San José

$125+ Cheap flights from Illinois to San José (SJO)

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ORD — SJO
nov. 19 — nov. 261
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lun. 12/27:39 pmORD - SJO
1 stop29h 22mSpirit Airlines
lun. 12/161:24 pmSJO - ORD
1 stop26h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/14$358
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lun. 12/22:42 amORD - SJO
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
lun. 12/91:49 amSJO - ORD
1 stop7h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/14$382
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/84:26 pmSTL - SJO
1 stop8h 27mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 12/141:49 amSJO - STL
1 stop13h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/12$394
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mar. 11/191:35 pmORD - SJO
1 stop10h 40mAvianca
lun. 11/252:15 amSJO - ORD
1 stop10h 00mAvianca
Deal found 11/14$401
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mié. 12/115:02 pmSTL - SJO
2 stops19h 17mMultiple Airlines
dom. 12/1512:23 pmSJO - STL
1 stop19h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/14$422
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vie. 11/151:54 pmORD - SJO
1 stop8h 02mCopa Airlines
vie. 11/228:07 amSJO - ORD
1 stop15h 14mCopa Airlines
Deal found 11/14$487
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/258:25 amMDW - SJO
1 stop25h 53mMultiple Airlines
lun. 12/301:49 amSJO - MDW
2 stops13h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/13$525
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dom. 12/86:15 amSTL - SJO
1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines
dom. 12/158:45 amSJO - STL
1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12$531
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mié. 12/115:15 amSTL - SJO
1 stop15h 35mAmerican Airlines
mié. 12/186:30 amSJO - STL
1 stop8h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/13$541
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sáb. 12/75:00 amMDW - SJO
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
sáb. 12/142:40 pmSJO - MDW
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 11/14$593
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mié. 12/49:31 amMDW - SJO
2 stops12h 22mDelta
lun. 12/92:13 pmSJO - MDW
1 stop7h 53mDelta
Deal found 11/14$631
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vie. 11/291:09 pmSTL - SJO
1 stop8h 44mDelta
mar. 12/32:12 pmSJO - STL
1 stop9h 29mDelta
Deal found 11/13$645

Find flights from Illinois to San José within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to San José 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 noviembre 14, 2024.

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St. LouisSan José

STL - SJO

STLSJO

Lambert-St Louis

mar. 1/28

3:48 pm-12:59 am

1 stop9h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 2/3

1:57 am-2:43 pm

1 stop12h 46m

$296

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 12/2

7:39 pm-1:01 am

1 stop29h 22m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 12/16

1:24 pm-4:06 pm

1 stop26h 42m

$358

ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

mié. 2/12

10:00 am-9:25 am

1 stop23h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 2/16

10:40 am-8:49 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$359

St. LouisSan José

STL - SJO

STLSJO

Lambert-St Louis

mar. 1/28

3:48 pm-12:59 am

1 stop9h 11m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

lun. 2/3

12:25 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop11h 06m

$360

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 1/26

2:35 pm-9:20 am

1 stop18h 45m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

dom. 2/2

2:15 am-12:15 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$363

St. LouisSan José

STL - SJO

STLSJO

Lambert-St Louis

lun. 2/3

7:00 am-11:09 pm

1 stop16h 09m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mar. 2/11

8:00 am-10:17 pm

1 stop14h 17m

$376

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 12/12

7:45 pm-7:15 am

3 stops35h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 12/18

1:49 am-7:51 pm

1 stop18h 02m

$384

St. LouisSan José

STL - SJO

STLSJO

Lambert-St Louis

dom. 2/2

6:15 am-1:17 pm

1 stop7h 02m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

jue. 2/6

6:30 am-2:37 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$466

ChicagoSan José

MDW - SJO

MDWSJO

Chicago Midway

mié. 2/12

10:59 am-12:59 am

2 stops14h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 2/19

2:41 pm-1:59 pm

1 stop23h 18m

$466

MolineSan José

MLI - SJO

MLISJO

Moline Quad-City

mié. 2/26

3:26 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop7h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

mié. 3/12

11:30 pm-2:18 pm

1 stop13h 48m

$488

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to San José

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Illinois to San José, San José Province in July is currently the most expensive (average of $532). 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 SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated noviembre 14, 2024.

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

Rainfall in San José by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San José by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April 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 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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. Reviews last updated noviembre 14, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Illinois to San José. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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5,045 reviews

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8.7

Entertainment

7.7

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8.3

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8.1

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7.2

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8.1

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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
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

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

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 Illinois to San José. 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 from Illinois?

    For a flight from Illinois to San José, you will be flying into 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 Illinois to San José, San José Province one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $125. Avianca flights start at $186 while deals on Frontier start at $222 one-way.

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

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $310. While the most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San José Juan Santamaria Intl) can be booked for $282 on average our data indicates $649 when flying from Illinois to San José, San José Province.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to San José 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 José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Illinois to San José, San José Province in July is currently the most expensive (average of $532). 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 9 airlines flying from Illinois to San José

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to San José. 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 noviembre 14, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$237Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$238Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$338Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$345Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Copa AirlinesCheapest$407Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$408Average$802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$479Average$600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$580Average$830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
AeromexicoCheapest$676Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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