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$90+ Cheap flights from San Antonio (SAT) to Illinois

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Cheap 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 abril 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$199
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$90
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$351

Good round-trip deal

$348 or less

Good one-way deal

$238 or less
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From San Antonio to Illinois
One-way flight from San Antonio to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($4 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
mar. 7/11:24 pmSAT - PIA
1 stop4h 32mAmerican Airlines
vie. 7/410:51 amPIA - SAT
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$199
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/93:22 pmSAT - STL
1 stop18h 37mFrontier
dom. 5/119:55 pmSTL - SAT
1 stop14h 48mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$201
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mié. 6/184:20 pmSAT - ORD
1 stop13h 52mSpirit Airlines
lun. 6/239:35 pmORD - SAT
1 stop7h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$227
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/98:31 pmSAT - ORD
1 stop27h 01mFrontier
dom. 5/114:15 pmORD - SAT
1 stop27h 16mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$228
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
sáb. 5/316:01 pmSAT - STL
1 stop4h 26mUnited Airlines
sáb. 6/75:27 pmSTL - SAT
1 stop5h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$229
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/48:25 pmSAT - ORD
1 stop27h 16mMultiple Airlines
mié. 5/1412:41 pmORD - SAT
1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$232
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/2610:42 amSAT - MDW
1 stop9h 35mFrontier
vie. 6/66:30 amMDW - SAT
1 stop10h 13mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$240
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/236:34 pmSAT - STL
1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
lun. 5/265:19 amSTL - SAT
1 stop4h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/228:00 amSAT - MLI
1 stop8h 22mDelta
dom. 8/245:55 amMLI - SAT
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Deal found 4/30$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/226:24 pmSAT - MLI
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
dom. 8/246:00 amMLI - SAT
2 stops8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$264
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 6/256:55 amSAT - RFD
2 stops25h 36mMultiple Airlines
dom. 7/279:21 amRFD - SAT
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$280
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
jue. 5/292:10 pmSAT - ORD
Nonstop2h 58mUnited Airlines
mar. 6/39:23 amORD - SAT
Nonstop3h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$297

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Antonio to Illinois that are best for you.

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San Antonio

Fly to

Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

San AntonioPeoria

SAT - PIA

SATPIA

San Antonio

mar. 7/1

1:24 pm-5:56 pm

1 stop4h 32m

Greater Peoria

vie. 7/4

10:51 am-4:44 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$199

San AntonioSt. Louis

SAT - STL

SATSTL

San Antonio

vie. 5/9

3:22 pm-9:59 am

1 stop18h 37m

Lambert-St Louis

dom. 5/11

9:55 pm-12:43 pm

1 stop14h 48m

$201

San AntonioChicago

SAT - ORD

SATORD

San Antonio

mié. 6/18

4:20 pm-6:12 am

1 stop13h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 6/23

9:35 pm-5:00 am

1 stop7h 25m

$227

San AntonioSt. Louis

SAT - STL

SATSTL

San Antonio

sáb. 5/31

6:01 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop4h 26m

Lambert-St Louis

sáb. 6/7

5:27 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$229

San AntonioChicago

SAT - ORD

SATORD

San Antonio

lun. 5/26

10:42 am-12:20 am

1 stop13h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 6/1

6:00 am-6:50 pm

1 stop12h 50m

$240

San AntonioChicago

SAT - MDW

SATMDW

San Antonio

lun. 5/26

10:42 am-8:17 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Chicago Midway

vie. 6/6

6:30 am-4:43 pm

1 stop10h 13m

$240

San AntonioChicago

SAT - ORD

SATORD

San Antonio

sáb. 5/17

2:37 pm-5:25 am

1 stop14h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 5/18

8:14 pm-12:43 pm

1 stop16h 29m

$246

San AntonioSt. Louis

SAT - STL

SATSTL

San Antonio

vie. 5/23

6:34 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Lambert-St Louis

lun. 5/26

5:19 am-10:01 am

1 stop4h 42m

$249

San AntonioMoline

SAT - MLI

SATMLI

San Antonio

vie. 8/22

8:00 am-4:22 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Moline Quad-City

dom. 8/24

5:55 am-11:10 am

1 stop5h 15m

$259

San AntonioMoline

SAT - MLI

SATMLI

San Antonio

vie. 8/22

6:24 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Moline Quad-City

dom. 8/24

6:00 am-2:14 pm

2 stops8h 14m

$264

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from San Antonio to Illinois 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.

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 abril 30, 2025.

When flying from San Antonio to Illinois, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from San Antonio to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from San Antonio to Illinois. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated abril 30, 2025.

The most flights from SAT to USIL are scheduled on a Tuesday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 abril 30, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Antonio to Illinois, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. 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.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

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

    $90 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Delta, with prices starting from $96 and $115, 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: Qatar Airways (92%), Japan Airlines (92%), Emirates( 84%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $142. While the most popular route (San Antonio - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $159 on average our data indicates $967 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from San Antonio to Illinois 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 6 airlines flying from San Antonio to Illinois

Discover the top 6 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 abril 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$111Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$112Average$209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$222Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$226Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$243Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$301Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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