Illinois

$104+ Cheap flights from San Antonio (SAT) to Illinois

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SAT — ORD
Jul 16 — Jul 231
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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 June 16, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Thu 8/139:32 pm
SAT
-
STL
1 stop20h 43m
Frontier
Sat 8/228:08 pm
STL
-
SAT
1 stop22h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16$254
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/147:39 pm
SAT
-
STL
1 stop23h 44m
Frontier
Tue 7/218:08 pm
STL
-
SAT
1 stop22h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 6/12$264
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/207:51 pm
SAT
-
STL
1 stop23h 32m
Frontier
Tue 8/256:58 pm
STL
-
SAT
1 stop25h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 6/11$268
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Mon 7/209:51 am
SAT
-
STL
1 stop14h 08m
Frontier
Wed 7/227:03 pm
STL
-
SAT
1 stop25h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 6/12$271
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/219:32 pm
SAT
-
STL
1 stop20h 33m
Frontier
Thu 7/234:09 pm
STL
-
SAT
1 stop16h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 6/11$273
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/44:22 pm
SAT
-
STL
1 stop7h 27m
Frontier
Mon 7/68:08 pm
STL
-
SAT
1 stop22h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 6/11$275
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/153:10 pm
SAT
-
STL
1 stop28h 05m
Frontier
Mon 10/198:10 pm
STL
-
SAT
1 stop15h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 6/11$277
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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.
Mon 7/279:51 am
SAT
-
STL
1 stop14h 08m
Frontier
Thu 7/307:10 pm
STL
-
SAT
1 stop25h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 6/13$278
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/157:39 pm
SAT
-
STL
1 stop23h 44m
Frontier
Wed 7/227:03 pm
STL
-
SAT
1 stop25h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 6/14$282
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/67:49 pm
SAT
-
STL
1 stop23h 34m
Frontier
Mon 8/108:08 pm
STL
-
SAT
1 stop22h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 6/15$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Sat 7/256:01 am
SAT
-
MLI
1 stop4h 38m
American Airlines
Sat 8/14:44 pm
MLI
-
SAT
1 stop7h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/15$293
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 8/185:27 pm
SAT
-
MLI
1 stop5h 47m
United Airlines
Tue 8/251:15 pm
MLI
-
SAT
2 stops8h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/16$298

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 June 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$254
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$104
(Super.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$405

Good round-trip deal

$356 or less

Good one-way deal

$250 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Antonio-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From San Antonio to Illinois
One-way flight from San Antonio to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($28 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 June 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 June 16, 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

Thu 8/20

7:51 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop23h 32m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 8/25

6:58 pm-8:11 pm

1 stop25h 13m

$268

San AntonioChicago

SAT - MDW

SATMDW

San Antonio

Wed 9/9

9:25 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Chicago Midway

Thu 9/10

8:35 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$305

San AntonioMoline

SAT - MLI

SATMLI

San Antonio

Sat 7/11

6:01 am-10:39 am

1 stop4h 38m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 7/18

11:28 am-6:02 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$306

San AntonioChicago

SAT - ORD

SATORD

San Antonio

Wed 8/5

6:40 am-9:38 am

Nonstop2h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/12

2:42 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$307

San AntonioChicago

SAT - MDW

SATMDW

San Antonio

Thu 8/6

11:29 am-6:33 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Chicago Midway

Wed 9/23

1:00 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$308

San AntonioBloomington

SAT - BMI

SATBMI

San Antonio

Sat 9/26

5:30 am-11:23 am

1 stop5h 53m

Bloomington-Normal

Mon 9/28

4:23 pm-12:16 am

1 stop7h 53m

$309

San AntonioChicago

SAT - MDW

SATMDW

San Antonio

Wed 8/5

10:50 am-4:55 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Chicago Midway

Wed 9/23

1:55 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$312

San AntonioChicago

SAT - MDW

SATMDW

San Antonio

Tue 9/1

6:30 am-1:10 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Chicago Midway

Tue 9/8

5:45 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop5h 01m

$317

San AntonioMoline

SAT - MLI

SATMLI

San Antonio

Fri 7/10

5:32 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Moline Quad-City

Thu 7/16

3:47 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$319

San AntonioMoline

SAT - MLI

SATMLI

San Antonio

Fri 8/28

2:43 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Moline Quad-City

Sun 8/30

6:00 am-11:10 am

1 stop5h 10m

$319

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Best time to book a flight from San Antonio to Illinois

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Illinois (average of $96). Flying from San Antonio to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $230). 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 June 16, 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.

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 June 16, 2026.

The most flights from SAT to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (36 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

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

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

Booking 69 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

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 June 16, 2026.
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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

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 2h 35m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $305. San Antonio and Illinois are separated by a distance of 1036 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 American Airlines and United Airlines, 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: Japan Airlines (87%), British Airways (86%), Royal Jordanian( 81%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $152. While the most popular route (San Antonio - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $261 on average, our data indicates $720 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 $96). Flying from San Antonio to Illinois in June is currently the most expensive (average of $230). 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 June 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$96Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$235Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$287Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$306Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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