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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José from £159

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 28/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SJO
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to San José (SJO). 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£265

One-way from

£159

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£504
3/5-17/5
  • 3/5-17/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 12m total
  • Chicago to San José
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JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 28/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 04m total
  • Chicago to San José
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£51 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Sat 3/505:10ORD - SJO
1 stop7h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/513:24SJO - ORD
1 stop8h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£265
Mon 31/321:08ORD - SJO
1 stop14h 42mSpirit Airlines
Mon 7/400:50SJO - ORD
1 stop7h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 19/2£265
Fri 28/211:44ORD - SJO
1 stop10h 04mJetBlue
Tue 4/323:44SJO - ORD
1 stop10h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 19/2£341
Mon 24/206:55ORD - SJO
1 stop9h 01mCopa Airlines
Mon 3/315:06SJO - ORD
1 stop8h 21mCopa Airlines
Deal found 20/2£345
Sat 1/307:35ORD - SJO
1 stop13h 04mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/314:05SJO - ORD
Nonstop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2£347
Mon 17/314:35ORD - SJO
1 stop10h 40mAvianca
Sun 23/316:55SJO - ORD
1 stop19h 20mAvianca
Deal found 20/2£372
Mon 1/1213:16ORD - SJO
1 stop8h 59mDelta
Sat 6/1207:00SJO - ORD
1 stop12h 03mDelta
Deal found 21/2£418
Mon 24/207:30ORD - SJO
2 stops13h 10mSouthwest
Mon 3/309:55SJO - ORD
2 stops11h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 20/2£423
Mon 24/319:16ORD - SJO
2 stops29h 56mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/601:06SJO - ORD
2 stops21h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/2£513

Find flights from O'Hare Intl to San José within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

O'Hare Intl

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San José

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/5

05:10-11:18

1 stop7h 08m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 17/5

13:24-22:28

1 stop8h 04m

£265

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 31/3

21:08-10:50

1 stop14h 42m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/4

00:50-09:45

1 stop7h 55m

£265

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 20/3

11:44-20:48

1 stop10h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 28/3

22:59-10:47

1 stop10h 48m

£341

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 15/3

15:09-07:34

1 stop17h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 20/3

05:51-00:27

1 stop17h 36m

£345

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 17/3

14:35-00:15

1 stop10h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 23/3

16:55-13:15

1 stop19h 20m

£372

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/3

10:35-20:39

1 stop10h 04m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 9/3

13:05-19:30

Nonstop5h 25m

£410

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 13/3

10:25-21:24

2 stops11h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 18/3

07:00-20:44

2 stops12h 44m

£421

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/5

07:30-19:40

2 stops13h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 19/5

08:45-21:30

2 stops11h 45m

£425

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

08:27-18:24

2 stops10h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 18/5

14:10-00:12

1 stop9h 02m

£478

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 24/3

19:16-00:12

2 stops29h 56m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 9/6

01:06-23:56

2 stops21h 50m

£513

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Travel insights for flights from O'Hare Intl to San José

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José, San José Province?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from O'Hare Intl to San José. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José, San José Province, you should look to book at least 24 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José, San José Province?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José, San José Province (average of £769). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). 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 ORD to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 21 February 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 - 300.0 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 300.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

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 21 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to San José, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,406 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,406 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,406 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,696 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,406 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,217 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,406 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Copa Airlines
7.6
Good
1,510 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,406 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,069 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,406 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Located just 8.8 mi from the city center, San José Juan Santamaria Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San José from Chicago O'Hare Intl. Booking flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl from 0 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines (£265), JetBlue (£341), and Copa Airlines (£345) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José, San José Province. You may be able to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José, San José Province for 42% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José, San José Province one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £159 on JetBlue. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Copa Airlines from £160 and Delta from £194 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to San José that include hotel bookings?

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  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to San José?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José, San José Province (average of £769). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José, San José Province in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,101). 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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