ChicagotoSan JoseFlight Time
MDW–SJC · Nonstop
Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) to San Jose (San Jose International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Chicago (MDW) to San Jose (SJC) is about 4h 22m, covering 1,833 miles. Southwest Airlines flies the route nonstop with 2-3/day departures, from 10:05 to 21:25 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~4h 22m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,833 mi | Nonstop | 2-3/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Chicago to San Jose
Southwest Airlines operates 2-3/day flights from MDW to SJC.
- First departure
- 10:05
- Last departure
- 21:25
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 7
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 2-3/day | Boeing 737 · Seat map | 10:0510:15 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SJC to MDW flights — 2-3/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for MDW, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 15 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Chicago to San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Chicago (MDW) to San Jose (SJC) is about 4h 22m, based on the 1,833-mile flying distance.
How far is Chicago from San Jose?
Chicago (MDW) to San Jose (SJC) is about 1,833 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to San Jose?
Yes. Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to San Jose (SJC), with 2-3/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Chicago to San Jose?
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Chicago (MDW) to San Jose (SJC).
What aircraft fly from Chicago to San Jose?
The MDW–SJC route is flown with Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Chicago
- ORD - ChicagoChicago O'Hare International Airport · 15 mi from MDWFlights from ORD
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 81 mi from MDWFlights from MKE
Near San Jose
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 29 mi from SJCFlights to OAK
- SFO - San FranciscoSan Francisco International Airport · 30 mi from SJCFlights to SFO
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 94 mi from SJCFlights to SMF