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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José from £113

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 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SJO
17 Mar — 24 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 15 February 2026.

Thu 5/307:34
ORD
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SJO
1 stop11h 27m
Copa Airlines
Sun 8/308:48
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop15h 16m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 12/2£238
Sun 8/307:39
ORD
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 17m
United Airlines
Wed 11/313:05
SJO
-
ORD
Nonstop5h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 15/2£244
Wed 11/308:34
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop11h 27m
Copa Airlines
Mon 16/317:51
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop18h 40m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 13/2£246
Sun 8/307:39
ORD
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 17m
United Airlines
Thu 12/313:05
SJO
-
ORD
Nonstop5h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 14/2£252
Tue 10/308:53
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop11h 46m
United Airlines
Tue 17/313:05
SJO
-
ORD
Nonstop5h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/2£255
Mon 23/219:23
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop20h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/307:45
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop25h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/2£264
Wed 11/307:10
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop15h 05m
Delta
Wed 18/307:00
SJO
-
ORD
2 stops12h 17m
Delta
Deal found 13/2£266
Sun 22/209:18
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop30h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/207:45
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop25h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2£269
Mon 23/207:39
ORD
-
SJO
Nonstop5h 17m
United Airlines
Thu 26/214:20
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop8h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/2£273
Tue 17/309:50
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop12h 25m
Delta
Thu 19/307:00
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop10h 49m
Delta
Deal found 14/2£277
Tue 17/315:22
ORD
-
SJO
1 stop17h 58m
Copa Airlines
Wed 25/317:51
SJO
-
ORD
1 stop18h 40m
Copa Airlines
Deal found 13/2£280

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Round-trip from

£238

One-way from

£113

Popular in

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Average price

£380
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  • 5/3-8/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 43m total
  • Chicago to San José
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  • 16/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 39m total
  • Chicago to San José
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ORD - SJO

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Fri 10/4

15:05-09:05

1 stop19h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 20/4

10:04-01:13

1 stop14h 09m

£246

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 17/4

15:05-09:05

1 stop19h 00m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 26/4

18:18-13:50

1 stop18h 32m

£246

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 31/3

15:28-07:08

1 stop16h 40m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 7/4

18:19-13:50

1 stop18h 31m

£246

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/3

15:22-08:20

1 stop17h 58m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 1/4

17:56-13:50

1 stop18h 54m

£246

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 30/3

15:28-08:20

1 stop17h 52m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 13/4

10:04-01:13

1 stop14h 09m

£246

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 30/3

15:28-09:05

1 stop18h 37m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/4

08:30-01:13

1 stop15h 43m

£246

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/3

08:34-19:01

1 stop11h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 2/4

04:09-13:50

1 stop8h 41m

£246

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 19/4

15:05-08:20

1 stop18h 15m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 26/4

18:18-13:50

1 stop18h 32m

£246

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/4

08:06-19:00

1 stop11h 54m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 13/4

18:19-13:50

1 stop18h 31m

£246

ChicagoSan José

ORD - SJO

ORDSJO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 23/4

15:05-07:08

1 stop17h 03m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 27/4

18:18-13:50

1 stop18h 32m

£246

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

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The best time to book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José is 9 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José (average of £165). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of £251). 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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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 as you normally would.

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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 is 1 daily inbound flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José?

    Airlines like Copa Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José in about 19h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 2220 mi.

  • 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.

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    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?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José (average of £165). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of £251). 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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