Chicago (ORD) to San Jose (SJC)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,825
miles
2,937
kilometers
1,586
nautical miles

🕐 3h 59m
Flight Time
🧭 W (271°)
Direction
🌍 -2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,825 2,920
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,825 2,920
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,825 2,738
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,825 2,738
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,825 3,650
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,825 2,738
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Chicago to San Jose would take approximately 4 days compared to just 3h 59m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The ORD to SJC route connects Chicago, United States with San Jose, United States. This long-haul flight covers 1,825 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 271° from Chicago. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the world's busiest airports and a major hub in the United States.

🛬 About SJC

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) serves San Jose, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 1,825 miles (2,937 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ORD to SJC typically take around 3h 59m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,825 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.