United States to Puerto Rico · 2,074 miles (3,338 km)

Chicago (ORD) to San Juan (SJU) flights

3 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to San Juan (SJU): American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 2,074 miles (3,338 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 42 ways to fly it with one stop, through Charlotte, Raleigh/Durham and Indianapolis and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from ORD to SJU

Book ORD to SJU with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

ORD to SJU with one stop

42 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
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    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 1 more
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Indianapolis (IND)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Richmond (RIC)American Airlines and United Airlines, then JetBlue Airways
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
  • Via Norfolk (ORF)American Airlines and United Airlines, then JetBlue Airways
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
  • Via Punta Cana (PUJ)Arajet the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Arajet logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    Arajet logo
  • Via Jacksonville (JAX)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Frontier Airlines and JetBlue Airways
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Cleveland (CLE)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Frontier Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Nashville (BNA)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines and United Airlines, then JetBlue Airways
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
  • Via Saint Thomas (STT)United Airlines and American Airlines, then Cape Air, JetBlue Airways and 1 more
    United Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Cape Air logo
    JetBlue Airways logo
    Sun Country Airlines logo
See all 42 in Routes

ORD to SJU: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to SJU?

American Airlines (oneworld), Frontier Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to San Juan (SJU).

How far is Chicago from San Juan by plane?

Chicago (ORD) and San Juan (SJU) are 2,074 miles (3,338 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book ORD to SJU award flights?

22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does ORD to SJU cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for ORD to SJU with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Chicago and San Juan?

The most direct connections are through Charlotte (CLT), Raleigh/Durham (RDU), Indianapolis (IND), Columbus (CMH) and Richmond (RIC). On 23 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Charlotte.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.