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For flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to San José with Aeromexico, the maximum weight allowance is 55 pounds for all regular and Premiere fares and the maximum linear dimension limit is 62 inches. Passengers may bring one carry-on bag of up to 22 lbs plus one personal item. Fees apply for oversize and overweight luggage and will depend on the fare type and flight route.

The bus is the most affordable way to get to the city center. The bus stop is located just outside the airport terminal. Take the Alajuela-San Jose bus and get off at the last stop, which is in the center of San Jose. The trip takes around 45 minutes. Taxis are also available at the airport and can bring you directly to your destination in the city center.

Avianca offers various seat selection options on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to San José. Passengers can choose seats from the available standard seating options at no additional cost during the check-in process. Avianca also offers preferred seats for an additional fee. These seats are typically located in the front rows of the cabin or have extra legroom.

Copa Airlines offers a variety of services to economy class passengers on its flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to San José. Economy class passengers can enjoy Copa Airlines' in-flight entertainment system, which includes movies, TV shows, and music. Passengers in economy class also receive complimentary meals and drinks on all Copa Airlines flights.

Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and San José.

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Azul: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class
• Avianca: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $392 round-trip via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY), compared to $578 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet variants.

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José most commonly connect through:

• Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 9% of one-stop connections

Panama City Tocumen Intl (PTY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $508 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $669, a difference of $161. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 27 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in San José are Parque Metropolitano La Sabana, Barrio Amón and Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica. These are among the most viewed places in San José on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José:

• Earliest: departs at 7:17 am and lands at 12:35 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:30 am and lands at 12:48 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 18m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 5% below the route average of $560. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José takes 5h 18m, covering 2,220 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $379 to $3,132. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $297, which is 9% above the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Guatemala City La Aurora (GUA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 59m, compared with 8h 10m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 8h 34m via Miami (MIA).

San José is 1 hour behind Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Central Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San José Juan Santamaria Intl Airport (SJO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Avis
• Priceless
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Payless

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to San José range from $449 to $701, with an average of $560 over the past 12 months. Anything below $449 counts as a good deal.