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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José from £246

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SJO
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£277

One-way from

£246

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December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£504
2/4-8/4
  • 2/4-8/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 15m total
  • Chicago to San José
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  • United Airlines
  • 9/3
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 21m total
  • Chicago to San José
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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 17 January 2025.

Wed 2/406:51ORD - SJO
1 stop16h 49mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/408:25SJO - ORD
1 stop23h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£277
Mon 3/305:00ORD - SJO
1 stop7h 20mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/311:24SJO - ORD
3 stops30h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 17/1£283
Sat 12/413:22ORD - SJO
1 stop9h 07mJetBlue
Fri 18/423:34SJO - ORD
1 stop11h 53mJetBlue
Deal found 16/1£390
Sat 15/214:05ORD - SJO
1 stop19h 15mAvianca
Sun 2/302:15SJO - ORD
1 stop10h 00mAvianca
Deal found 17/1£416
Mon 24/219:00ORD - SJO
2 stops28h 59mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/301:26SJO - ORD
2 stops22h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/1£489
Sat 3/507:41ORD - SJO
Nonstop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Sat 17/513:00SJO - ORD
Nonstop5h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1£518
Sun 13/407:30ORD - SJO
2 stops13h 10mSouthwest
Thu 17/408:45SJO - ORD
2 stops11h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 16/1£523
Sun 19/113:57ORD - SJO
1 stop17h 38mCopa Airlines
Wed 22/110:56SJO - ORD
1 stop12h 31mCopa Airlines
Deal found 16/1£533
Sun 2/206:45ORD - SJO
2 stops15h 27mDelta
Thu 6/207:00SJO - ORD
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Deal found 17/1£533

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ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

06:51-22:40

1 stop16h 49m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 8/4

08:25-08:51

1 stop23h 26m

£277

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/3

05:00-12:20

1 stop7h 20m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 10/3

11:24-18:26

3 stops30h 02m

£283

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/4

13:22-21:29

1 stop9h 07m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 18/4

23:34-12:27

1 stop11h 53m

£390

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 15/2

14:05-09:20

1 stop19h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/3

02:15-12:15

1 stop10h 00m

£416

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 24/2

19:00-23:59

2 stops28h 59m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/3

01:26-23:59

2 stops22h 33m

£489

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/5

07:41-11:55

Nonstop5h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 17/5

13:00-19:34

Nonstop5h 34m

£518

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 13/4

07:30-19:40

2 stops13h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 17/4

08:45-21:30

2 stops11h 45m

£523

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 22/2

14:55-22:12

1 stop7h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 27/2

14:19-23:49

1 stop9h 30m

£530

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/3

07:35-11:56

Nonstop5h 21m

£246

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/2

16:15-06:53

2 stops14h 38m

£250

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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 10 January 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 12 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 17 January 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 17 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to San José, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. 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
4,659 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
1,849 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,199 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from O'Hare Intl 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 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 (£283), JetBlue (£390), and Avianca (£416) 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 40% 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 £246 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from £250 and Alaska Airlines from £299 one-way.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on O'Hare Intl to San José flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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

  • 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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