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$96+ Cheap flights from Illinois to San Jose (SJC)

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 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SJC
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to San Jose

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Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$201
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$96
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$394

Good round-trip deal

$371 or less

Good one-way deal

$200 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/19:55 pmSTL - SJC
1 stop22h 46mFrontier
Sun 5/412:20 pmSJC - STL
1 stop18h 49mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$201
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 5/98:37 amORD - SJC
2 stops27h 28mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/114:33 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop10h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/17$248
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/135:15 pmMLI - SJC
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Sat 5/1712:26 pmSJC - MLI
1 stop8h 31mDelta
Deal found 4/15$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 6/145:23 pmSTL - SJC
1 stop7h 32mDelta
Sun 6/2210:25 pmSJC - STL
1 stop7h 58mDelta
Deal found 4/17$257
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/166:45 amMDW - SJC
1 stop10h 14mFrontier
Sat 4/192:40 pmSJC - MDW
1 stop7h 41mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$261
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/315:19 amSTL - SJC
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/412:48 pmSJC - STL
2 stops9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$262
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2011:50 amORD - SJC
1 stop13h 39mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/2212:16 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop9h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$265
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 6/213:25 pmSTL - SJC
1 stop9h 25mSouthwest
Sun 6/294:50 pmSJC - STL
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$278
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 6/16:00 amORD - SJC
1 stop7h 18mFrontier
Sun 6/812:13 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop9h 46mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$282
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Wed 5/287:00 amORD - SJC
1 stop11h 29mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/32:53 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop7h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/16$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Wed 5/217:15 amORD - SJC
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Sun 5/259:00 amSJC - ORD
2 stops10h 40mDelta
Deal found 4/17$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Mon 5/127:55 pmORD - SJC
Nonstop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/136:20 amSJC - ORD
Nonstop4h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$331

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to San Jose 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to San Jose that are best for you.

Fly from

Illinois

Fly to

San Jose

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisSan Jose

STL - SJC

STLSJC

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/1

9:55 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop22h 46m

San Jose

Sun 5/4

12:20 pm-9:09 am

1 stop18h 49m

$201

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/9

8:37 am-10:05 am

2 stops27h 28m

San Jose

Sun 5/11

4:33 pm-5:25 am

1 stop10h 52m

$248

MolineSan Jose

MLI - SJC

MLISJC

Moline Quad-City

Tue 5/13

5:15 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San Jose

Sat 5/17

12:26 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$257

St. LouisSan Jose

STL - SJC

STLSJC

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 6/14

5:23 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 32m

San Jose

Sun 6/22

10:25 pm-8:23 am

1 stop7h 58m

$257

St. LouisSan Jose

STL - SJC

STLSJC

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/31

5:19 am-11:15 am

1 stop7h 56m

San Jose

Wed 6/4

12:48 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops9h 03m

$262

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/20

11:50 am-11:29 pm

1 stop13h 39m

San Jose

Thu 5/22

12:16 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop9h 36m

$265

St. LouisSan Jose

STL - SJC

STLSJC

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 6/21

3:25 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop9h 25m

San Jose

Sun 6/29

4:50 pm-1:40 am

1 stop6h 50m

$278

ChicagoSan Jose

MDW - SJC

MDWSJC

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/26

6:25 am-1:43 pm

1 stop9h 18m

San Jose

Sun 6/1

2:30 pm-2:56 pm

1 stop22h 26m

$281

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/1

6:00 am-11:18 am

1 stop7h 18m

San Jose

Sun 6/8

12:13 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$282

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/28

7:00 am-4:29 pm

1 stop11h 29m

San Jose

Tue 6/3

2:53 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$289

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to San Jose

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to San Jose

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Illinois to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 IL to SJC?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to San Jose. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to San Jose as you normally would.

Rainfall in San Jose by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Jose ranges from 0.0 - 3.1 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Jose when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Jose by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Jose, 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. 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 San Jose. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Illinois to San Jose. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,382 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,882 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to San Jose. 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 into for flights to San Jose from Illinois?

    For a flight from Illinois to San Jose, you will be flying into San Jose. San Jose (SJC) is just 2.9 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to San Jose one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $96. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Illinois to San Jose for a low price.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Illinois to San Jose are Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Jose, Chicago Midway - San Jose and Lambert-St Louis - San Jose.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $364 for a flight from Illinois to San Jose. The cheapest flight overall is $169 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Jose) is currently priced at $172.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to San Jose that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to San Jose 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 Illinois to San Jose?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Illinois to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $362). 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 Illinois to San Jose

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to San Jose. 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$90Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$133Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$140Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$274Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$307Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$353Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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