Chicago to San Jose (ORD–SJC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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319
3:52 PM
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6:50 PM
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UA1325
UA United
73G
7:41 PM
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10:36 PM
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4h 55m
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UA1564
UA United
319
9:13 PM
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11:32 PM
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4h 19m
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UA8146
UA United
10:54 PM
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UA1317
UA United
73G
6:30 AM
PDT TA
12:58 PM
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4h 28m
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UA1182
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738
9:40 AM
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4:00 PM
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4h 20m
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UA1692
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738
10:50 PM
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Chicago to San Jose
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 1,825 mi 4h 9m nonstop -2h behind 101 1-stop hubs

ORD–SJC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,825 miles in approximately 4h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 101 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ORD Routes SJC Routes ORD Live Flights SJC Live Flights ORD Delays SJC Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–SJC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 15 319, 73G 4h09-4h58 44% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
73G Boeing 737-700 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (15 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to SJC direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to SJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
101
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
RIL ~5h 51m VNY ~5h 58m TEX ~6h 4m SCF ~6h 21m TME ~6h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,292
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → SJC
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Arriving
100%
Return
SJC → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → SJC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Jose from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Metric ORD→SJC MDW→SJC
Distance from ORD – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 15 26
Flight time 4h 9m 4h 10m
Departure OTP 44% –
Chicago (MDW) to San Jose flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San Jose is 2 hours behind Chicago.
ORD: CDT · SJC: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 4:00 PM in San Jose.
Distance & Flight Time
1,825 mi / 2,937 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 9m to 4h 58m.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–SJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to San Jose route.
Route details
Distance1,825 mi / 2,937 km
Flight time4h 9m to 4h 58m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 15 return
1-stop connections101 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to SJC flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport take approximately 4h 9m to 4h 58m. The route covers 1,825 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from ORD to SJC. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RIL, VNY, TEX, SCF, TME, MLI, OKC, OMA, SBA, SAF, JAC, LGB, ASE, BZN, SUX, IND, BFI, MSO, SUN, COS, ABQ, SFO, MEM, SGF, SDF, SAT, TUS, YVR, STL, IAH, FCA, CMH, YYZ, TEB, ESN, AGS, BNA, SAV, CAE, PIT, SCE, IAD, CHS, RDU, MMU, BHM, BTV, LGA, HOU, BJX, SRQ, HPN, MCO, RSW, PVD, MSY, YUL, SJD, OPF, JFK, PVR, JAX, MIA, HDN, DAL, ICT, MSP, KEF, ATL, PHL, MDW, AUS, LAS, PHX, LAX, DUB, PDX, ARN, PSP, DEN, ONT, DFW, SEA, AMS, SLC, SAN, GDL, SNA, BCN, BOI, GEG, NRT, BWI, RNO, PEK, PBI, MLM, HNL, HND, OGG and KOA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Jose is 2 hours behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from SJC to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ORD to SJC

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ORD to SJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to SJC ranges from 4 hours 9 minutes to 4 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,825 miles (2,937 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

101 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via RIL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).