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$100+ Cheap flights from Illinois to San Antonio (SAT)

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ORD — SAT
May 6 — May 131
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to San Antonio

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Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$199
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$100
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$367

Good round-trip deal

$317 or less

Good one-way deal

$173 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. 5% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Illinois to San Antonio.
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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 May 1, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/175:45 pmSTL - SAT
1 stop16h 07mFrontier
Mon 5/198:31 pmSAT - STL
1 stop27h 13mFrontier
Deal found 5/1$188
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/23:55 pmMLI - SAT
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/48:05 amSAT - MLI
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$199
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Fri 5/236:59 pmORD - SAT
1 stop18h 43mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/252:55 pmSAT - ORD
1 stop8h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$216
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2112:41 pmORD - SAT
1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/247:36 pmSAT - ORD
1 stop28h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$217
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 6/16:00 amORD - SAT
1 stop12h 50mFrontier
Fri 6/65:38 pmSAT - ORD
1 stop6h 21mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$218
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/299:12 pmMDW - SAT
1 stop12h 35mFrontier
Thu 6/53:56 pmSAT - MDW
1 stop23h 00mFrontier
Deal found 5/1$228
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 6/1011:29 amSTL - SAT
1 stop5h 39mDelta
Tue 6/248:10 amSAT - STL
1 stop6h 27mDelta
Deal found 4/30$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 5/295:15 pmMLI - SAT
1 stop5h 03mDelta
Sat 6/74:42 pmSAT - MLI
1 stop6h 15mDelta
Deal found 4/30$248
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/295:05 pmPIA - SAT
1 stop6h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/17:00 amSAT - PIA
1 stop4h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Thu 9/184:17 pmSTL - SAT
1 stop3h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/216:28 pmSAT - STL
1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 5/298:10 amSTL - SAT
2 stops7h 13mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/16:04 pmSAT - STL
1 stop4h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$276
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/106:40 pmSTL - SAT
Nonstop2h 05mSouthwest
Tue 6/244:45 pmSAT - STL
Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$287

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois to San Antonio 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to San Antonio that are best for you.

Fly from

Illinois

Fly to

San Antonio

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisSan Antonio

STL - SAT

STLSAT

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/17

5:45 pm-9:52 am

1 stop16h 07m

San Antonio

Mon 5/19

8:31 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop27h 13m

$188

MolineSan Antonio

MLI - SAT

MLISAT

Moline Quad-City

Wed 7/2

3:55 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop7h 08m

San Antonio

Fri 7/4

8:05 am-3:48 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$199

ChicagoSan Antonio

ORD - SAT

ORDSAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/23

6:59 pm-1:42 pm

1 stop18h 43m

San Antonio

Sun 5/25

2:55 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$216

ChicagoSan Antonio

ORD - SAT

ORDSAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/21

12:41 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop10h 10m

San Antonio

Sat 5/24

7:36 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop28h 16m

$217

ChicagoSan Antonio

ORD - SAT

ORDSAT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/1

6:00 am-6:50 pm

1 stop12h 50m

San Antonio

Fri 6/6

5:38 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$218

ChicagoSan Antonio

MDW - SAT

MDWSAT

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/29

9:12 pm-9:47 am

1 stop12h 35m

San Antonio

Thu 6/5

3:56 pm-2:56 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$228

St. LouisSan Antonio

STL - SAT

STLSAT

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 6/10

11:29 am-5:08 pm

1 stop5h 39m

San Antonio

Tue 6/24

8:10 am-2:37 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$229

MolineSan Antonio

MLI - SAT

MLISAT

Moline Quad-City

Thu 5/29

5:15 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop5h 03m

San Antonio

Sat 6/7

4:42 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$248

PeoriaSan Antonio

PIA - SAT

PIASAT

Greater Peoria

Thu 5/29

5:05 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 45m

San Antonio

Sun 6/1

7:00 am-11:04 am

1 stop4h 04m

$259

St. LouisSan Antonio

STL - SAT

STLSAT

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 9/18

4:17 pm-7:57 pm

1 stop3h 40m

San Antonio

Sun 9/21

6:28 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$274

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to San Antonio (average of $295). Flying from Illinois to San Antonio in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to San Antonio as you normally would.

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 May 1, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to SAT are scheduled on a Thursday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Rainfall in San Antonio by month

Plan your trip to San Antonio by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Antonio ranges from 1.6 - 3.7 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit San Antonio when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in San Antonio by month

Plan your trip to San Antonio by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Antonio, 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 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Antonio

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Antonio. 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 San Antonio. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Illinois to San Antonio. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

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

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

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 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.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $100. Users have also found prices from $106 and $111 on Frontier and Spirit 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: United Airlines (83%), ANA (81%), Air Canada( 81%).

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

    While on average a flight from Illinois to San Antonio is generally $490, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $108. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - San Antonio), you can expect to pay $153 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to San Antonio (average of $295). Flying from Illinois to San Antonio in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$125Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$221Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$234Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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