San Jose (SJC) to Chicago (ORD) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from Mineta San Jose International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 6 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,829-mile flight takes about 4h 14m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,829 mi · 2,943 km
- Flight time
- 4h 14m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 86%
Airlines flying SJC to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 6 | Airbus A319, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 36,406 | 4h 14m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SJC to ORD flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:20am and the last at 2:10pm. 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 1317United Airlines | 6:20am | 12:45pm | 21 | 85% |
| UA 2451United Airlines | 6:30am | 12:54pm | 10 | 93% |
| UA 1683United Airlines | 2:10pm | 8:35pm | 21 | 76% |
Is SJC to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 89% of 322 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 10pm were the most punctual (93%), those around 2pm the least (79%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (64%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 314 | 89% | 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 245 | 89% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 24 | 79% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 40 | 93% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 30 | 4,408 | |
| September 2025 | 30 | 4,448 | |
| October 2025 | 32 | 4,392 | |
| November 2025 | 29 | 3,500 | |
| December 2025 | 12 | 1,718 | |
| January 2026 | 4 | 489 | |
| February 2026 | 15 | 1,110 | |
| March 2026 | 26 | 3,014 | |
| April 2026 | 30 | 3,732 | |
| May 2026 | 31 | 3,629 | |
| June 2026 | 29 | 3,408 | |
| July 2026 | 27 | 3,162 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.