Chicago (ORD) to San Jose (SJC) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mineta San Jose International Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,829-mile flight takes about 4h 38m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,829 mi · 2,943 km
- Flight time
- 4h 38m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 80%
Airlines flying ORD to SJC
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7 | Airbus A319, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800 | 33,879 | 4h 38m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORD to SJC flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 9:00am and the last at 8:03pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 2753United Airlines | 9:00am | 11:46am | 21 | 62% |
| UA 481United Airlines | 8:03pm | 10:50pm | 31 | 63% |
Is ORD to SJC on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 68% of 322 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 3pm were the most punctual (77%), those around 8pm the least (60%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (54%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 314 | 67% | 25 min | 1.3% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am to 10am | 18 | 61% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 26 | 77% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 223 | 65% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 30 | 60% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 30 | 3,769 | |
| September 2025 | 30 | 4,178 | |
| October 2025 | 31 | 4,245 | |
| November 2025 | 30 | 3,616 | |
| December 2025 | 12 | 1,751 | |
| January 2026 | 4 | 647 | |
| February 2026 | 14 | 815 | |
| March 2026 | 26 | 2,484 | |
| April 2026 | 30 | 3,138 | |
| May 2026 | 31 | 3,353 | |
| June 2026 | 29 | 3,021 | |
| July 2026 | 30 | 3,359 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.