The straight-line distance from San Jose to Chicago is 1836.7 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 4h 05m.
Prices for flights from San Jose Airport to Chicago are updated daily.
As of December 2024, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from San Jose Airport to Chicago.
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Jose Airport to Chicago.
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chicago. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
Based on momondo bookings for flights between San Jose and Chicago, the leading plane model is Boeing 777, making up 10.08% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 9.67%, Airbus A319 with 9.13%, and Airbus A321neo with 8.58%.
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from San Jose to Chicago is United Airlines, representing 50% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Spirit Airlines at 19%, Frontier at 12%, and Southwest at 6%.
Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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Alaska Airlines | PriceFrom $100 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 9,549 reviews | ||
Frontier | PriceFrom $106 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.1 3,469 reviews | ||
Spirit Airlines | PriceFrom $134 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.3 8,113 reviews | ||
United Airlines | PriceFrom $203 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 9,022 reviews | ||
Delta | PriceFrom $236 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 8,594 reviews | ||
American Airlines | PriceFrom $279 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews | ||
Southwest | PriceFrom $367 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.1 4,780 reviews |
Southwest operates around 9 flights from San Jose to Chicago every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $549, but momondo users have found Southwest deals from San Jose to Chicago from as low as $367 round-trip. Southwest has been scored 8.1/10 in 4,780 reviews.
The best United Airlines deal for San Jose to Chicago flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was $203, round-trip. It should be noted that an average United Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $516 round-trip. United Airlines operates 5 flights out of San Jose into Chicago in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 9,028 United Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 7.4/10.
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