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$251+ Cheap flights from Santa Fe (SAF) to Illinois

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SAF — ORD
Dec 6 — Dec 131
Sat 12/6
Sat 12/13
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Round-trip from

$254
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$251
(United Airlines)

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$244 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Fe to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 6, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Thu 11/201:26 pmSAF - STL
1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/249:00 amSTL - SAF
1 stop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/5$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
Thu 12/43:25 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/1111:00 amORD - SAF
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/6$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/233:27 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/311:12 amORD - SAF
Nonstop3h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
Thu 11/136:00 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/1810:40 amORD - SAF
1 stop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/6$394
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
Wed 11/126:00 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/1710:40 amORD - SAF
1 stop7h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/6$404
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/223:25 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/264:45 pmORD - SAF
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$408
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/195:16 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/238:30 amORD - SAF
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4$429
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/241:30 pmSAF - ORD
Nonstop2h 58mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/2911:12 amORD - SAF
Nonstop3h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$430
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:15 amSAF - ORD
1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/2911:12 amORD - SAF
Nonstop3h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$440
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Fri 11/71:26 pmSAF - PIA
2 stops7h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/106:45 amPIA - SAF
2 stops11h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/5$499
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Thu 11/204:56 pmSAF - STL
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/247:00 amSTL - SAF
2 stops8h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/5$532
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
Fri 11/76:15 amSAF - BMI
1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/106:10 amBMI - SAF
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/6$616

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Fe 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 November 6, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Fe to Illinois that are best for you.

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Santa Fe

Fly to

Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Fri 4/10

6:01 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop4h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/12

5:15 am-9:32 am

1 stop5h 17m

$254

Santa FeSt. Louis

SAF - STL

SAFSTL

Santa Fe

Thu 11/20

1:26 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 11/24

9:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$274

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Thu 12/4

3:25 pm-12:31 am

1 stop8h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/11

11:00 am-5:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$324

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Tue 12/23

3:27 pm-12:16 am

1 stop7h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/3

11:12 am-1:38 pm

Nonstop3h 26m

$339

Santa FeSt. Louis

SAF - STL

SAFSTL

Santa Fe

Sat 2/28

1:23 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/3

8:41 am-2:45 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$359

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Sat 11/22

3:25 pm-12:12 am

1 stop7h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/26

4:45 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$408

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Wed 11/19

5:16 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/23

8:30 am-2:52 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$429

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Wed 12/24

1:30 pm-5:28 pm

Nonstop2h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/29

11:12 am-1:38 pm

Nonstop3h 26m

$430

Santa FePeoria

SAF - PIA

SAFPIA

Santa Fe

Sat 2/21

1:23 pm-12:43 pm

2 stops22h 20m

Greater Peoria

Tue 2/24

1:25 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$489

Santa FeChampaign

SAF - CMI

SAFCMI

Santa Fe

Sat 4/4

12:58 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 4/7

3:50 pm-8:01 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$579

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Fe to Illinois

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Fe to Illinois?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Fe to Illinois (average of $175). Flying from Santa Fe to Illinois in February is currently the most expensive (average of $303). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Fe to Illinois?

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 November 6, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Santa Fe to Illinois. 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,007 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,007 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,007 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,040 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,007 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe to Illinois?

    Located just 9.8 mi from the city center, Santa Fe (SAF) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Illinois from Santa Fe.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Fe to Illinois?

    United Airlines and American Airlines can get you from Santa Fe to Illinois in just under 4h 56m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 10m. There are 1070 mi between Santa Fe and Illinois. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Santa Fe to Illinois?

    The most popular route from Santa Fe to Illinois is Santa Fe - Chicago O'Hare Intl. You may also consider Santa Fe - Greater Peoria or Santa Fe - Lambert-St Louis.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Fe to Illinois?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $234. While the most popular route (Santa Fe - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $254 on average, our data indicates $474 when flying from Santa Fe to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Fe to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Fe to Illinois?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Fe to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe to Illinois?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Fe to Illinois (average of $175). Flying from Santa Fe to Illinois in February is currently the most expensive (average of $303). 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 2 airlines flying from Santa Fe to Illinois

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Fe 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 November 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$234Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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