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$112+ Cheap flights from Illinois to San Jose (SJC)

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ORD — SJC
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to San Jose

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to San Jose flight deals. Data was last updated March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$174
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$112
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$483

Good round-trip deal

$417 or less

Good one-way deal

$181 or less
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From Illinois to San Jose
One-way flight from Illinois to San Jose
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($9 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 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 March 28, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Mon 4/283:08 pmORD - SJC
1 stop24h 47mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/12:50 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop13h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/26$174
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/67:39 pmORD - SJC
1 stop25h 43mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/307:54 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop8h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$219
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.
Wed 4/237:04 amSTL - SJC
1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/302:19 pmSJC - STL
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$227
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/178:50 pmMDW - SJC
1 stop24h 32mFrontier
Sun 4/208:59 pmSJC - MDW
1 stop6h 21mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$240
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Mon 4/217:15 pmSTL - SJC
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Sat 4/266:15 amSJC - STL
1 stop8h 31mDelta
Deal found 3/26$257
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/96:40 amORD - SJC
1 stop10h 19mFrontier
Sun 4/138:59 pmSJC - ORD
1 stop5h 55mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$270
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 4/76:38 pmSTL - SJC
1 stop26h 00mFrontier
Thu 4/108:59 pmSJC - STL
1 stop18h 44mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$270
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Mon 6/165:45 amSTL - SJC
2 stops7h 45mSouthwest
Wed 6/251:00 pmSJC - STL
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 3/26$287
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/236:00 amORD - SJC
1 stop8h 01mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/308:24 amSJC - ORD
1 stop11h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/26$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 5/272:25 pmORD - SJC
1 stop9h 41mDelta
Sat 5/3111:44 amSJC - ORD
1 stop10h 15mDelta
Deal found 3/26$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 4/116:33 amPIA - SJC
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/159:47 amSJC - PIA
2 stops12h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$344
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 5/39:00 amORD - SJC
1 stop7h 46mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 5/1110:14 amSJC - ORD
1 stop9h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/27$346

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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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to San Jose that are best for you.

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Illinois

Fly to

San Jose

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/28

3:08 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop24h 47m

San Jose

Thu 5/1

2:50 pm-6:33 am

1 stop13h 43m

$174

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/6

7:39 pm-7:22 pm

1 stop25h 43m

San Jose

Wed 4/30

7:54 pm-6:33 am

1 stop8h 39m

$219

St. LouisSan Jose

STL - SJC

STLSJC

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/23

7:04 am-1:29 pm

1 stop8h 25m

San Jose

Wed 4/30

2:19 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$227

ChicagoSan Jose

MDW - SJC

MDWSJC

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/17

8:50 pm-7:22 pm

1 stop24h 32m

San Jose

Sun 4/20

8:59 pm-5:20 am

1 stop6h 21m

$240

St. LouisSan Jose

STL - SJC

STLSJC

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/21

7:15 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 39m

San Jose

Tue 4/22

6:15 am-3:06 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$257

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/9

6:40 am-2:59 pm

1 stop10h 19m

San Jose

Sun 4/13

8:59 pm-4:54 am

1 stop5h 55m

$270

St. LouisSan Jose

STL - SJC

STLSJC

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/7

6:38 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop26h 00m

San Jose

Thu 4/10

8:59 pm-5:43 pm

1 stop18h 44m

$270

St. LouisSan Jose

STL - SJC

STLSJC

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 6/16

5:45 am-11:30 am

2 stops7h 45m

San Jose

Wed 6/25

1:00 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$287

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/23

6:00 am-12:01 pm

1 stop8h 01m

San Jose

Wed 4/30

8:24 am-9:59 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$294

ChicagoSan Jose

ORD - SJC

ORDSJC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/27

2:25 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop9h 41m

San Jose

Sat 5/31

11:44 am-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$305

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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 $363). 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 March 28, 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 March 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines 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.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

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  • 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 Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $112. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Southwest, 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?

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

    On average you can expect to pay $466 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 $170.

  • 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 $363). 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$90Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$133Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$140Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$307Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$353Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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