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$256+ Cheap flights from Santa Fe (SAF) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAF — CHI
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Fe to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Santa Fe to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Fe to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/233:27 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/36:00 amORD - SAF
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/251:30 pmSAF - ORD
Nonstop2h 58mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/292:50 pmORD - SAF
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$420
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/283:27 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/46:00 amORD - SAF
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$424
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/241:30 pmSAF - ORD
Nonstop2h 58mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/18:15 amORD - SAF
1 stop7h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$442
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/241:30 pmSAF - ORD
Nonstop2h 58mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/3110:29 amORD - SAF
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$444
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2411:00 amSAF - ORD
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/318:02 pmORD - SAF
2 stops14h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$494

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(American Airlines)

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Santa Fe

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Chicago

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Wed 3/25

2:33 pm-6:39 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/31

11:43 am-2:03 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$275

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Tue 12/23

3:27 pm-12:16 am

1 stop7h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/3

6:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$364

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Tue 3/24

2:33 pm-6:39 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/1

6:00 am-1:09 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$365

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Wed 3/25

2:33 pm-6:39 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/1

6:00 am-1:09 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$365

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Tue 3/24

3:33 pm-12:51 am

1 stop8h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/31

6:00 am-1:09 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$374

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Thu 12/25

1:30 pm-5:28 pm

Nonstop2h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/29

2:50 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$420

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Sun 12/28

3:27 pm-12:16 am

1 stop7h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/4

6:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$424

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Sat 1/10

3:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/13

1:55 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$428

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Mon 3/9

3:18 pm-12:51 am

1 stop8h 33m

$266

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Thu 1/1

1:30 pm-5:28 pm

Nonstop2h 58m

$266

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Fe-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Santa Fe-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Santa Fe to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Fe to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Fe to Chicago?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Fe to Chicago (average of $175). Flying from Santa Fe to Chicago in April is currently the most expensive (average of $365). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated December 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Santa Fe to Chicago. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,050 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Fe to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Fe to Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Chicago from Santa Fe, you will be flying from Santa Fe, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Fe (SAF) is located 9.8 mi from the center of Santa Fe. There are 0 flights from Santa Fe to Chicago per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Fe to Chicago?

    Airlines like American Airlines fly from Santa Fe to Chicago in about 3h 06m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance from Santa Fe to Chicago is about 1070 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Fe to Chicago round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Santa Fe to Chicago is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $234 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $254.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Fe to Chicago?

    While on average a flight from Santa Fe to Chicago is generally $299, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $234. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Fe - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $348 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Fe to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Fe to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Fe to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Fe to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Fe to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Fe to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Fe to Chicago?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Fe to Chicago (average of $175). Flying from Santa Fe to Chicago in April is currently the most expensive (average of $365). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Santa Fe to Chicago

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Fe to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$234Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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