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$290+ 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 7/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAF — CHI
Apr 23 — Apr 301
Thu 4/23
Thu 4/30
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 24, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Tue 4/211:19 pm
SAF
-
ORD
1 stop5h 55m
United Airlines
Tue 4/2810:49 am
ORD
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SAF
1 stop4h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/22$388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Sat 7/186:00 pm
SAF
-
ORD
1 stop5h 44m
United Airlines
Sat 7/255:00 am
ORD
-
SAF
1 stop5h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/21$405
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 8/136:45 am
SAF
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 06m
American Airlines
Sat 8/226:12 pm
ORD
-
SAF
Nonstop3h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/23$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 6/176:00 pm
SAF
-
ORD
1 stop5h 44m
United Airlines
Sun 6/285:00 am
ORD
-
SAF
1 stop5h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/22$428
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 7/156:45 am
SAF
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 09m
American Airlines
Tue 7/287:00 pm
ORD
-
SAF
Nonstop3h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/21$459
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Fri 11/136:01 pm
SAF
-
ORD
1 stop4h 56m
United Airlines
Mon 11/165:00 am
ORD
-
SAF
1 stop5h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/24$468
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 7/157:26 pm
SAF
-
ORD
1 stop8h 34m
American Airlines
Wed 7/227:00 pm
ORD
-
SAF
Nonstop3h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/21$469
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 6/176:45 am
SAF
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 13m
American Airlines
Sun 6/288:20 pm
ORD
-
SAF
Nonstop3h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/22$472
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 4/14:15 pm
SAF
-
ORD
1 stop6h 21m
American Airlines
Sat 4/411:45 am
ORD
-
SAF
Nonstop3h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/23$473
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Tue 10/206:01 pm
SAF
-
ORD
1 stop4h 56m
United Airlines
Sat 10/246:00 am
ORD
-
SAF
1 stop7h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/23$478
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 4/13:24 pm
SAF
-
ORD
1 stop4h 56m
United Airlines
Sat 4/410:49 am
ORD
-
SAF
1 stop4h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/23$482

Find flight deals from Santa Fe to Chicago

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 March 24, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$388
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$290
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$487

Good round-trip deal

$474 or less

Good one-way deal

$379 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 March 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Fe to Chicago that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Tue 4/21

1:19 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/28

10:49 am-2:48 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$388

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Thu 5/21

5:13 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/25

5:00 am-9:38 am

1 stop5h 38m

$468

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Sat 7/18

6:00 pm-12:44 am

1 stop5h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/22

5:00 am-9:44 am

1 stop5h 44m

$478

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Wed 7/15

6:00 pm-12:44 am

1 stop5h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/26

5:00 am-9:44 am

1 stop5h 44m

$518

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Wed 9/2

6:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/4

9:40 pm-9:46 am

1 stop13h 06m

$553

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Fri 7/17

6:00 pm-12:44 am

1 stop5h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/23

5:00 am-9:44 am

1 stop5h 44m

$558
Quickest round-trip

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Mon 7/20

6:00 pm-12:44 am

1 stop5h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/26

6:00 am-9:44 am

1 stop4h 44m

$558

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Sat 7/18

6:00 pm-12:44 am

1 stop5h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/24

5:00 am-9:44 am

1 stop5h 44m

$563

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Sun 4/19

5:49 pm-12:30 am

1 stop5h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/26

11:03 pm-5:08 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$593

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Thu 7/16

6:00 pm-12:44 am

1 stop5h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/24

5:00 am-9:44 am

1 stop5h 44m

$603

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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 $195). Flying from Santa Fe to Chicago in February is currently the most expensive (average of $543). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAF to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Fe to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 24, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Santa Fe to Chicago as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Fe to Chicago?

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 March 24, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown 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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,491 reviews

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,491 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,491 reviews

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes

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 United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Santa Fe to Chicago in about 5h 24m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 31m. The distance from Santa Fe to Chicago is about 1070 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Santa Fe to Chicago is United 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 American Airlines, starting at $304. United Airlines is 43% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    While on average a flight from Santa Fe to Chicago is generally $492, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $324. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Fe - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $405 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Fe to Chicago (average of $195). Flying from Santa Fe to Chicago in February is currently the most expensive (average of $543). 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 March 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$304Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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