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$270+ Cheap flights from Santa Fe (SAF) to Illinois

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAF — ORD
mar. 6 — mar. 131
vie. 3/6
vie. 3/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Fe to Illinois

Cheapest flights from Santa Fe to Illinois
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 febrero 4, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
jue. 3/53:35 pm
SAF
-
ORD
1 stop8h 16m
American Airlines
jue. 3/1211:45 am
ORD
-
SAF
Nonstop3h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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. 2/204:15 pm
SAF
-
ORD
1 stop6h 21m
American Airlines
lun. 2/235:00 am
ORD
-
SAF
1 stop5h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/236:00 pm
SAF
-
ORD
1 stop5h 44m
United Airlines
mar. 6/25:00 am
ORD
-
SAF
1 stop5h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4$348
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
mié. 3/252:36 pm
SAF
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 04m
American Airlines
lun. 3/3011:45 am
ORD
-
SAF
Nonstop3h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$350
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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. 3/172:33 pm
SAF
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 04m
American Airlines
mié. 3/256:00 am
ORD
-
SAF
1 stop8h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/236:00 pm
SAF
-
ORD
1 stop5h 44m
United Airlines
vie. 6/55:00 am
ORD
-
SAF
1 stop5h 41m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/4$388
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
mié. 2/113:23 pm
SAF
-
ORD
1 stop8h 00m
American Airlines
lun. 2/166:10 am
ORD
-
SAF
1 stop7h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 2/181:23 pm
SAF
-
STL
1 stop6h 03m
United Airlines
sáb. 2/217:41 am
STL
-
SAF
2 stops10h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$425
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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. 2/31:16 pm
SAF
-
PIA
1 stop6h 31m
United Airlines
sáb. 2/710:45 am
PIA
-
SAF
2 stops7h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/31$484
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
jue. 2/194:15 pm
SAF
-
PIA
1 stop5h 40m
American Airlines
lun. 2/235:00 am
PIA
-
SAF
2 stops14h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/4$542

Find flight deals from Santa Fe to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Santa Fe to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated febrero 4, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$305
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$270
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$564

Good round-trip deal

$335 or less

Good one-way deal

$224 or less
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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 febrero 4, 2026.
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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

jue. 3/5

3:35 pm-12:51 am

1 stop8h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 3/12

11:45 am-2:04 pm

Nonstop3h 19m

$305

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

vie. 2/20

4:15 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 2/23

5:00 am-9:39 am

1 stop5h 39m

$339

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

sáb. 5/23

6:00 pm-12:44 am

1 stop5h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 5/30

5:00 am-9:41 am

1 stop5h 41m

$348

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

sáb. 5/23

3:19 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 5/27

6:00 am-9:41 am

1 stop4h 41m

$348

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

sáb. 5/23

6:00 pm-12:44 am

1 stop5h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 6/3

6:00 am-9:41 am

1 stop4h 41m

$348

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

mié. 3/25

2:36 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 3/30

11:45 am-2:04 pm

Nonstop3h 19m

$350

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

mar. 3/17

2:33 pm-6:37 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 3/25

6:00 am-1:12 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$385

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

vie. 5/29

3:19 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 6/2

5:00 am-9:41 am

1 stop5h 41m

$388

Santa FeSt. Louis

SAF - STL

SAFSTL

Santa Fe

mié. 2/18

1:23 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Lambert-St Louis

sáb. 2/21

7:41 am-5:08 pm

2 stops10h 27m

$425

Santa FePeoria

SAF - PIA

SAFPIA

Santa Fe

jue. 2/19

4:15 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Greater Peoria

lun. 2/23

6:10 am-12:24 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$540

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Deals found on 2/4

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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, March 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 November is currently the most expensive (average of $333). 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.

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 febrero 4, 2026.
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
9,236 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

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
9,236 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

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
11,222 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

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

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  • 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?

    American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Santa Fe to Illinois in just under 5h 44m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 32m. 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 $214. While the most popular route (Santa Fe - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $348 on average, our data indicates $354 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, March 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 November is currently the most expensive (average of $333). 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 febrero 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$234Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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