San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Chicago (ORD) flights
There were no regular nonstop flights from SJO to ORD in July 2026; the route was flown 259 times in the previous 12 months. The 2,213-mile flight takes about 5h 28m gate to gate.
From
SJO
San José (Alajuela)
Juan Santamaría International Airport
To
ORD
Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Distance
- 2,213 mi · 3,561 km
- Flight time
- 5h 28m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 75%
Flights a week, July 2026
259 flights and 32,885 passengers in 12 months
Airlines flying SJO to ORD
| 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 | 15,101 | 5h 34m |
| American AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 17,784 | 5h 24m |
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 | 940 | |
| November 2025 | 31 | 2,645 | |
| December 2025 | 47 | 5,233 | |
| January 2026 | 51 | 7,090 | |
| February 2026 | 48 | 6,427 | |
| March 2026 | 54 | 7,238 | |
| April 2026 | 10 | 1,468 | |
| May 2026 | 5 | 763 | |
| June 2026 | 4 | 640 | |
| July 2026 | 3 | 441 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.