Illinois

$78+ Cheap flights from San Antonio (SAT) to Illinois

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SAT — ORD
Apr 5 — Apr 121
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Cheap flight deals from San Antonio to Illinois

Cheapest flights from San Antonio to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Antonio to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 6, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/18:25 pm
SAT
-
STL
1 stop18h 56m
Frontier
Sun 5/38:06 pm
STL
-
SAT
1 stop18h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/93:34 pm
SAT
-
ORD
1 stop18h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/121:27 pm
ORD
-
SAT
2 stops23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4$199
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/46:31 pm
SAT
-
ORD
1 stop12h 16m
Frontier
Sat 5/98:00 am
ORD
-
SAT
1 stop9h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3$201
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/18:25 pm
SAT
-
ORD
1 stop9h 43m
Frontier
Sun 5/310:50 am
ORD
-
SAT
1 stop27h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/144:04 pm
SAT
-
ORD
2 stops17h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/221:27 pm
ORD
-
SAT
1 stop10h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/144:04 pm
SAT
-
ORD
2 stops17h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/171:27 pm
ORD
-
SAT
1 stop10h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$204
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/176:45 am
SAT
-
STL
1 stop27h 04m
Frontier
Fri 3/208:12 pm
STL
-
SAT
1 stop28h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 3/3$205
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/184:04 pm
SAT
-
ORD
1 stop17h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/221:27 pm
ORD
-
SAT
1 stop10h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/154:49 pm
SAT
-
ORD
2 stops18h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/221:27 pm
ORD
-
SAT
1 stop10h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$209
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/1510:23 am
SAT
-
ORD
1 stop29h 02m
Frontier
Sat 5/169:18 pm
ORD
-
SAT
1 stop14h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 3/4$212
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/242:13 pm
SAT
-
ORD
1 stop9h 25m
Frontier
Sat 4/45:53 pm
ORD
-
SAT
1 stop6h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 3/2$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/73:14 pm
SAT
-
ORD
1 stop18h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/119:44 pm
ORD
-
SAT
2 stops40h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$216

Find flight deals from San Antonio to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Antonio to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated March 6, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$171
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$78
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$394

Good round-trip deal

$368 or less

Good one-way deal

$203 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Antonio-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Antonio-Chicago (CHI) flights.
From San Antonio to Illinois
One-way flight from San Antonio to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Antonio to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Antonio to Illinois.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Antonio to Illinois 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 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Antonio to Illinois that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San AntonioSt. Louis

SAT - STL

SATSTL

San Antonio

Sat 4/11

11:46 am-4:08 pm

1 stop4h 22m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 4/17

6:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 50m

$240

San AntonioSt. Louis

SAT - STL

SATSTL

San Antonio

Thu 4/16

4:30 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 4/19

5:35 pm-12:45 am

1 stop7h 10m

$267

San AntonioSt. Louis

SAT - STL

SATSTL

San Antonio

Thu 8/20

5:50 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/25

9:00 am-3:16 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$267

San AntonioSt. Louis

SAT - STL

SATSTL

San Antonio

Mon 4/20

6:12 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop5h 01m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 4/30

9:59 am-5:38 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$267

San AntonioSt. Louis

SAT - STL

SATSTL

San Antonio

Fri 4/3

1:00 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/6

8:35 am-3:40 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$267

San AntonioSt. Louis

SAT - STL

SATSTL

San Antonio

Fri 5/22

6:21 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/26

8:53 am-5:20 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$271

San AntonioPeoria

SAT - PIA

SATPIA

San Antonio

Fri 5/1

5:49 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Greater Peoria

Mon 5/4

5:30 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$279

San AntonioSt. Louis

SAT - STL

SATSTL

San Antonio

Tue 4/7

4:17 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 4/9

6:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 50m

$282

San AntonioSt. Louis

SAT - STL

SATSTL

San Antonio

Thu 5/28

5:25 am-12:20 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 5/31

6:00 am-11:03 am

1 stop5h 03m

$287

San AntonioSt. Louis

SAT - STL

SATSTL

San Antonio

Tue 4/7

7:25 am-9:35 am

Nonstop2h 10m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 4/9

5:45 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$288

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Best time to book a flight from San Antonio to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from San Antonio with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Antonio to Illinois

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Antonio to Illinois?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Illinois (average of $54). Flying from San Antonio to Illinois in May is currently the most expensive (average of $161). 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 SAT to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Antonio to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 6, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from San Antonio to Illinois in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 40% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated March 6, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Antonio to Illinois, such as Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Antonio to Illinois. 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 San Antonio to Illinois?

    Located just 7.6 mi from the city center, San Antonio (SAT) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Illinois from San Antonio.

  • How long is the flight from San Antonio to Illinois?

    A quick flight from San Antonio to Illinois can take about 4h 22m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $240. San Antonio and Illinois are separated by a distance of 786 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Antonio to Illinois one-way?

    $75 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $81 and $105, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Antonio to Illinois?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Antonio to Illinois?

    Before booking your flight to Illinois from San Antonio, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Republic Airways (89%), United Airlines (88%), American Airlines( 87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Antonio to Illinois?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $144. While the most popular route (San Antonio - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $214 on average, our data indicates $1,091 when flying from San Antonio to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Antonio to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Antonio to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Antonio to Illinois?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Antonio to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Antonio to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Antonio to Illinois 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 San Antonio to Illinois?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Illinois (average of $54). Flying from San Antonio to Illinois in May is currently the most expensive (average of $161). 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 5 airlines flying from San Antonio to Illinois

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Antonio to Illinois. 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 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$96Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$143Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$247Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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