Cheap Flights from ORD to SJC: When to Fly from Chicago to San Jose

 

The cheapest times to fly from ORD to SJC are

• January 8th to March 18th
• August 13th to November 11th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from ORD to SJC is late January and early February. Prices can be as high as $759 for Sunday flights during late July, or as low as $258 for Tuesday flights around late January and early February.

 

When to Fly to San Jose

Flying from Chicago, IL (ORD) to San Jose, CA (SJC) will usually cost between $269 to $450 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January and early February with an average ticket price of $280. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late July, with an average price of $439. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $159 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $315 can be considered a good price for a round-trip ORD to SJC flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the ORD to SJC route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the ORD to SJC flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Chicago. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.11, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $64 (18%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $295. Return trip prices are from the SJC to ORD flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from ORD to SJC can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 4 hour 16 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from ORD to SJC while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from ORD to SJC? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 9 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, Emirates, Frontier, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Singapore Airlines, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Chicago O’Hare International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1824 miles or 2935 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from ORD to SJC?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop ORD to SJC flight is about 4 hour 16 minutes.

How many flights go between Chicago, IL and San Jose, CA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 53 available flights from ORD to SJC.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from ORD to SJC tend to depart later than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 37% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 12% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave SJC heading for ORD about 20 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in San Jose, CA is about 12 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• American: 16 minutes late
• United: 27 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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