San Juan to Chicago (SJU–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,074 mi airlines 51/wk
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Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 4h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
NK587
NK Spirit
32Q
1:29 AM
AST TB
5:45 AM
CDT
5h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA439
AA American
738
5:28 AM
AST TC
10:00 AM
CDT
5h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2089
UA United
A21N
7:30 AM
AST TB
11:52 AM
CDT
5h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3860
UA United
A21N
7:30 AM
AST
11:52 AM
CDT
5h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK2208
NK Spirit
32S
11:14 AM
AST TB
3:41 PM
CDT
5h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2845
AA American
321
3:10 PM
AST TC
7:49 PM
CDT
5h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1045
UA United
7M9
3:25 PM
AST TB
6:50 PM
CDT
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2088
UA United
32Q
3:52 PM
AST TB
8:20 PM
CDT
5h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2519
AA American
738
4:25 PM
AST TC
9:03 PM
CDT
5h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3276
AA American
738
4:30 PM
AST TC
8:29 PM
CDT
4h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA795
UA United
B39M
7:40 AM
CDT T1
1:18 PM
AST
4h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2845
AA American
321
8:32 AM
CDT T3
2:20 PM
AST
4h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3276
AA American
738
8:56 AM
CDT T3
3:33 PM
AST
5h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1996
UA United
32Q
9:27 AM
CDT T1
3:11 PM
AST
4h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2519
AA American
738
9:48 AM
CDT T3
3:28 PM
AST
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK2205
NK Spirit
32S
12:29 PM
CDT T2
6:00 PM
AST
4h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA695
UA United
A21N
2:20 PM
CDT T1
8:00 PM
AST
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NK586
NK Spirit
32Q
9:05 PM
CDT T2
2:58 AM+1
AST
4h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1060
AA American
738
10:42 PM
CDT T3
4:24 AM+1
AST
4h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Juan to Chicago
4 carriers, 51 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 51 Flights/wk 2,074 mi 4h 59m nonstop -1h behind 64 1-stop hubs

SJU–ORD is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,074 miles in approximately 4h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJU–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 21 321, 738 4h59-5h39 90% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 16 32Q, 7M9, A21N 5h22-5h28 90% Star Alliance
NK Spirit Airlines 14 32Q, 32S 5h16-5h27 90%
AS Alaska Airlines 5 90% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA
32Q Airbus A321neo – NK, UA
32S Airbus A321 – NK
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
A21NUA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (26 flights/wk, 46%)
Star Alliance: UA (16 flights/wk, 29%)
Unaffiliated: NK (14 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SJU to ORD direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
51
Outbound / wk
50
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJU to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,330
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SJU → ORD
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
96%
Return
ORD → SJU
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SJU delays → ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from San Juan

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric SJU→ORD STT→ORD STX→ORD
Distance from SJU 68 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2 1
Weekly flights 51 14 1
Flight time 4h 59m 5h 40m 5h 26m
Departure OTP 90%
Airports within 200 miles of SJU with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind San Juan.
SJU: AST · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Juan, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
2,074 mi / 3,338 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 59m to 5h 39m.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

SJU–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Juan to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance2,074 mi / 3,338 km
Flight time4h 59m to 5h 39m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights51 out / 50 return
1-stop connections64 hubs
Origin: SJU
IATA / ICAOSJU / TJSJ
TimezoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Passengers/yr13.0M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SJU to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 4h 59m to 5h 39m. The route covers 2,074 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 51 nonstop flights per week from SJU to ORD. The return direction has about 50 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APF, FOK, SUA, CVG, OPF, FRG, TEB, BED, CHS, RSW, SRQ, COU, HSV, IND, SDQ, NAS, PLS, PWM, AUA, SXM, SJO, LIR, SCF, YYC, STX, LAX, BDL, BWI, TPA, BCN, PHL, BRU, MCO, IAD, EWR, DFW, PTY, PVD, DCA, MIA, FLL, JFK, BOS, DTW, MSP, ALB, ATL, YYZ, MAD, RDU, CLT, PBI, BNA, STL, IAH, PUJ, AUS, DEN, YUL, JAX, STT, HVN, HPN and BOG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind San Juan.
Yes, return flights from ORD to SJU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include STT and STX. 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 SJU to ORD

Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. With 51 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SJU to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJU to ORD ranges from 4 hours 59 minutes to 5 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,074 miles (3,338 km). There are approximately 51 weekly flights outbound and 50 return, totaling 101 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via APF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charlotte Amalie (STT) and Christiansted (STX).