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$86+ Cheap flights from Illinois to San Antonio (SAT)

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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SAT
Apr 10 — Apr 171
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to San Antonio

Cheapest flights from Illinois to San Antonio
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to San Antonio. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 11, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/79:55 pm
STL
-
SAT
1 stop13h 45m
Frontier
Sun 5/103:14 pm
SAT
-
STL
1 stop27h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$160
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Wed 4/88:16 pm
STL
-
SAT
1 stop28h 03m
Frontier
Fri 4/106:45 am
SAT
-
STL
1 stop27h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$171
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Fri 4/108:16 pm
STL
-
SAT
1 stop28h 03m
Frontier
Fri 4/173:00 pm
SAT
-
STL
1 stop28h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9$191
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Fri 5/154:55 pm
STL
-
SAT
1 stop25h 04m
Frontier
Mon 5/1810:23 am
SAT
-
STL
1 stop12h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9$192
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/26:29 pm
STL
-
SAT
1 stop22h 36m
Frontier
Thu 4/96:45 am
SAT
-
STL
1 stop27h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6$194
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/510:12 pm
STL
-
SAT
1 stop12h 31m
Frontier
Sun 4/126:45 am
SAT
-
STL
1 stop27h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6$206
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Fri 4/108:16 pm
STL
-
SAT
1 stop28h 03m
Frontier
Sun 4/126:45 am
SAT
-
STL
1 stop27h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 3/10$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2611:21 am
STL
-
SAT
2 stops22h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/56:45 am
SAT
-
STL
1 stop27h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$215
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 4/45:12 am
STL
-
SAT
1 stop5h 46m
American Airlines
Sat 4/115:00 am
SAT
-
STL
1 stop3h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/7$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/294:51 pm
STL
-
SAT
1 stop19h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/56:45 am
SAT
-
STL
1 stop27h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$219
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/2512:35 pm
ORD
-
SAT
1 stop22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/810:22 am
SAT
-
ORD
1 stop9h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$280
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/21:27 pm
ORD
-
SAT
1 stop10h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/46:31 pm
SAT
-
ORD
2 stops15h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$281

Find flight deals from Illinois to San Antonio

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to San Antonio flight deals. Data was last updated March 11, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$160
(Expedia)

One-way from

$86
(Frontier)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$400

Good round-trip deal

$347 or less

Good one-way deal

$192 or less
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From Illinois to San Antonio
One-way flight from Illinois to San Antonio
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($9 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Illinois to San Antonio.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Illinois to San Antonio.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to San Antonio that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

St. LouisSan Antonio

STL - SAT

STLSAT

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 7/2

1:30 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop6h 47m

San Antonio

Sun 7/5

6:45 am-12:54 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$271

St. LouisSan Antonio

STL - SAT

STLSAT

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/7

6:00 am-12:42 pm

1 stop6h 42m

San Antonio

Fri 4/10

6:17 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$271

St. LouisSan Antonio

STL - SAT

STLSAT

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 6/18

9:23 am-4:03 pm

1 stop6h 40m

San Antonio

Mon 6/29

6:40 am-12:11 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$275

St. LouisSan Antonio

STL - SAT

STLSAT

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/31

5:21 pm-12:38 am

1 stop7h 17m

San Antonio

Fri 4/3

12:34 pm-5:53 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$279

St. LouisSan Antonio

STL - SAT

STLSAT

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 4/19

5:35 am-12:05 pm

1 stop6h 30m

San Antonio

Wed 4/22

9:40 am-2:50 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$287

BloomingtonSan Antonio

BMI - SAT

BMISAT

Bloomington-Normal

Sat 4/11

12:02 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop6h 49m

San Antonio

Sat 4/18

4:20 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$289

BloomingtonSan Antonio

BMI - SAT

BMISAT

Bloomington-Normal

Fri 4/10

4:04 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 26m

San Antonio

Sat 4/18

5:20 am-11:19 am

1 stop5h 59m

$289

BloomingtonSan Antonio

BMI - SAT

BMISAT

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 8/13

6:01 am-11:10 am

1 stop5h 09m

San Antonio

Sun 8/16

4:25 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$289

St. LouisSan Antonio

STL - SAT

STLSAT

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/8

6:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 50m

San Antonio

Thu 4/9

4:17 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$290

BloomingtonSan Antonio

BMI - SAT

BMISAT

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 5/12

9:41 am-7:40 pm

2 stops9h 59m

San Antonio

Sat 5/16

6:49 am-12:51 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$294

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to San Antonio

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to San Antonio

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to San Antonio?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to San Antonio (average of $59). Flying from Illinois to San Antonio in September is currently the most expensive (average of $154). 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 IL to SAT?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to San Antonio. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 11, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Illinois to San Antonio in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 8% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to San Antonio?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to San Antonio. Price data was last updated on February 21, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to San Antonio flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to San Antonio

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to San Antonio. 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 March 11, 2026.

The most flights from USIL to SAT are scheduled on a Monday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to San Antonio. 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 into for flights to San Antonio from Illinois?

    Most people fly into San Antonio (SAT) if they book a flight to San Antonio from Illinois. San Antonio is conveniently located just 7.6 mi from San Antonio’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to San Antonio?

    Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest can get you from Illinois to San Antonio in just under 6h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17m. The distance between Illinois and San Antonio is about 786 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to San Antonio one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $55. Users have also found prices from $76 and $99 on Southwest and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to San Antonio?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to San Antonio?

    Before booking your flight to San Antonio from Illinois, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Alaska Airlines (88%), Republic Airways (82%), SkyWest Airlines( 80%).

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

    While on average a flight from Illinois to San Antonio is generally $544, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $138. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Antonio), you can expect to pay $202 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to San Antonio that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to San Antonio?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to San Antonio?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to San Antonio 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 Illinois to San Antonio?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to San Antonio (average of $59). Flying from Illinois to San Antonio in September is currently the most expensive (average of $154). 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 Illinois to San Antonio

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$101Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$167Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$226Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$235Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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