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$90+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to San José del Cabo (SJD)

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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SJD
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to San José del Cabo Los Cabos are usually found in September or July, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to San José del Cabo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to San José del Cabo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Tue 12/910:04 amORD - SJD
Nonstop4h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/131:40 pmSJD - ORD
Nonstop4h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/99:03 amORD - SJD
Nonstop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/1212:50 pmSJD - ORD
Nonstop4h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$404
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/95:30 amORD - SJD
1 stop7h 40mDelta
Fri 12/129:32 amSJD - ORD
1 stop12h 09mDelta
Deal found 12/1$408
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sun 12/147:15 amORD - SJD
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/232:31 pmSJD - ORD
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$411
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/175:30 amORD - SJD
1 stop7h 40mDelta
Wed 12/246:04 amSJD - ORD
2 stops14h 32mDelta
Deal found 12/4$418
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sun 12/145:10 amMDW - SJD
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Tue 12/2311:50 amSJD - MDW
2 stops8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/2$418
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/316:35 amORD - SJD
1 stop6h 59mDelta
Fri 1/91:45 pmSJD - ORD
1 stop9h 14mDelta
Deal found 12/2$423
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/316:35 amORD - SJD
1 stop6h 59mDelta
Wed 1/712:37 pmSJD - ORD
2 stops19h 06mDelta
Deal found 12/2$428
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sun 12/148:59 pmORD - SJD
1 stop16h 40mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/237:15 pmSJD - ORD
2 stops23h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/2$438
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Sun 12/215:49 amORD - SJD
1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/2512:50 pmSJD - ORD
Nonstop4h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$443
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/1710:04 amORD - SJD
Nonstop4h 56mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/242:48 pmSJD - ORD
Nonstop4h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$444
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/97:10 amORD - SJD
1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/1112:50 pmSJD - ORD
Nonstop4h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$448

Find flight deals from Chicago to San José del Cabo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to San José del Cabo (SJD). 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 December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$372
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One-way from

$90
(Gotogate)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$746

Good round-trip deal

$494 or less

Good one-way deal

$183 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to San José del Cabo 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 December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to San José del Cabo that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Price

ChicagoSan José del Cabo

ORD - SJD

ORDSJD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/6

8:58 pm-1:06 pm

1 stop17h 08m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Mon 1/12

11:42 am-2:29 pm

1 stop25h 47m

$385

ChicagoSan José del Cabo

ORD - SJD

ORDSJD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

8:20 am-12:41 pm

1 stop29h 21m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Tue 2/24

12:21 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 38m

$387

ChicagoSan José del Cabo

ORD - SJD

ORDSJD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/26

3:44 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops21h 31m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Thu 1/29

11:42 am-11:37 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$395

ChicagoSan José del Cabo

ORD - SJD

ORDSJD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/6

8:00 am-6:49 pm

2 stops11h 49m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Tue 1/13

11:42 am-11:37 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$399

ChicagoSan José del Cabo

ORD - SJD

ORDSJD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

3:44 pm-11:32 am

2 stops20h 48m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Fri 1/30

3:42 pm-2:29 pm

2 stops21h 47m

$401

ChicagoSan José del Cabo

ORD - SJD

ORDSJD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

9:00 am-1:06 pm

1 stop29h 06m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Sun 1/25

11:42 am-2:29 pm

1 stop25h 47m

$404

ChicagoSan José del Cabo

ORD - SJD

ORDSJD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/26

9:00 am-1:06 pm

1 stop29h 06m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Fri 1/30

11:42 am-2:29 pm

1 stop25h 47m

$406

ChicagoSan José del Cabo

ORD - SJD

ORDSJD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/27

3:07 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops24h 28m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Mon 3/2

1:24 pm-2:58 pm

2 stops24h 34m

$406

ChicagoSan José del Cabo

ORD - SJD

ORDSJD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/8

9:00 am-1:06 pm

1 stop29h 06m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Thu 1/15

11:42 am-11:37 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$408

ChicagoSan José del Cabo

ORD - SJD

ORDSJD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

3:44 pm-1:06 pm

1 stop22h 22m

San José del Cabo Los Cabos

Sun 2/1

11:42 am-2:29 pm

1 stop25h 47m

$414

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to San José del Cabo in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Chicago-San José del Cabo flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-San José del Cabo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-San José del Cabo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-San José del Cabo flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Chicago-San José del Cabo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to San José del Cabo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José del Cabo from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to San José del Cabo

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to San José del Cabo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to San José del Cabo. Price data was last updated on November 28, 2025.

Booking 31 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to San José del Cabo. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to San José del Cabo?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to San José del Cabo (average of $124). Flying from Chicago to San José del Cabo in October is currently the most expensive (average of $392). 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 CHI to SJD?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to San José del Cabo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to San José del Cabo at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 56% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to San José del Cabo

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to San José del Cabo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to SJD are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to San José del Cabo?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to San José del Cabo?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to San José del Cabo chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Guadalajara (GDL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 45% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to San José del Cabo on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to San José del Cabo?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to San José del Cabo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Monterrey (MTY) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $318.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to San José del Cabo?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to San José del Cabo, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Houston (IAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 30m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to San José del Cabo?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to San José del Cabo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Houston (IAH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 09m.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José del Cabo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José del Cabo. 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 José del Cabo. Reviews last updated December 4, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago to San José del Cabo to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,045 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Viva
7.0
Good
791 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Volaris
6.7
Okay
1,155 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,251 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to San José del Cabo. 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 José del Cabo from Chicago?

    If you book a flight to San José del Cabo from Chicago, you will be flying to Los Cabos, which is the city’s only airport. San José del Cabo Los Cabos (SJD) is located 6.6 mi from the center of San José del Cabo. There are 3 flights from Chicago to Los Cabos per day from 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to San José del Cabo?

    Alaska Airlines and Delta can get you from Chicago to San José del Cabo in just under 11h 43m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1804 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to San José del Cabo round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to San José del Cabo is Viva. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $266 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Volaris, starting at $278 and $289 round-trip. Viva is 55% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to San José del Cabo one-way?

    $88 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Viva. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Volaris and American Airlines, with prices starting from $158 and $178, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to San José del Cabo?

    Before booking your flight to San José del Cabo from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (90%), American Airlines (87%), Emirates( 80%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to San José del Cabo?

    While on average a flight from Chicago to San José del Cabo is generally $783, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $162. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San José del Cabo Los Cabos), you can expect to pay $270 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to San José del Cabo that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to San José del Cabo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to San José del Cabo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to San José del Cabo 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 Chicago to San José del Cabo?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to San José del Cabo (average of $124). Flying from Chicago to San José del Cabo in October is currently the most expensive (average of $392). 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 Chicago to San José del Cabo

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to San José del Cabo. 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VivaCheapest$266Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
VolarisCheapest$289Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$356Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$417Average$613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$419Average$656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$545Average$707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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