San Jose to Chicago flights
The cheapest round trip we found from San Jose to Chicago is $146 (Dec 7 – 14, Nonstop), 59% below the usual $360.
SJC to CHI · Round trip · Economy · Prices per person in USD · Price found (2 days ago)
Cheapest found
Cheapest round trip by month
Lowest fare found per departure month| Month | Cheapest round trip |
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| November 2026 | $273 |
| December 2026 | $146 (cheapest month) |
| January 2027 | $360 |
| February 2027 | No fares found yet |
| March 2027 | $369 |
| April 2027 | $369 |
Cheapest dates in the next 4 months
Round trip, per person-
Dec 7 – 14 7 nights · leave Mon$146 −59% vs usual$146 −59% vs usual Book
Southwest Airlines Nonstop · 4h 05m -
Jan 6 – 12, 2027 6 nights · leave Wed$360$360 Book
Southwest Airlines Nonstop · 4h 05m
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Nov 6 – 8 2 nights · leave Fri$451 +25% vs usual$451 +25% vs usual Book
Frontier Airlines 1 stop · 5h 17m -
Dec 19 – Jan 3, 2027 15 nights · leave Sat$653 +81% vs usual$653 +81% vs usual Book
American Airlines 1 stop · 5h 27m
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San Jose to Chicago: questions
How much does a flight from San Jose to Chicago cost?
The cheapest round trip we have found right now is $146, leaving December 7 and returning December 14. The usual price on this route is about $360, so this fare is 59% less. Prices are per person, economy, in USD.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Chicago?
December 2026, with round trips from $146. The most expensive month in our data is March (from $369). Based on the 5 months ahead we have prices for.
Which airports do San Jose to Chicago flights use?
San Jose airports include Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International (SJC). Chicago airports include O'Hare International (ORD), Chicago Midway International (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International (RFD). The prices on this page cover every airport in both cities (SJC and CHI are the city codes).
About this route
We track round-trip economy fares from San Jose (United States) to Chicago (United States) using Travelpayouts / Aviasales data. The cheapest round trip we've found is $146, departing December 7 and returning December 14 on a nonstop flight, about 59% below the usual $360. The cheapest month to fly in our data is December, from $146. Prices are per person and were correct when found; the final price is set by the airline or booking site when you book.