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$212+ 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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAF — CHI
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$254
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$212
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$288

Good round-trip deal

$479 or less
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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 September 11, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 10/25:59 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/65:01 amORD - SAF
1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 10/105:59 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/135:01 amORD - SAF
1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/8$300
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/24:58 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop5h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/67:00 amORD - SAF
1 stop10h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sun 11/231:12 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop9h 47mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/27:00 amORD - SAF
1 stop8h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$355
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 9/241:31 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/285:01 amORD - SAF
1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$364
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sun 11/236:00 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/28:58 amORD - SAF
2 stops14h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$378
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/165:59 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/232:53 pmORD - SAF
1 stop19h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$402
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Fri 9/265:59 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/302:15 pmORD - SAF
2 stops20h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 12/23:20 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/58:07 pmORD - SAF
1 stop26h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$418
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Mon 11/243:25 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/18:30 amORD - SAF
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$424

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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 September 11, 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

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Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Sat 11/1

7:15 am-3:06 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/4

5:18 am-12:42 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$254

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Thu 10/2

5:59 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/6

5:01 am-9:24 am

1 stop5h 23m

$254

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Fri 10/10

5:59 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/13

5:01 am-9:24 am

1 stop5h 23m

$300

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Thu 10/2

4:58 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/6

7:00 am-4:06 pm

1 stop10h 06m

$309

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Fri 9/26

5:59 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/30

5:01 am-9:24 am

1 stop5h 23m

$364

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Wed 9/24

1:31 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/28

5:01 am-9:24 am

1 stop5h 23m

$364

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Thu 10/16

5:59 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/23

2:53 pm-9:24 am

1 stop19h 31m

$402

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Tue 12/2

3:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/5

8:07 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop26h 52m

$418

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Fri 10/10

4:36 pm-12:29 am

1 stop6h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/13

5:00 am-9:51 am

1 stop5h 51m

$430

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Sat 11/8

6:15 am-8:57 pm

2 stops13h 42m

$215

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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, 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.

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 September 11, 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
8,937 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

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
8,937 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

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
8,937 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

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.

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

    Airlines like American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Santa Fe to Chicago in about 5h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 51m. 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 American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $213 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $283. American Airlines is 52% 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 $634, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $299. When looking at the most popular route, (Santa Fe - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $254 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 $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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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