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$249+ 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 10/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAF — CHI
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Fe (SAF) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$254
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$249
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$333
From Santa Fe to Chicago (CHI)
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($81 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 10/245:07 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop5h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/285:17 pmORD - SAF
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 8/145:59 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/185:00 amORD - SAF
1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$332

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Fe to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Fe to Chicago that are best for you.

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Santa Fe

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Fri 10/24

5:07 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/28

5:17 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$254

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Thu 8/14

5:59 pm-12:30 am

1 stop5h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/18

5:00 am-9:22 am

1 stop5h 22m

$332

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Fri 10/31

10:48 am-7:46 am

2 stops19h 58m

$249

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Sat 8/30

5:09 pm-9:00 am

2 stops14h 51m

$259

Santa FeChicago

SAF - MDW

SAFMDW

Santa Fe

Thu 8/14

7:05 am-8:54 pm

1 stop12h 49m

$426

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Deals found on 7/29

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Fe to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Santa Fe to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 July 30, 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
8,896 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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.

  • 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 $254 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $332. American Airlines is 43% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Fe to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Santa Fe to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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