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$254+ Cheap flights from Santa Fe (SAF) to Illinois

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SAF — ORD
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$254
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$333
From Santa Fe to Illinois
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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 July 3, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/175:59 pmSAF - STL
1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/215:15 amSTL - SAF
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/65:59 pmSAF - ORD
1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/105:00 amORD - SAF
1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 10/215:07 pmSAF - PIA
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/287:00 amPIA - SAF
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Fri 7/410:01 amSAF - STL
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/65:30 amSTL - SAF
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/237:15 amSAF - ORD
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/2611:54 amORD - SAF
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Wed 10/2210:45 amSAF - PIA
2 stops9h 42mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/288:43 amPIA - SAF
1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$425
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 10/217:15 amSAF - BMI
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/253:51 pmBMI - SAF
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$520
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 10/222:07 pmSAF - CMI
1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/283:49 pmCMI - SAF
1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$520

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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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Fe to Illinois that are best for you.

Fly from

Santa Fe

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa FeSt. Louis

SAF - STL

SAFSTL

Santa Fe

Thu 7/17

5:59 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 7/21

5:15 am-9:22 am

1 stop5h 07m

$254

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Wed 8/6

5:59 pm-12:30 am

1 stop5h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/10

5:00 am-9:22 am

1 stop5h 22m

$254

Santa FePeoria

SAF - PIA

SAFPIA

Santa Fe

Tue 10/21

5:07 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Greater Peoria

Tue 10/28

7:00 am-11:11 am

1 stop5h 11m

$324

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Sat 8/23

7:15 am-1:37 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/26

11:54 am-4:21 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$334

Santa FePeoria

SAF - PIA

SAFPIA

Santa Fe

Wed 10/22

10:45 am-9:27 pm

2 stops9h 42m

Greater Peoria

Tue 10/28

8:43 am-12:40 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$425

Santa FeBloomington

SAF - BMI

SAFBMI

Santa Fe

Tue 10/21

7:15 am-3:19 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 10/25

3:51 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$520

Santa FeChampaign

SAF - CMI

SAFCMI

Santa Fe

Wed 10/22

2:07 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Champaign University-Willard

Tue 10/28

3:49 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$520

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Sat 9/27

6:15 am-12:35 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$266

Santa FeChicago

SAF - ORD

SAFORD

Santa Fe

Sat 9/27

7:20 am-8:15 pm

2 stops11h 55m

$281

Santa FeSt. Louis

SAF - STL

SAFSTL

Santa Fe

Fri 7/18

4:48 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$317

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/1

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Fe to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Santa Fe 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.

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 July 3, 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
8,861 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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.

  • 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 - Lambert-St Louis or Santa Fe - Greater Peoria.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Fe to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Santa Fe 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 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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