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$109+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) to Illinois

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SJC — ORD
Mar 31 — Apr 71
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Jose to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated March 26, 2025.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$217
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$109
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$482

Good round-trip deal

$402 or less

Good one-way deal

$173 or less
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From San Jose to Illinois
One-way flight from San Jose to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/196:10 amSJC - STL
1 stop7h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/265:26 amSTL - SJC
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$217
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/202:50 pmSJC - ORD
2 stops31h 41mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/233:32 pmORD - SJC
2 stops17h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/25$230
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/97:54 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop8h 39mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/166:40 amORD - SJC
1 stop10h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$247
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/291:00 pmSJC - STL
1 stop8h 56mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 11/47:00 amSTL - SJC
1 stop9h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/25$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/265:45 amSJC - STL
1 stop5h 43mDelta
Sat 5/35:00 pmSTL - SJC
1 stop7h 11mDelta
Deal found 3/24$257
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/152:04 pmSJC - MDW
1 stop13h 19mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/188:50 pmMDW - SJC
1 stop16h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$271
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/78:12 pmSJC - MDW
1 stop7h 11mFrontier
Fri 4/186:45 amMDW - SJC
1 stop10h 14mFrontier
Deal found 3/24$278
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/164:03 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop6h 34mFrontier
Sat 4/196:45 amORD - SJC
1 stop9h 05mFrontier
Deal found 3/25$278
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Sat 4/52:40 pmSJC - STL
1 stop18h 57mFrontier
Mon 4/76:38 pmSTL - SJC
1 stop26h 00mFrontier
Deal found 3/24$280
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/126:10 amSJC - MLI
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/193:24 pmMLI - SJC
2 stops9h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$289
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/298:24 amSJC - ORD
1 stop19h 41mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/79:00 amORD - SJC
1 stop9h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/24$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/1511:45 amSJC - ORD
1 stop10h 14mDelta
Tue 4/227:50 amORD - SJC
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Deal found 3/24$295

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Illinois that are best for you.

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San Jose

Fly to

Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoseSt. Louis

SJC - STL

SJCSTL

San Jose

Sat 4/19

6:10 am-3:13 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 4/26

5:26 am-11:24 am

1 stop7h 58m

$217

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Sun 4/20

2:50 pm-12:31 am

2 stops31h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/23

3:32 pm-7:29 am

2 stops17h 57m

$230

San JoseChicago

SJC - RFD

SJCRFD

San Jose

Wed 4/2

7:54 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop22h 57m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 4/6

9:41 pm-6:59 pm

1 stop23h 18m

$244

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Wed 4/9

7:54 pm-6:33 am

1 stop8h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/16

6:40 am-2:59 pm

1 stop10h 19m

$247

San JoseSt. Louis

SJC - STL

SJCSTL

San Jose

Sat 4/26

5:45 am-1:28 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/3

5:00 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$257

San JoseChicago

SJC - MDW

SJCMDW

San Jose

Tue 4/15

2:04 pm-5:23 am

1 stop13h 19m

Chicago Midway

Fri 4/18

8:50 pm-11:13 am

1 stop16h 23m

$271

San JoseChicago

SJC - MDW

SJCMDW

San Jose

Thu 4/10

8:59 pm-5:23 am

1 stop6h 24m

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/19

6:45 am-1:50 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$278

San JoseSt. Louis

SJC - STL

SJCSTL

San Jose

Sat 4/5

2:40 pm-11:37 am

1 stop18h 57m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/7

6:38 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$280

San JoseChicago

SJC - ORD

SJCORD

San Jose

Mon 4/7

8:12 pm-5:08 am

1 stop6h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/14

8:01 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop24h 37m

$280

San JoseMoline

SJC - MLI

SJCMLI

San Jose

Sat 4/12

6:10 am-2:51 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 4/19

3:24 pm-10:47 pm

2 stops9h 23m

$289

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Best time to book a flight from San Jose to Illinois

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to Illinois?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from San Jose to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 SJC to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 March 26, 2025.

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.

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 March 26, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Jose to Illinois, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Jose 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 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.

  • 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 American Airlines ($109), Hawaiian Airlines ($113), and Spirit 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 $908, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $176. When looking at the most popular route, (San Jose - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $149 for that flight.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from San Jose to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 7 airlines flying from San Jose to Illinois

Discover the top 7 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$98Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$134Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$203Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$234Average$480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$370Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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