20 pmSJO - MDW
2 stops15h 01mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/316:49 pmMDW - SJO
1 stop16h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/14$478
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/247:05 amSJO - STL
1 stop9h 07mDelta
Thu 1/23:24 pmSTL - SJO
1 stop6h 31mDelta
Deal found 11/14$571
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/232:40 pmSJO - MDW
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Sat 11/309:30 amMDW - SJO
1 stop11h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 11/13$574
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/77:00 amSJO - MDW
2 stops10h 01mDelta
Thu 2/271:05 pmMDW - SJO
1 stop9h 21mDelta
Deal found 11/13$628

Find flights from San José to Illinois within your budget

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

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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 JoséSt. Louis

SJO - STL

SJOSTL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/19

2:41 pm-7:07 am

1 stop16h 26m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/4

7:27 pm-12:33 pm

1 stop17h 06m

$343

San JoséSt. Louis

SJO - STL

SJOSTL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 1/24

12:25 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop11h 06m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 1/28

3:48 pm-12:59 am

1 stop9h 11m

$344

San JoséSt. Louis

SJO - STL

SJOSTL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/15

2:19 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 1/20

12:52 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$365

San JoséSt. Louis

SJO - STL

SJOSTL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/20

6:00 am-4:33 pm

1 stop10h 33m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/4

10:49 am-11:20 pm

1 stop12h 31m

$374

San JoséSt. Louis

SJO - STL

SJOSTL

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/26

11:28 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops16h 12m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 3/12

6:15 am-8:55 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$375

San JoséChicago

SJO - MDW

SJOMDW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 1/12

1:57 am-10:45 pm

2 stops20h 48m

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/20

7:45 am-12:26 pm

1 stop28h 41m

$454

San JoséChicago

SJO - MDW

SJOMDW

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 3/4

9:55 am-6:50 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/11

12:30 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$543

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 11/13

Showing 1-10 of 31 results
1
2
3
4

Best time to book a flight from San José to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from San José with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights from San José to Illinois

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Illinois?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Illinois (average of $232). Flying from San José, San José Province to Illinois 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 IL?

Find hourly flight availability from San José to Illinois. 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.

When flying from San José, San José Province 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.

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois 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 Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, 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 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 November 14, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and Delta from San José to Illinois have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

8.0
Very good
8,788 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

8.0
Very good
9,439 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

7.8
Good
1,809 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

7.5
Good
2,018 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,045 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San José to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San José to Illinois?

    For a flight from San José to Illinois, you will be flying from Juan Santamaria Intl. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is just 8.8 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San José, San José Province to Illinois one-way?

    $159 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Avianca, with prices starting from $172 and $242, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San José, San José Province to Illinois?

  • What are the cheapest flights from San José, San José Province to Illinois?

    The cheapest flight price from San José, San José Province to Illinois 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 Illinois that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San José to Illinois?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San José to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San José 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San José, San José Province to Illinois?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San José, San José Province to Illinois (average of $232). Flying from San José, San José Province to Illinois 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for San José to Illinois

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top 6 airlines flying from San José to Illinois

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San José 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 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%
American AirlinesCheapest$340Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$393Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$521Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$567Average$666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.