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Flight Info | San Jose to Chicago

Cheapest one-way flight price AED 370
Cheapest return ticket price AED 965
Off-season for travel April
Peak season for travel June
Flight distance 2,958.96 km
Average flight time 5 hours 16 minutes
Popular airline Alaska Airlines

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from San Jose (SJC) to Chicago (CHI) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from San Jose to Chicago based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from San Jose (SJC) to Chicago (CHI) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 1,426.

  • How long does it take to fly from San Jose (SJC) to Chicago (CHI)?

    It takes about 5 hours 16 minutes to fly from San Jose (SJC) to Chicago (CHI).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Jose (SJC) to Chicago (CHI)?

    Airlines with flights from San Jose (SJC) to Chicago (CHI): Southwest Airlines and United Airlines.

  • How many airports are there in Chicago (CHI)?

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