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$98+ Cheap flights from San Antonio (SAT) to Illinois

SAT — ORD
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheapest flights from San Antonio to Illinois

Sat 11/211:31 pm -
1 stop11h 22m
Tue 11/245:12 pm -
1 stop17h 59m
Deal found 11/2$316
Tue 12/2211:48 am -
1 stop18h 01m
Sun 1/37:35 am -
1 stop27h 18m
Deal found 11/2$317
Sat 11/78:20 pm -
1 stop28h 01m
Mon 11/95:15 pm -
1 stop28h 19m
Deal found 10/31$318
Tue 11/248:28 pm -
2 stops19h 24m
Tue 12/17:00 am -
1 stop10h 59m
Deal found 11/1$319
Sat 11/211:31 pm -
1 stop11h 22m
Thu 11/265:15 am -
1 stop10h 03m
Deal found 11/3$320
Thu 12/39:25 am -
2 stops28h 31m
Sun 12/67:00 am -
1 stop13h 02m
Deal found 10/31$321
Tue 12/1510:52 pm -
2 stops17h 41m
Sun 12/207:35 am -
1 stop27h 18m
Deal found 10/31$322
Sat 12/267:15 pm -
1 stop10h 34m
Sun 1/37:35 am -
1 stop27h 18m
Deal found 10/31$324
Wed 12/308:30 pm -
1 stop27h 56m
Mon 1/45:01 am -
1 stop7h 31m
Deal found 11/4$329
Wed 11/118:20 pm -
1 stop28h 01m
Sat 11/146:30 am -
1 stop12h 55m
Deal found 11/2$332
Wed 12/28:03 pm -
2 stops35h 12m
Sun 12/65:24 pm -
1 stop18h 16m
Deal found 11/3$333
Wed 11/2512:06 pm -
1 stop7h 41m
Sun 11/298:42 pm -
1 stop14h 29m
Deal found 11/4$338

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$316
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$98
(Super.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$411

Good round-trip deal

$362 or less

Good one-way deal

$235 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. 3% potential increase in price ($16 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Antonio to Illinois.
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San AntonioChicago

SAT San Antonio - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

SATORD

San Antonio

Thu 12/3

9:25 am-1:56 pm

2 stops28h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

San AntonioChicago

SAT San Antonio - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

SATORD

San Antonio

Tue 2/23

8:22 pm-12:26 am

1 stop28h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$170

San AntonioChicago

SAT San Antonio - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

SATORD

San Antonio

Mon 12/21

5:39 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$190
Quickest round-trip

San AntonioChicago

SAT San Antonio - MDW Chicago Midway

SATMDW

San Antonio

Fri 12/4

2:40 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$190

San AntonioChicago

SAT San Antonio - MDW Chicago Midway

SATMDW

San Antonio

Tue 12/1

2:40 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$190

San AntonioChicago

SAT San Antonio - MDW Chicago Midway

SATMDW

San Antonio

Fri 12/4

5:25 am-1:01 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$200

San AntonioChicago

SAT San Antonio - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

SATORD

San Antonio

Thu 11/26

9:35 am-4:29 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$200

San AntonioChicago

SAT San Antonio - MDW Chicago Midway

SATMDW

San Antonio

Mon 12/21

8:45 pm-1:00 am

1 stop4h 15m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$200

San AntonioChicago

SAT San Antonio - MDW Chicago Midway

SATMDW

San Antonio

Thu 11/26

1:30 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$200

San AntonioChicago

SAT San Antonio - MDW Chicago Midway

SATMDW

San Antonio

Wed 12/30

5:40 pm-12:20 am

1 stop6h 40m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$200

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Illinois (average of $356). Flying from San Antonio to Illinois in October is currently the most expensive (average of $444). 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?

It’s optimal to fly from San Antonio to Illinois in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from San Antonio to Illinois

The most flights from SAT to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Antonio to Illinois?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
San Antonio to Illinois flights typically cost between $362 and $515 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $316 on Frontier (Nov 21-Nov 24).

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Antonio to Illinois?

Booking 51 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Antonio to Illinois. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Antonio to Illinois, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Reza,Jun 2026

TPA - MDW

The seats were super cramped and couldn’t move without hitting other passengers

Related info for your journey

  • 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 10m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $349. San Antonio and Illinois are separated by a distance of 913 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $111 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $138 and $138, 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: SkyWest Airlines (100%), Porter Airlines (88%), Republic Airways( 85%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $168. While the most popular route (San Antonio - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $249 on average, our data indicates $717 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Illinois (average of $356). Flying from San Antonio to Illinois in October is currently the most expensive (average of $444). 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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Alternative routes for San Antonio to Illinois

Top 5 airlines flying from San Antonio to Illinois

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$131Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$237Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$277Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$306Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$315Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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