Chicago (ORD) to San José (Alajuela) (SJO) flights
There were no regular nonstop flights from ORD to SJO in July 2026; the route was flown 257 times in the previous 12 months. The 2,213-mile flight takes about 5h 3m gate to gate.
From
ORD
Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
To
SJO
San José (Alajuela)
Juan Santamaría International Airport
- Distance
- 2,213 mi · 3,561 km
- Flight time
- 5h 3m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 86%
Flights a week, July 2026
257 flights and 37,637 passengers in 12 months
Airlines flying ORD to SJO
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-800 | 16,284 | 5h 9m |
| American AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 21,353 | 4h 59m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 6 | 694 | |
| November 2025 | 31 | 3,657 | |
| December 2025 | 47 | 7,493 | |
| January 2026 | 51 | 7,725 | |
| February 2026 | 47 | 7,355 | |
| March 2026 | 55 | 7,614 | |
| April 2026 | 9 | 1,383 | |
| May 2026 | 4 | 615 | |
| June 2026 | 4 | 621 | |
| July 2026 | 3 | 480 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.