Cheap flights from Chicago to San José (ORD–SJO)
ORDChicago O'Hare International Airport
United States
United States
SJOJuan Santamaría International Airport
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica and United Airlines fly Chicago to San José (ORD–SJO) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 3,570 km (2,220 mi).
- From
- ORD
- Chicago
- To
- SJO
- San José
- Nonstop
- Yes · 3 airlines
- Airlines
- AA · LR · UA
- Cheapest fare found
- $275 one-way
- Distance
- 3,570 km (2,220 mi)
- Time difference
- San José 1 hour behind
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Chicago to San José fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: $275 for October 2026 on Frontier Airlines (2 stops).
- Oct ’26$275
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly ORD–SJO
Days in San José average 18–28 °C in September, October, November and December. Set your watch 1 hour back on landing at SJO.
Chicago to San José: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 8 October 2026.
How much is a flight from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to San José Juan Santamaría (SJO)?
From $275 one-way, the cheapest fare found for October 2026 on Frontier Airlines with 2 stops (found 8 October 2026).
Which airlines fly ORD–SJO direct?
American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica and United Airlines.
What is the time difference between Chicago and San José?
San José is 1 hour behind Chicago: a ORD departure at noon is 11:00 local time in SJO.
San José to Chicago: the return flight (SJO–ORD)
All 3 airlines also fly SJO–ORD nonstop.
Airlines flying ORD–SJO nonstop
| Airline | Usually takes off (ORD time) | Type | Alliance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 American Airlines AA | — | full-service | oneworld | Seasonal |
 Avianca Costa Rica LR | — | full-service | Star Alliance | Seasonal |
| United Airlines UA | — | full-service | Star Alliance | Seasonal |
One-stop alternatives to flying ORD–SJO nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Atlanta (ATL) with
Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines: 3,610 km (2,240 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop. - Via Orlando (MCO) with Frontier Airlines: 3,690 km (2,290 mi) flown, 3% further than nonstop.
- Via Miami (MIA) with American Airlines: 3,730 km (2,320 mi) flown, 4% further than nonstop.
- Via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) with
JetBlue Airways: 3,740 km (2,330 mi) flown, 5% further than nonstop. - Via Charlotte (CLT) with American Airlines: 3,790 km (2,350 mi) flown, 6% further than nonstop.
ORD–SJO route map
More from Chicago and San José
Other arrivals in Costa Rica
Also nonstop from ORD, nearest to SJO first (straight-line distance):
- Liberia (LIR) airport guide · 161 km (100 mi) from SJO
Explore the airlines’ route maps
- American Airlines route map and destinations
- Avianca Costa Rica route map and destinations
- United Airlines route map and destinations
Plan your arrival at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)
Departure
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
O'Hare (ORD), Chicago. In our data, 48 airlines fly nonstop from ORD to 181 destinations.
View ORD airport guide →Arrival
Juan Santamaría International Airport
Juan Santamaría (SJO), San José.
Onward from San José
Places you can't fly to nonstop from ORD, but can from SJO — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
Sources
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