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$85+ 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 mayo 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$206
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$85
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$378

Good round-trip deal

$337 or less

Good one-way deal

$223 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 ($13 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 May 2025
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This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/246:59 pmSAT - STL
1 stop14h 13mFrontier
lun. 6/307:29 pmSTL - SAT
1 stop22h 34mFrontier
Deal found 5/14$206
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/2610:42 amSAT - ORD
1 stop13h 38mFrontier
vie. 5/305:10 amORD - SAT
1 stop6h 32mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$219
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vie. 9/1212:09 pmSAT - ORD
1 stop10h 19mSpirit Airlines
lun. 9/158:00 amORD - SAT
1 stop15h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/14$220
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 7/168:48 pmSAT - ORD
1 stop10h 16mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 7/197:00 amORD - SAT
1 stop11h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$223
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vie. 6/65:38 pmSAT - MDW
1 stop5h 40mFrontier
lun. 6/96:30 amMDW - SAT
1 stop10h 13mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$224
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/176:30 amSAT - STL
1 stop6h 05mDelta
sáb. 6/216:00 amSTL - SAT
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Deal found 5/14$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/236:48 amSAT - STL
1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines
vie. 9/266:15 amSTL - SAT
1 stop4h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$234
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/222:10 pmSAT - MLI
1 stop8h 19mDelta
dom. 8/245:55 amMLI - SAT
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Deal found 5/15$259
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lun. 9/156:02 pmSAT - PIA
1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
dom. 9/216:27 pmPIA - SAT
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$259
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mar. 7/16:32 amSAT - ORD
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
mar. 7/14:40 pmORD - SAT
Nonstop2h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$272
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 7/36:31 pmSAT - STL
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
dom. 7/65:30 amSTL - SAT
1 stop3h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$274
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vie. 5/3010:42 amSAT - STL
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
jue. 6/196:36 pmSTL - SAT
1 stop26h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$289

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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 AntonioSt. Louis

SAT - STL

SATSTL

San Antonio

mar. 6/24

6:59 pm-9:12 am

1 stop14h 13m

Lambert-St Louis

lun. 6/30

7:29 pm-6:03 pm

1 stop22h 34m

$206

San AntonioChicago

SAT - ORD

SATORD

San Antonio

lun. 5/26

10:42 am-12:20 am

1 stop13h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 5/30

5:10 am-11:42 am

1 stop6h 32m

$219

San AntonioChicago

SAT - ORD

SATORD

San Antonio

vie. 6/13

12:32 pm-9:38 am

1 stop21h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 6/16

10:43 am-11:37 am

1 stop24h 54m

$222

San AntonioChicago

SAT - ORD

SATORD

San Antonio

mié. 7/16

8:48 pm-7:04 am

1 stop10h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 7/19

7:00 am-6:02 pm

1 stop11h 02m

$223

San AntonioChicago

SAT - MDW

SATMDW

San Antonio

jue. 8/28

8:26 pm-12:54 am

1 stop28h 28m

Chicago Midway

lun. 9/1

6:15 am-4:40 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$224

San AntonioSt. Louis

SAT - STL

SATSTL

San Antonio

mar. 6/17

6:30 am-12:35 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Lambert-St Louis

sáb. 6/21

6:00 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 15m

$229

San AntonioSt. Louis

SAT - STL

SATSTL

San Antonio

mar. 9/23

6:48 am-2:19 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Lambert-St Louis

vie. 9/26

6:15 am-10:37 am

1 stop4h 22m

$234

San AntonioPeoria

SAT - PIA

SATPIA

San Antonio

lun. 9/15

6:02 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Greater Peoria

dom. 9/21

6:27 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$259

San AntonioMoline

SAT - MLI

SATMLI

San Antonio

vie. 8/22

2:10 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Moline Quad-City

dom. 8/24

5:55 am-11:10 am

1 stop5h 15m

$259

San AntonioChicago

SAT - ORD

SATORD

San Antonio

mar. 7/1

6:32 am-1:45 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 7/1

4:40 pm-7:24 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

$272

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Deals found on 5/15

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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 mayo 15, 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 mayo 15, 2025.

The most flights from SAT to USIL are scheduled on a Sunday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 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 mayo 15, 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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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?

    $85 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 $92 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%), ANA (88%), Emirates( 85%).

  • 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 $178 on average our data indicates $913 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 mayo 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$111Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$114Average$189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$222Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$226Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$243Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$301Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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