Chicago (ORD) to San Jose (SJO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 2,221
miles
3,575
kilometers
1,930
nautical miles

🕐 4h 44m
Flight Time
🧭 S (173°)
Direction
🌍 0h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
2,221 3,554
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
2,221 3,554
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
2,221 3,332
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
2,221 3,332
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
2,221 4,442
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
2,221 3,332
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?

A round trip between Chicago and San Jose earns you 4,442 base miles - that's 18% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The ORD to SJO route connects Chicago, United States with San Jose, Costa Rica. This long-haul flight covers 2,221 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Costa Rica. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a S bearing of 173° from Chicago.

🛫 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 SJO

Juan Santamaria International Airport

Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) serves San Jose, Costa Rica.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Juan Santamaria International Airport is 2,221 miles (3,575 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ORD to SJO typically take around 4h 44m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 2,221 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.